31 Brands like Folk

Ranked by brand similarity

We compared 31 brands similar to Folk on fit, price and aesthetic — 2 cheaper and 2 more premium, led by Oliver Spencer and YMC.

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A woman wearing a navy textured wool Folk peacoat with matching wide-leg trousers

If you're searching for brands like Folk Clothing, you're in for a treat as they embody a similar ethos of quality, contemporary design, and understated style. Notably, A.P.C., Our Legacy, and Sunspel stand out for their dedication to premium materials and timeless aesthetics, making them excellent alternatives. Each of these brands embraces a modern yet classic approach, appealing to those who appreciate craftsmanship and elegant simplicity in their wardrobe choices.

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A man wearing a brown checkered Oliver Spencer trench coat, a white turtleneck, green pants and black boots
#1

Oliver Spencer

$$$London, United Kingdom · est. 2002Made in UK

London menswear label from tailor Oliver Spencer, making relaxed suiting, workwear jackets and knitwear from British and Italian fabrics.

Why it's similar. Like Folk, Oliver Spencer is a London menswear label built on relaxed British tailoring, workwear jackets, knitwear and wide-leg trousers at comparable mid-high prices.

A man wearing a YMC all over print button up and blue jeans
#2

YMC

$$$London, United Kingdom · est. 1995Made in Asia

London label founded in 1995, making understated unisex clothing drawn from workwear, military uniforms and British music subculture.

Why it's similar. Independent London label since 1995, known for off-kilter printed shirting, relaxed trousers and workwear-rooted menswear and womenswear.

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A man wearing A Kind of Guise green wool sweatshirt and a green corduroy pants with black shoes
#4

A Kind of Guise

Soft blazers$$$Munich, Germany · est. 2009

Munich menswear label founded in 2009, known for relaxed tailoring, overshirts and fine knitwear built around travel-inspired seasonal collections.

Why it's similar. Continental take on unstructured blazers and fine knits

What changes. More travel/resort-leaning fabrics and higher price

On saleUp to 50% off at END.See sales →
A man wearing a Studio Nicholson grey cardigan with a sweater wrapped around his neck
#5

Studio Nicholson

Modular wardrobe$$$ · Similar priceLondon, United Kingdom · est. 2010Made in Italy, Portugal +2 more

London label founded in 2010 by Nick Wakeman, making minimal, modular menswear and womenswear focused on volume, neutral tones and Japanese fabrics.

Why it's similar. Nick Wakeman's modular wardrobe of wide-leg trousers and boxy knitwear, cut from Japanese fabrics in muted neutrals, works the same quiet London register Folk does.

On saleUp to 70% off at Namu Shop, SSENSE and 2 more.See sales →
A man wearing a brown A.P.C. outfit which includes shorts, a short-sleeve button up under a long-sleeve button up and a bag
#6

A.P.C.

Raw denim$$$ · Similar priceParis, France · est. 1987Made in Portugal

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. Jean Touitou has sold pared-back staples and raw Petit Standard denim from Paris since 1987, sharing Folk's preference for longevity over seasonal turnover.

On saleUp to 70% off at SSENSE, END. and 2 more.See sales →
A man wearing a 3.1 Phillip Lim blue Long-Sleeve Jumpsuit
#7

3.1 Phillip Lim

Elevated separates$$$$ · More premiumNew York City, United States · est. 2005Made in China

New York label founded in 2005 by Phillip Lim and Wen Zhou, known for pared-back modern tailoring, easy separates and structured leather bags.

Why it's similar. Phillip Lim and Wen Zhou's 2005 New York label brings pared-back tailoring and easy separates a step above Folk's price, plus structured leather bags.

A man in a brown fluffy Our Legacy cardigan with a matching brown turtleneck and black pants holding a black bag
#8

Our Legacy

Fabric experiments$$$ · Similar priceStockholm, Sweden · est. 2005Made in Portugal

Founder-led 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. Stockholm's Our Legacy develops its own fabrics and reworks wardrobe staples, and its upcycled Work Shop line pushes further into the material experiments Folk keeps subtle.

On saleUp to 70% off at SSENSE, Lost & Found and 2 more.See sales →
A woman wearing an oversized Scarlet and Sam denim jacket with grey side-stripe track pants and lime ballet flats
#9

Scarlet and Sam

Crochet knitwear$$ · CheaperMelbourne, Australia · est. 2021Made in Asia

Melbourne label founded in 2021 by Scarlet Robertson, known for viral crochet knit tops and vintage-informed capsule pieces released outside seasonal cycles.

Why it's similar. Scarlet Robertson's Melbourne label works in capsule drops rather than seasons, and its crochet knits share Folk's texture-first instinct at a lower price.

A man wearing a black Sunspel t-shirt with jeans
#10

Sunspel

Cotton basics$$ · CheaperLong Eaton, United Kingdom · est. 1860Made in Portugal, England

British maker of plain, high-quality cotton and merino basics — T-shirts, polos and underwear — with its T-shirts still sewn at its own Long Eaton factory.

Why it's similar. Sewn in a former lace mill at Long Eaton since 1937, Sunspel's Q82 and Classic tees are the plain-basics foundation Folk layers its texture over.

On saleUp to 48% off at Brooklyn Tailors, Blue Paradise Limited and 1 more.See sales →
A man wearing Axel Arigato green and white shoes and white branded socks
#11

Axel Arigato

Minimal sneakers$$$ · Similar priceGothenburg, Sweden · est. 2014Made in Portugal, Asia

Swedish contemporary label known for minimal leather sneakers like the Clean 90, plus pared-back ready-to-wear sold largely direct-to-consumer.

