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Looking to step up from Cold Laundry? These 14 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
London menswear label from tailor Oliver Spencer, making relaxed suiting, workwear jackets and knitwear from British and Italian fabrics.
Why it's similar. Self-taught tailor Oliver Spencer has cut unstructured suiting and wide-leg trousers in British and Italian cloth from Lamb's Conduit Street since 2002, softer construction in the same calm London register.
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. A.P.C. shares Cold Laundry's focus on minimalism and premium materials for a timeless look.
Antwerp-based label from German-born designer Stephan Schneider, made in Belgium since 1994 using his own textiles, loose tailoring and knitwear.
Why it's similar. Stephan Schneider’s minimalist style, tailored and relaxed silhouettes, and high-quality materials align closely with Cold Laundry.
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Vince is a Los Angeles-founded, New York-based contemporary label known for cashmere knits, silk shirting and minimalist wardrobe staples.
Why it's similar. Rea Laccone's Los Angeles label builds cashmere knitwear, silk shirting and wide-leg trousers in muted neutrals, the same pared-back everyday uniform at a higher price.
London label founded in 1994 by Hardy Blechman, known for pacifist military design, camouflage embroidery, Snopants cargos and hemp and upcycled surplus fabrics.
Why it's similar. Both brands embrace a modern aesthetic with an emphasis on sustainability and quality materials.
Independent London label founded in 2001 by Cathal McAteer, making detail-driven, muted menswear and womenswear in relaxed, comfort-first cuts.
Why it's similar. Folk Clothing mirrors Cold Laundry's ethos of timeless designs and high-quality fabrics.
Copenhagen menswear label making relaxed, minimalist modern-casual staples in linen, organic cotton and wool since 2007.
Independent Stockholm ready-to-wear label known for custom-developed fabrics, reworked wardrobe staples and its upcycled Our Legacy Work Shop line.
What changes. Higher price, more fashion-forward tailoring
Stockholm fashion house founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson, known for oversized tailoring, mohair knitwear, denim and the Musubi bag.
Beams Plus is the Tokyo-based heritage menswear line of retailer Beams, reworking classic American Ivy, workwear and military styles in Japan.
London label founded in 1995, making understated unisex clothing drawn from workwear, military uniforms and British music subculture.
Los Angeles label founded in 2014 by Yixi Chen, making retro-futurist, science-inflected menswear built on technical outerwear, treated denim and utility tailoring.
Hiroki Nakamura's Tokyo label applies heritage craft and natural dyes to Americana-rooted "future vintage" clothing and footwear such as the FBT moccasin-sneaker.
Independent Los Angeles streetwear label founded in 2015, making punk- and 90s-music-inspired graphic apparel with deliberately provocative imagery.
Oliver Spencer, A.P.C., Stephan Schneider lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Cold Laundry? These 14 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.