Looking to step up from Manolo Blahnik? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
British leather goods house behind the Bayswater and Alexa bags, part-made in Somerset and now mid-turnaround under CEO Andrea Baldo.
Why it's similar. Roger Saul founded Mulberry in 1971 and part of its production still runs through two Somerset factories, giving the Bayswater a British-made claim close to Blahnik's Italian workshops.
Italian luxury house known for Intrecciato woven leather, logo-free design and bags such as the Jodie, Cassette and Andiamo.
Why it's similar. Both brands excel in luxury craftsmanship and utilize premium natural fibers in their designs.
Dior Men, formerly Dior Homme, is the LVMH-owned Paris menswear line of Christian Dior, led by Jonathan Anderson since 2025.
MR PORTER is a London-based online luxury menswear retailer, now owned by LuxExperience, selling designer labels and its own Mr P. line.
French house founded in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, LVMH-owned since 1993 and led by Japanese streetwear designer Nigo since 2021.
Mulberry, Bottega Veneta, Dior Homme lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Manolo Blahnik? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.