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Looking to step up from Lakai? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
French skater-owned label, founded 2011, making caps, tracksuits and apparel that blend 90s sportswear references with laid-back French skate style.
Why it's similar. Helas has a similar streetwear style and relaxed silhouette, aligning with Lakai's skateboarding roots. The alignment in palette and design ethos contributes to a shared audience appeal.
Los Angeles streetwear label from Venice, known for Old English graphics, gentrification commentary and sports-team collaborations.
Why it's similar. Both brands share Los Angeles roots and streetwear style, with bold designs and a focus on relaxed fits, aligning with Lakai's skateboarding culture.
Mexico City label by Patricio Campillo, pairing rigorous tailoring with charro and hacienda references and materials made by Mexican artisan workshops.
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American skate shoe brand founded in Los Angeles in 2006, known for bulky high-tops like the Skytop; global trademark owned by Korea's F&F since 2020.
Brooklyn-born, LA-based streetwear label known for its Keep Watch eyeball graphics, punk and horror-inflected graphic tees, and artist collaborations.
Helas, Born x Raised, The Pack lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Lakai? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.