More premium alternatives to Sefr

Updated September 2026 · 8 ranked picks
A man wearing Sefr jeans and a yellow striped long-sleeve button-up

Looking to step up from Sefr? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

A man wearing a pink floral print Bode jacket, brown shorts and high black socks
#1

Bode

85% match
Contemporary$$$$ · More premiumNew York City, United States · est. 2016Made in USA, Japan

New York menswear label founded in 2016 by Emily Adams Bode Aujla, built on antique textiles and hand-embellished, often one-of-a-kind garments.

Why it's similar. Both brands highlight contemporary aesthetics intertwined with vibrant palettes and premium materials.

On saleUp to 69% off at SSENSE and END.See sales →
A woman wearing an Etudes Studio Logo shirt in blue and baggy pants
#2

Études

82% match
Avant-garde$$$ · More premiumParis, France · est. 2012Made in Portugal, Italy

Paris menswear label founded in 2012, pairing pared-back workwear silhouettes with an art, photography and publishing practice.

Why it's similar. Both brands embrace colorful palettes while offering luxury fabrics and contemporary silhouettes.

What changes. Workwear silhouettes over 70s drape

On saleUp to 80% off at Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co. and Rooney.See sales →
A man wearing a baby blue checkered print Maison Kitsune trench coat and clear vintage glasses
#3

Maison Kitsuné

80% match
Fox logo$$$ · More premiumParis, France · est. 2002Made in UK

Franco-Japanese Paris label pairing fox-logo wardrobe staples with the Kitsuné Musique record label and Café Kitsuné coffee shops.

Why it's similar. Gildas Loaec and Masaya Kuroki founded Maison Kitsune in Paris in 2002, running a record label and cafes alongside fox-patch knitwear cut far simpler than Sefr's 1970s shapes.

On saleUp to 75% off at SSENSE.See sales →

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A man wearing an all brown outfit by Cotton Citizen
#4

COTTON CITIZEN

78% match
Contemporary$$$ · More premiumLos Angeles, United States · est. 2012Made in USA

Family-run Los Angeles label making premium cotton basics in the USA, known for garment-dye and mineral-wash treatments across tees, hoodies and joggers.

Why it's similar. COTTON CITIZEN matches Sefr in its contemporary style, colorful palette, and premium segment. Both brands use luxury fabrics and cotton basics.

A man wearing a brown A.P.C. outfit which includes shorts, a short-sleeve button up under a long-sleeve button up and a bag
#5

A.P.C.

75% match
Contemporary$$$ · More premiumParis, France · est. 1987Made in Portugal

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. Both are contemporary brands known for using premium natural fibers and luxury fabrics in their collections.

On saleUp to 73% off at SSENSE, END. and 2 more.See sales →
A man in a brown fluffy Our Legacy cardigan with a matching brown turtleneck and black pants holding a black bag
#6

Our Legacy

74% match
Contemporary$$$ · More premiumStockholm, Sweden · est. 2005Made in Portugal

Independent Stockholm ready-to-wear label known for custom-developed fabrics, reworked wardrobe staples and its upcycled Our Legacy Work Shop line.

Why it's similar. Both brands cater to a contemporary aesthetic with a focus on tailoring and high-quality materials.

What changes. Broader, more conceptual and design-loud collections

On saleUp to 72% off at SSENSE, END. and 2 more.See sales →
A man wearing a Folk Clothing layered outfit with a brown cardigan and white button up and grey pants
#8

Folk Clothing

$$$ · More premiumLondon, United Kingdom · est. 2001Made in Portugal

Independent London label founded in 2001 by Cathal McAteer, making detail-driven, muted menswear and womenswear in relaxed, comfort-first cuts.

A man wearing a black Sunspel t-shirt with jeans
#9

Sunspel

$$ · More premiumLong Eaton, United Kingdom · est. 1860Made in Portugal, England

British maker of plain, high-quality cotton and merino basics — T-shirts, polos and underwear — still sewn at its own Long Eaton factory.

On saleUp to 42% off at Brooklyn Tailors and Blue Beach Denim.See sales →
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Bode, Études, Maison Kitsuné lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Sefr? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

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