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Looking to step up from Kenneth Cole? These 13 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Stockholm-based fashion house founded in 1903, known for Scandinavian ready-to-wear tailoring and pared-back menswear and womenswear.
Why it's similar. Shares the contemporary style, neutral palette, and focus on high-quality materials with a sophisticated tone, similar to Kenneth Cole.
British contemporary label, founded 1971 in London, known for tailoring, coats and occasion dressing; majority-owned by Next plc since 2022.
Why it's similar. Matches in contemporary style, neutral palette, and mid-range segment, well-aligned with Kenneth Cole in silhouette and fit.
New York label from designer Michael Kors, selling accessible-luxury handbags and American sportswear ready-to-wear under Capri Holdings ownership.
Why it's similar. Both brands are recognized for their luxurious fabrics and timeless, sophisticated designs.
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American contemporary label founded in 1989 as Donna Karan's city-minded diffusion line, now owned and operated by G-III Apparel Group.
Why it's similar. New York origin and urban sophistication align closely with Kenneth Cole. Similar contemporary style and mid-range price.
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. Similar relaxed, tailored silhouettes and emphasis on high-quality materials.
New York contemporary label owned by Fast Retailing, known for minimal stretch-wool tailoring, knitwear and workwear separates.
Why it's similar. Both brands prioritize quality materials and modern silhouettes in their clothing lines.
Spanish streetwear brand founded in 2017, built on drop-based capsule collections of graphic tees and hoodies and rapid retail expansion.
American sportswear label, founded 1978 and owned by Perry Ellis International, making moderately priced menswear staples sold mainly through US department stores.
HUGO is the HUGO BOSS Group's younger, casual label, mixing slim tailoring with logo jersey, denim and streetwear at accessible prices.
French sportswear house behind the crocodile-logo L.12.12 polo, blending tennis heritage with contemporary streetwear collections.
British contemporary label known for bold prints, slim tailoring and occasionwear, now owned by Authentic Brands Group and run in the UK by Frasers Group.
Founded in 1818, Brooks Brothers is America's oldest apparel brand, making preppy tailoring, Oxford shirts, and suiting under creative director Michael Bastian.
London label founded in 1994, built on leather biker jackets and washed, rock-referencing basics in a muted monochrome palette.
Tiger of Sweden, Reiss, Michael Kors lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Kenneth Cole? These 13 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.