Looking to step up from Elwood? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Jerry Lorenzo's more affordable Fear of God line, built on boxy hoodies, sweatpants and tees in muted tones with minimal logo branding.
Why it's similar. Both brands focus on streetwear with comfortable and minimalistic designs.
Auckland menswear label founded in 2008, known for the cropped, tapered Zespy pant and pared-back streetwear in muted palettes.
Why it's similar. Both brands offer relaxed silhouettes and urban aesthetics, focused on casual wear.
Independent Amsterdam streetwear label mixing collegiate Americana with technical utility under its "Creatives Are The New Athletes" ethos.
Why it's similar. A group of Amsterdam friends turned a lifestyle blog into The New Originals in 2015, pairing collegiate Americana with technical utility under a creatives-as-athletes slogan.
Hong Kong label founded in 2014 by actor-singer Shawn Yue, making minimal, utility-driven streetwear and frequent sneaker and outerwear collaborations.
Why it's similar. Madness Hong Kong matches Elwood's streetwear focus, relaxed silhouettes, and neutral palette, using cotton/jersey materials.
Seoul streetwear label known for graphic logo tees, workwear-leaning basics and frequent collaborations with Grateful Dead, New Era and Disney.
Amsterdam label merging 1990s football nostalgia with contemporary sportswear, known for knitwear, track jackets and retro scarves.
Birmingham streetwear label and shop, grown from a vintage Depop store, making graphic tees and hoodies tied to local creative community.
Fear of God ESSENTIALS, I Love Ugly, The New Originals Amsterdam lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Elwood? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.