Looking to step up from Ann Demeulemeester? 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 brands share a strong avant-garde aesthetic and a commitment to dark, edgy 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. Shares avant-garde and edgy style with dark palette and dramatic, deconstructed silhouettes. Focus on luxury and premium materials aligns closely.
Why it's similar. The avant-garde aesthetic with focus on deconstructed and dark silhouettes. Both brands emphasize the use of luxury fabrics and leather-heavy materials.
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. Similar avant-garde style and dark palette with deconstructed silhouettes. Focus on luxury materials and craftsmanship is a common point.
Los Angeles and Paris label by Henri Alexander Levy making punk-inflected luxury clothing in deliberately tiny production runs.
British label founded in 1971, known for punk roots, corsetry, tartan and Orb jewellery, now designed by Andreas Kronthaler.
Tokyo label under the Comme des Garcons umbrella, known for technical fabrics, patchwork, deconstructed tailoring and heavy workwear collaborations.
Dormant Paris label of Colombian-born designer Haider Ackermann, known for fluid draping and lean tailoring; he is now Tom Ford's creative director.
Rick Owens, Rick Owens DRKSHDW, Guidi lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Ann Demeulemeester? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.