#3
Blue Blue Japan
Tokyo label from Seilin & Co., making Japanese-made clothing dyed with natural plant indigo using shibori, katazome and boro techniques.
What changes. Japanese craft vocabulary, less patchwork or crochet
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Want the Story mfg. look for less? These 6 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
#5
NEEDLES
Needles is Keizo Shimizu's Nepenthes in-house label, reworking Americana and 1970s leisurewear, best known for its butterfly-logo velour track pants.
Why it's similar. Both brands are known for their eclectic styles and use of vibrant colors and premium natural materials.
#7
A Kind of Guise
Munich menswear label founded in 2009, known for relaxed tailoring, overshirts and fine knitwear built around travel-inspired seasonal collections.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize contemporary designs and high-quality, sustainable materials.
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#9
Ted Baker
British contemporary label known for bold prints, slim tailoring and occasionwear, owned by Authentic Brands Group since 2022.
Why it's similar. Ted Baker shares a colorful palette and playful style with Story Mfg. The brand's focus on prints and patterns aligns with Story Mfg.'s attention to detail.
#11
Oliver Spencer
London menswear label from tailor Oliver Spencer, making relaxed suiting, workwear jackets and knitwear from British and Italian fabrics.
Why it's similar. Self-taught tailor Oliver Spencer cuts workwear-inspired jackets and unstructured suiting from British and Italian cloth, sharing the craft framing but none of the plant dyeing.
#18
Nigel Cabourn
British heritage menswear label reworking military, workwear and mountaineering archive pieces from a Newcastle studio; founder Nigel Cabourn died in June 2026.
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Blue Blue Japan, NEEDLES, A Kind of Guise lead our ranking. Want the Story mfg. look for less? These 6 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
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