More premium alternatives to Ben Davis

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A man wearing a dark grey Ben Davis pocket t-shirt and brown pants

Looking to step up from Ben Davis? These 9 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

A woman wearing Sky High Farm Workwear blue mindblown print shirt
#5

Sky High Farm Workwear

Workwear$$$ · More premiumNew York City, United States · est. 2022Made in USA

New York label by artist Dan Colen and Daphne Seybold making artist-printed, deadstock-based workwear that funds the nonprofit Sky High Farm.

Why it's similar. Strong workwear style. Similar relaxed, boxy silhouette. Overlap in materials with cotton and jersey basics. Close in palette. Pricing and positioning align well with some differences.

A man wearing a Universal Works green cardigan with a green patterned button up underneath
#8

Universal Works

Workwear$$ · More premiumNottingham, United Kingdom · est. 2009Made in Portugal, India

Independent Nottingham menswear label reworking British and mid-century workwear into relaxed, well-made staples like its Bakers Jacket and Aston trousers.

Why it's similar. Workwear style with relaxed fits. Overlap in neutral palette and materials. Cultural positioning close, though at a higher price point.

On saleUp to 30% off at Blue Paradise Limited and STAG Provisions.See sales →
A man wearing a denim Levis jacket, white t-shirt and black pants
#12

Levi’s

$$ · More premiumSan Francisco, United States · est. 1853Made in China, Bangladesh +6 more

American denim company founded in 1853, known for the 501 jean and Trucker jacket and still headquartered in San Francisco.

What changes. Fashion denim breadth over trade-grade workwear

On saleUp to 70% off at REVOLVR Menswear.See sales →

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#18

Filson

$$$ · More premiumSeattle, United States · est. 1897Made in China

Seattle outfitter founded in 1897, known for Mackinaw wool cruisers, waxed Tin Cloth outerwear and Rugged Twill leather-trimmed luggage.

On saleUp to 70% off at DeeCee style, REVOLVR Menswear and 1 more.See sales →
A man doing a high intensity trek on ice with heavy duty Mammut apparel and hiking gear
#20

Mammut

$$$$ · More premiumDintikon, Switzerland · est. 1862Made in Vietnam

Swiss alpine outfitter founded in 1862 as a ropemaker, making climbing hardware, Barryvox avalanche transceivers and technical mountain apparel.

A man wearing a plaid Woolrich overcoat and brown pants
#23

Woolrich

$$$ · More premiumPlum Run, United States · est. 1830Made in USA, Asia

American outdoor heritage label founded in 1830, now owned by BasicNet in Europe and China's Baoxiniao elsewhere, known for its Arctic Parka, buffalo check wool shirts and blankets.

On saleUp to 50% off at DeeCee style.See sales →
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Sky High Farm Workwear, Universal Works, Levi’s lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Ben Davis? These 9 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

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