Looking to step up from Athleta? These 14 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Seattle-based activewear brand making size-inclusive leggings, bras and basics from recycled bottles, fishing nets and fabric waste.
Why it's similar. Ellie and Quang Dinh launched Girlfriend Collective in 2016 with leggings knitted from recycled bottles and fishing nets, sized XXS to 6XL, taking Athleta's sustainability pitch further.
Vancouver-founded technical athleticwear label known for Align leggings, Scuba hoodies and ABC pants in proprietary performance fabrics.
Why it's similar. Chip Wilson's Vancouver company built the Align legging on Nulu, and its proprietary fabric library is the technical yardstick Athleta's own leggings get measured against.
Los Angeles activewear label owned by Levi Strauss & Co., known for buttery-soft knit leggings and athleisure basics in sizes XXS–4X.
Why it's similar. Overlapping commitment to sustainability, similar materials and style, including yoga focus.
Why it's similar. Joah Brown works in the relaxed Los Angeles loungewear register, offering soft everyday knits rather than the compressive performance fabrics Athleta builds its range around.
American activewear label from Encinitas, California, making surf- and yoga-inspired technical knits sold direct-to-consumer and through its own growing store network.
Why it's similar. Vuori shares Athleta's commitment to quality and sustainable practices in its athleisure wear.
London- and LA-based womenswear brand blending technical activewear with contemporary knitwear, sweat sets and minimal everyday essentials.
Why it's similar. Similar mid-range segment, athleisure style, and material use.
Los Angeles athleisure label founded in 2007, still founder-owned under Color Image Apparel, known for its leggings, sports bras and celebrity following.
Why it's similar. Both brands deliver stylish athleisure options that cater to the yoga and wellness crowd.
Byron Bay label from sisters Laura May and Hannah Gibbs making technical, retro-striped knitwear for yoga, studio and street.
Why it's similar. Shared focus on sustainability and high-quality materials.
Vancouver-based athletic-wear brand making Canadian-made terry sweats, Pima jersey tees and minimal, logo-light training staples.
American performance sportswear label known for HeatGear compression layers, training and running gear, and the Curry Brand basketball line.
Founder-led Houston gym-wear label from YouTuber Christian Guzman, known for seamless Amplify leggings and fitted training basics at accessible prices.
German sportswear company making football, running and motorsport gear plus retro lifestyle sneakers such as the Suede, Palermo and Speedcat.
British-founded, Boston-based sportswear brand owned by Authentic Brands Group, known for Club C and Classic Leather sneakers, the Pump and Nano training shoes.
Australian performance sportswear brand known for graduated compression tights, socks and triathlon kit built for endurance training and recovery.
Girlfriend Collective, Lululemon, Beyond Yoga lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Athleta? These 14 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.