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Looking to step up from JW Anderson? These 9 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
London menswear label founded by Craig Green, known for sculptural, deconstructed workwear in quilted, strapped and padded forms.
Why it's similar. Both brands share an avant-garde approach with a focus on deconstructed silhouettes and bold color palettes.
What changes. Utility and uniform focus, no bags or logo merch
Independent avant-garde label founded in Los Angeles in 1994 and now based in Paris, known for draped monochrome tailoring and chunky sneakers.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize avant-garde aesthetics, showcasing deconstructed and fluid silhouettes with premium materials.
Hong Kong label by Tuff Leung producing dystopian sci-fi techwear: panelled, multi-pocket military garments across its PRMTVSM and PMU lines.
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Italian luxury house from Milan, owned by OTB, known for clashing prints, bold color and boxy, craft-driven silhouettes.
Dormant Paris label of Colombian-born designer Haider Ackermann, known for fluid draping and lean tailoring; he is now Tom Ford's creative director.
Tokyo label founded in 2008 by Yoon Ahn and Verbal, known for bold silver jewelry and unisex streetwear-informed ready-to-wear.
German-founded, Milan-based luxury house known for minimalist tailoring, now owned by OTB and designed by Simone Bellotti.
Austrian-born, New York-based label defining 1990s minimalism through deconstructed tailoring, technical fabrics and raw-edge denim; owned by Fast Retailing.
London menswear-led label founded in 2007 by Martine Rose, known for distorted proportions, rave-culture references and recurring Nike collaborations.
Craig Green, Rick Owens, Hamcus lead our ranking. Looking to step up from JW Anderson? These 9 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.