Cheaper alternatives to Spencer Badu

8 ranked picks

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A man wearing a Spencer Badu black sweater and dark green pants

Want the Spencer Badu look for less? These 8 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

A man wearing a Sankuanz outfit in violet and jeans
#6

Sankuanz

Avant-garde$$$ · CheaperXiamen, China · est. 2008Made in Asia

Xiamen-based label by Shangguan Zhe blending military and subcultural references into experimental, conceptually driven menswear.

Why it's similar. Sankuanz offers avant-garde, deconstructed designs with a premium pricing strategy and a focus on bold, streetwear-inspired pieces.

A woman wearing a tight fitting Ottolinger outfit in black with floral print
#9

Ottolinger

Avant-garde$$$$ · CheaperBerlin, Germany · est. 2015Made in Europe

Berlin label by Swiss designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, known for deconstructed knitwear, twisted jersey dresses and hardware-laced tailoring.

Why it's similar. OTTOLINGER shares a commitment to avant-garde, deconstructed fashion with a bold palette and premium aspirations.

A woman wearing VITELLI blue striped sweater
#11

VITELLI

Avant-garde$$$$ · CheaperMilan, Italy · est. 2016

Milan knitwear label using its Doomboh textile, a felted knit made from reclaimed and deadstock yarns, for genderless one-of-a-kind pieces.

Why it's similar. Vitelli shares Spencer Badu's avant-garde style, sustainable focus, and bold palette with an emphasis on knitwear.

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A woman wearing CHET LO black & blue evening gown
#12

CHET LO

Avant-garde$$$ · CheaperLondon, United Kingdom · est. 2020

London knitwear label known for its 3D spike-knit fabric shaped into body-hugging dresses and tops in vivid colour gradients.

Why it's similar. Chet Lo fits within the avant-garde mold with bold palettes, relaxed fit, and innovative textures akin to Spencer Badu.

A man wearing Proudrace extended lining studio coat and deconstructed hoodie scarf
#14

Proudrace

$$ · CheaperManila, Philippines · est. 2012

Manila independent label from Pat Bondoc and Rik Rasos, making deconstructed, gender-neutral streetwear rooted in pop culture and the city's underground scene.

A man wearing pelvis chaos dragon navy t-shirt
#15

Pelvis

$$ · CheaperSydney, Australia · est. 2012

Sydney label born from the Pelvis DJ crew's club-night merch, making bright graphic apparel alongside a record label and party series.

A man wearing a black pinstripe Lovely Disgraze short-sleeve shirt with black cargo trousers
#19

Lovely Disgraze

$$ · CheaperLondon, United Kingdom · est. 2020Made in Asia

Independent creator-run label selling limited drops direct through Instagram and its own webshop, which is currently paused for orders.

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Sankuanz, Ottolinger, VITELLI lead our ranking. Want the Spencer Badu look for less? These 8 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.

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