Looking to step up from mfpen? These 10 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Paris label founded in 1987 by Jean Touitou, known for raw selvedge denim, Demi-Lune bags and understated, long-lasting wardrobe basics.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize contemporary styles with a focus on minimalist, high-quality garments.
Tokyo menswear label by Masaharu Urushiyama, known for relaxed oversized tailoring, muted palettes and pattern-making-led drapey silhouettes.
Why it's similar. Shares contemporary style, relaxed and tailored silhouettes, neutral palette, and focus on premium natural and sustainable materials.
Independent Stockholm ready-to-wear label known for custom-developed fabrics, reworked wardrobe staples and its upcycled Our Legacy Work Shop line.
Why it's similar. Both emphasize a contemporary style with relaxed silhouettes and a neutral color palette.
Unisex Japanese label founded in 2012 by Koji Akasaki, building calculated oversized silhouettes from relaxed shirting, outerwear and soft tailoring.
Why it's similar. Aligns with minimalist and contemporary style, using premium natural fibers and luxury fabrics with a neutral palette.
Houston-based online retailer curating minimalist clothing and lifestyle goods from independent Japanese, Korean and other international designers.
Stockholm fashion house founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson, known for oversized tailoring, mohair knitwear, denim and the Musubi bag.
Copenhagen label founded in 2008, known for vintage-style eyewear plus workwear- and sportswear-rooted menswear and womenswear with a subcultural Scandinavian edge.
British maker of plain, high-quality cotton and merino basics — T-shirts, polos and underwear — still sewn at its own Long Eaton factory.
Franco-Japanese Paris label pairing fox-logo wardrobe staples with the Kitsuné Musique record label and Café Kitsuné coffee shops.
London label founded in 2019 by Bukki Ojo, making heavyweight hoodies, sweatpants and tees in muted, minimal colourways.
A.P.C., URU, Our Legacy lead our ranking. Looking to step up from mfpen? These 10 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.