Looking to step up from C2H4? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Independent avant-garde label founded in Los Angeles in 1994 and now based in Paris, known for draped monochrome tailoring and chunky sneakers.
Why it's similar. Both C2H4 and Rick Owens share an avant-garde approach to fashion that emphasizes experimental and unique designs.
DRKSHDW is Rick Owens' 2005 diffusion line, applying his dark, deconstructed aesthetic to denim, jersey and canvas streetwear below mainline prices.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize avant-garde styles with a focus on deconstructed and layered silhouettes. Rick Owens DRKSHDW incorporates technical materials and caters to a similar luxury market.
Paris label founded in 2017, known for its crescent-moon monogram jersey and upcycled, regenerated textiles.
Why it's similar. Both brands focus on futuristic, avant-garde designs and use technical/synthetic materials. They share a similar luxury segment and align closely on sustainable practices.
Comme des Garçons womenswear line by Tao Kurihara, built on single-theme collections of knitwear, lace and tulle in soft, volumetric silhouettes.
Why it's similar. Shares avant-garde styling and colorful palette. Both brands use luxury and technical fabrics and focus on deconstruction and layering.
Stockholm label by Ellen Hodakova Larsson turning found and deadstock materials into sculptural upcycled tailoring; winner of the 2024 LVMH Prize.
Why it's similar. Both share an avant-garde style with deconstructed silhouettes, colorful palettes, and high luxury positioning. They both utilize mixed materials, although from different origins.
German-French conceptual label by Desirée Heiss and Ines Kaag, releasing numbered products spanning clothing, jewellery, furniture and everyday objects.
Why it's similar. A conceptual German-French label releasing numbered products instead of seasons, echoing C2H4's chapter-based, non-seasonal approach — but far more experimental, spanning furniture and objects as well as clothing.
Tokyo label founded in 2008 by Yoon Ahn and Verbal, known for bold silver jewelry and unisex streetwear-informed ready-to-wear.
Why it's similar. Yoon Ahn and Verbal's Tokyo label shares C2H4's high tier and unisex, streetwear-informed ready-to-wear, with workwear-cut outerwear and graphic knits alongside its silver jewelry.
Hong Kong label by Tuff Leung producing dystopian sci-fi techwear: panelled, multi-pocket military garments across its PRMTVSM and PMU lines.
Why it's similar. The nearest match on this page: dystopian sci-fi menswear from Hong Kong built on geo-cut cargo pockets, panelled construction and layered techwear in the same muted grey and black palette.
Rick Owens, Rick Owens DRKSHDW, Marine Serre lead our ranking. Looking to step up from C2H4? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.