Looking to step up from Thom Browne? These 9 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Puig-owned Paris house founded in 1966, known for chainmail dresses and mesh bags, with Olivier Rousteing as creative director from 2026.
Why it's similar. Both brands are known for avant-garde designs and bold use of unconventional materials, with Rabanne’s architectural and fluid silhouettes closely aligning with Thom Browne’s tailored approach.
New York luxury house known for sharp tailoring, leather and the PS1 bag, now creatively led by Diotima founder Rachel Scott.
Why it's similar. Both brands offer sophisticated, avant-garde designs with a focus on tailored, structured silhouettes and luxurious fabrics, reflecting urban chic.
Paris label founded in 2017, known for its crescent-moon monogram jersey and upcycled, regenerated textiles.
Why it's similar. Strong avant-garde elements and colorful palettes; both brands use luxurious materials creatively.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize avant-garde and craftsmanship, focusing on structured silhouettes.
Sydney avant-garde label by Lyna Ty and Melvin Tanaya, known for fabric-led oversized tailoring and its ongoing adidas Originals collaboration.
Closed Belgian label (1995–2022) from designer Raf Simons, known for slim tailoring, oversized outerwear and youth-subculture graphics.
Dormant Paris label of Colombian-born designer Haider Ackermann, known for fluid draping and lean tailoring; he is now Tom Ford's creative director.
German-founded, Milan-based luxury house known for minimalist tailoring, now owned by OTB and designed by Simone Bellotti.
London menswear label founded by Craig Green, known for sculptural, deconstructed workwear in quilted, strapped and padded forms.
Rabanne, Proenza Schouler, Marine Serre lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Thom Browne? These 9 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.