Looking to step up from WTAPS? These 12 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Hiroshi Fujiwara's Tokyo design imprint, working through minimal, lightning-bolt-marked collaborations with Nike, Converse, Levi's, Moncler and others.
Why it's similar. Both WTAPS and Fragment Design are Japanese streetwear brands known for minimalist, clean designs and premium materials.
Nigo's Tokyo label reworking vintage workwear and sportswear with mascot graphics, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since November 2025.
Why it's similar. Both brands originate from Tokyo and emphasize high-quality materials and tailored silhouettes.
New York label from pro skateboarder Alex Olson, pairing skate-rooted basics with 1970s disco and queer nightlife references.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize minimalist designs, high-quality materials, and neutral palettes within the premium streetwear segment.
Tokyo label founded in 1994 by Shinsuke Takizawa, building biker, punk and military references into heavily branded Japanese-made streetwear.
Why it's similar. Both brands maintain a streetwear aesthetic with relaxed fits and high-quality construction.
Japanese streetwear label founded by Nigo in 1993, known for Ape Head logos, 1ST CAMO, Shark hoodies, Baby Milo and BAPESTA sneakers.
New York skate and streetwear brand known for weekly box-logo drops and collaborations, owned by EssilorLuxottica since October 2024.
Italian sportswear brand known for garment dyeing, military-derived outerwear and the lens-hooded Goggle Jacket.
Tokyo label founded by Yosuke Aizawa in 2006, combining technical outdoor construction with Japanese fabrics and fashion-led design.
Japanese denim and workwear label from Kojima, Okayama, known for boro patchwork, sashiko stitching and indigo-dyed remake pieces.
Porter is Yoshida & Co.'s flagship Japanese label, making nylon and canvas bags, backpacks and wallets domestically since 1962.
Fragment Design, Human Made, Undercover lead our ranking. Looking to step up from WTAPS? These 12 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.