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Looking to step up from DKNY? These 10 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
North American contemporary line of the Karl Lagerfeld house, launched in 2015 and now wholly owned by G-III Apparel Group.
Why it's similar. Sold through the same department stores, with logo tees, tweed, logo crossbody bags and city coats.
What changes. Parisian character graphics and more embellishment instead of clean New York logos.
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. New York accessible-luxury handbags plus easy sportswear, the natural next stop for a logo crossbody buyer.
What changes. More bag- and glamour-led, with far less jersey sportswear.
New York contemporary label owned by Fast Retailing, known for minimal stretch-wool tailoring, knitwear and workwear separates.
Why it's similar. The same New York city wardrobe in a sharper form: stretch-wool tailoring, knits and coats.
What changes. No logo sportswear at all; the range is workwear-led and sits a tier up.
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New York label founded in 2005 by Phillip Lim and Wen Zhou, known for pared-back modern tailoring, easy separates and structured leather bags.
Why it's similar. Carries the same downtown New York city mood across shirts, trousers, jackets and bags.
What changes. A designer label rather than a department-store one, with no logo sportswear.
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. New York-run neutral city separates that fill the same everyday city wardrobe.
What changes. Quiet neutrals with no logos, sitting a tier above department-store sportswear.
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 a contemporary style and neutral palette. The emphasis on tailored silhouettes and luxury materials closely align with DKNY.
What changes. Tailoring house heritage, little logo or jersey product
Antwerp menswear label by Bertony Da Silva mixing sportswear silhouettes, graphic knitwear and art-driven prints with streetwear codes.
Why it's similar. Shares contemporary style and relaxed silhouettes with a neutral palette. Combines minimalism with urban influence similar to DKNY.
Giorgio Armani's 1981 contemporary line, pairing the house's soft tailoring with casual eagle-logo sportswear, denim and accessories.
French sportswear house behind the crocodile-logo L.12.12 polo, blending tennis heritage with contemporary streetwear collections.
Why it's similar. Like DKNY, Lacoste builds its range around a recognisable logo on jersey tees, polos and knitwear sold widely in department stores.
What changes. Tennis heritage and preppy styling replace DKNY's women's New York city wardrobe.
Italian denim house founded by Renzo Rosso in 1978, now part of OTB Group; Glenn Martens left as creative director after his September 2026 show.
Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Michael Kors, Theory lead our ranking. Looking to step up from DKNY? These 10 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
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