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Want the Ann Demeulemeester look for less? These 6 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Tokyo avant-garde label founded in 2001 by Tatsuro Horikawa, known for near-monochrome black, layered drape and asymmetric menswear.
Why it's similar. Near-black layered drape, seamed jackets, narrow trousers and boots worn as one dark silhouette.
What changes. Menswear only and more techno and urban, with no lace or ruffle romance.
Jun Takahashi's Tokyo label, founded 1990, mixing punk, horror and art references with deconstructed tailoring in Paris-shown menswear and womenswear.
Why it's similar. Dark tailoring, leather jackets and knitwear with the punk and rock edge of the current seasons.
What changes. Graphic, art and horror references and patchwork, with less drape.
Sydney avant-garde label by Lyna Ty and Melvin Tanaya, known for fabric-led oversized tailoring and its ongoing adidas Originals collaboration.
Why it's similar. Fabric-led oversized tailoring with a soft, layered drape.
What changes. The current range is colour and sport-led rather than dark.
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Paris label making genderless, body-conscious minimalism defined by leather lace-ups, eyelets, sheer mesh and crystal-logo tanks.
Why it's similar. Lace-up and sheer shirting with a dark, sensual edge.
What changes. Body-con sheer and lace-up pieces rather than drape and long black tailoring.
New Zealand fashion house founded in Auckland in 1979, known for dark, structured tailoring and locally made, trend-resistant garments.
Why it's similar. Dark, structured tailoring, coats and shirts cover the lean black jacket-and-coat core with a punk-goth leaning undertone.
What changes. Locally made, trend-resistant pieces with less ruffle, lace or asymmetric drape.
Menswear and footwear line of Tokyo label Toga, known for hardware-heavy Western boots with Japanese avant-garde proportions.
Why it's similar. Western boots loaded with hardware, cut in Japanese avant-garde proportions, match the buckled and strapped leather boot side of the house.
What changes. Western-boot focus rather than engineer, riding and biker ankle shapes.
Julius, UNDERCOVER, Song for the Mute lead our ranking. Want the Ann Demeulemeester look for less? These 6 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.