More premium alternatives to Levi’s

6 ranked picks

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A man wearing a denim Levis jacket, white t-shirt and black pants

Looking to step up from Levi’s? These 6 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

A man wearing a floral Abercrombie & Fitch white shirt and light grey shorts with brown shoes
#6

Abercrombie & Fitch

Preppy / Classic$$ · More premiumNew York City, United States · est. 1892Made in Vietnam, China +5 more

American retailer founded in 1892, selling casual contemporary apparel — denim, trousers and YPB activewear — and parent of Hollister and Gilly Hicks.

Why it's similar. Abercrombie shares a classic and youthful aesthetic similar to Levi's iconic styles.

A man wearing a Fred Perry outfit featuring a turtle neck, navy blue jacket and white pants
#8

Fred Perry

Heritage$$ · More premiumLondon, United Kingdom · est. 1952Made in Japan, China +5 more

British heritage label founded in 1952, known for laurel-wreath tennis polos and long-running ties to UK mod and casual subcultures.

Why it's similar. Both brands have heritage style, timeless appeal, and neutral palettes.

A man wearing a Cole Haan grandprø crew wingtip sneakers
#11

Cole Haan

Footwear$$ · More premiumChicago, United States · est. 1928Made in China, Vietnam +1 more

American footwear label known for dress shoes and lightweight ØriginalGrand and ZeroGrand hybrid dress-sneakers, owned by private equity firm Apax Partners.

On saleUp to 70% off at Patrick James.See sales →

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A man wearing G-Star RAW denim outfit with jacket and pants
#14

G-Star RAW

$$ · More premiumAmsterdam, Netherlands · est. 1989Made in China, Bangladesh +2 more

Dutch denim label founded in Amsterdam in 1989, known for raw untreated denim and 3D military-influenced construction; owned by WHP Global since 2023.

A man wearing a white Diesel t-shirt and jeans
#15

Diesel

$$$ · More premiumMolvena, Italy · est. 1978Made in Asia

Italian denim house founded by Renzo Rosso in 1978, now part of OTB Group; Glenn Martens left as creative director after his September 2026 show.

On saleUp to 74% off at SSENSE and Blue Paradise Limited.See sales →
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Abercrombie & Fitch, Fred Perry, Cole Haan lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Levi’s? These 6 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

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