Why it's similar. Albin Johansson and Max Svardh built a Gothenburg direct-to-consumer label on the Clean 90 leather sneaker, adding pared-back knitwear in the same restrained palette.

A man wearing a navy blue turtleneck sweatshirt with the sleeves rolled up
#12

Margaret Howell

British cloth$$$$ · More premiumLondon, United Kingdom · est. 1970Made in UK

British designer label making relaxed shirting, tailoring and knitwear in traditional UK fabrics, run from London since 1970 and majority-owned since 1990 by Japan's Anglobal, part of TSI Holdings.

Why it's similar. Working from London since 1970, Margaret Howell makes unstructured shirting, corduroy and tweed in traditional UK cloth, Folk's understatement carried to its most expensive conclusion.

On saleUp to 70% off at Lost & Found, Rooney and 1 more.See sales →
A woman wearing a Musier Paris trench coat in brown with blue jeans underneath
#13

Musier Paris

French womenswear$$$ · Similar priceParis, France · est. 2018

Paris womenswear label founded in 2018 by influencer Anne-Laure Mais, offering vintage-inspired, detail-focused everyday dresses, knitwear and tailoring.

Why it's similar. Anne-Laure Mais launched Musier in 2018, making vintage-informed dresses, knitwear and tailoring in France with the same detail-led, quiet approach on the womenswear side.

A woman wearing House of Dagmar black paneled maxi dress
#14

House of Dagmar

Knitwear focus$$$ · Similar priceStockholm, Sweden · est. 2005Made in Europe

Stockholm womenswear label founded in 2005 by three sisters, built around knitwear, soft tailoring and responsibly sourced materials.

Why it's similar. Three sisters named this Stockholm label after their tailor grandmother in 2005, anchoring every collection in knitwear and soft suiting from responsibly sourced materials.

A man wearing JohnnyLove blue short sleeved shirt
#15

JohnnyLove

$$$Trondheim, Norway · est. 2006

Norwegian smart-casual label from Trondheim, founded in 2006, known for minimalist shirting, knitwear and cold-weather outerwear.

A man wearing FRAME jacquard relaxed tee in off white
#18

FRAME

$$$Los Angeles, United States · est. 2012Made in USA, Europe

Los Angeles label founded in 2012, known for premium denim and pared-back ready-to-wear blending California ease with European tailoring.

A man wearing yellow hoodie
#19

Avenue & Son

$$Shanghai, China · est. 2014Made in Asia

Shanghai skate brand founded in 2014 by pro skaters, making 1990s-inflected streetwear, decks and hardware, with a Taikoo Li Qiantan flagship.

Provision of Grace cursive logo on a whitebackground
#26

Provision of Grace

$$New York City, United States · est. 2017

Independent faith-based streetwear label selling scripture-led graphic tees, hoodies and sweatshirts direct-to-consumer online.

A man wearing a puffy blue Kestin jacket with a black beanie
#31

Kestin

$$$Edinburgh, United Kingdom · est. 2014Made in Portugal

Edinburgh menswear label founded in 2014 by Kestin Hare, reworking workwear, military and outdoor staples in durable, function-led fabrics.

Why it's similar. Like Folk, Kestin builds a considered British menswear wardrobe of overshirts, field jackets and trousers, though its Edinburgh cuts lean harder on workwear, military and outdoor sources.

On saleUp to 60% off at END.See sales →
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Compare all 31 at a glance
#BrandBest forPrice
1Oliver SpencerSimilar
2YMCSimilar
3Universal WorksSimilar
4A Kind of GuiseSoft blazersSimilar
5Studio NicholsonModular wardrobeSimilar
6A.P.C.Raw denimSimilar
73.1 Phillip LimElevated separatesMore premium
8Our LegacyFabric experimentsSimilar
9Scarlet and SamCrochet knitwearCheaper
10SunspelCotton basicsCheaper
11Axel ArigatoMinimal sneakersSimilar
12Margaret HowellBritish clothMore premium
13Musier ParisFrench womenswearSimilar
14House of DagmarKnitwear focusSimilar
15JohnnyLoveSimilar
16Engineered GarmentsSimilar
17Maison KitsunéSimilar
18FRAMESimilar
19Avenue & SonSimilar
20Acne StudiosSimilar
21NN07Similar
22Marine LayerSimilar
23Officine GeneraleSimilar
24French ConnectionSimilar
25Beams PlusSimilar
26Provision of GraceSimilar
27OuterknownSimilar
28Carhartt WIPSimilar
29Gitman VintageSimilar
30Saturdays NYCSimilar
31KestinSimilar
Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What brand is most similar to Folk Clothing?

Studio Nicholson is highly similar to Folk Clothing due to its use of premium materials and focus on contemporary style.

Cheaper alternatives to Folk Clothing

Consider brands like Musier Paris, JohnnyLove, and FRAME, which offer contemporary styles at mid-range price tiers.

Is Studio Nicholson better than Folk Clothing?

Studio Nicholson excels in luxury womenswear, emphasizing premium materials, while Folk offers a broader range with a focus on timeless appeal.

What is Folk Clothing known for?

Folk Clothing is renowned for its minimalist aesthetic, attention to detail, and use of high-quality materials, providing timeless pieces.

Brands like Folk Clothing but more affordable

Musier Paris, JohnnyLove, and FRAME represent affordable options in the mid-range tier while maintaining a contemporary style.

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