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Want the JW Anderson look for less? These 8 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Xiamen-based label by Shangguan Zhe blending military and subcultural references into experimental, conceptually driven menswear.
Why it's similar. Sankuanz closely aligns with JW Anderson's avant-garde style, silhouette, fit, palette, and materials.
Defunct Paris label, founded 2010 and led by Glenn Martens, known for twisted denim and deconstructed, gender-fluid tailoring; ceased operations January 2025.
Why it's similar. Similar deconstructed silhouettes and relaxed fit with a strong avant-garde aesthetic.
What changes. Denim-led and now defunct; less knitwear craft
Rei Kawakubo's Tokyo label, founded 1969, known for avant-garde pattern-cutting, a family of sub-labels and the heart-logo Play diffusion line.
Why it's similar. Both labels are known for their avant-garde designs and deconstructive silhouettes that challenge conventional fashion norms.
What changes. Far more radical silhouettes, less commercial knit/bag mix
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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. Strong parallels in avant-garde style, deconstructed silhouettes, and innovative materials at a high price point.
London knitwear label known for its 3D spike-knit fabric shaped into body-hugging dresses and tops in vivid colour gradients.
Manila independent label from Pat Bondoc and Rik Rasos, making deconstructed, gender-neutral streetwear rooted in pop culture and the city's underground scene.
Milan knitwear label using its Doomboh textile, a felted knit made from reclaimed and deadstock yarns, for genderless one-of-a-kind pieces.
What changes. Single-category knit specialist, no runway breadth
Sydney label born from the Pelvis DJ crew's club-night merch, making bright graphic apparel alongside a record label and party series.
Sankuanz, Y/Project, Comme des Garçons lead our ranking. Want the JW Anderson look for less? These 8 brands match closely on style, silhouette and category while sitting at a lower price tier — ranked by overall similarity.