Perry Ellis makes moderately priced American sportswear — dress shirts, suits and separates, polos, chinos and knitwear — sold mostly through US department stores. If you want the same wearable, tailored-but-casual formula, the closest matches here are Polo Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers and Lacoste. Spend less and Calvin Klein or Abercrombie & Fitch cover it; spend more and Brooks Brothers or YMC add craft and character.
Max Mara's more casual diffusion line, applying the Italian house's coats, tailoring and knitwear to lower price points.
Why it's similar. Strong alignment in style, silhouette, palette, and price segment with Perry Ellis, offering sophisticated wardrobe staples and high-quality materials.
London contemporary womenswear label known for minimal tailoring, shirting and knitwear, owned by South Africa's Foschini Group since 2016.
Why it's similar. Close match in style, silhouette, and materials used, with both brands offering contemporary and sophisticated designs.
American minimalist label under PVH, known for logo-waistband underwear, denim and clean basics, with a revived Calvin Klein Collection runway line.
Why it's similar. Both brands reflect a sophisticated aesthetic with a focus on quality materials.
The off-duty line of Italy's family-owned Max Mara Group, known since 1983 for relaxed coats, knitwear and the Pasticcino bag.
Why it's similar. Shares a contemporary style and tailored silhouette, with a focus on high-quality, relaxed yet sophisticated pieces.
Women-owned San Francisco label making minimalist, workwear-leaning wardrobe staples at accessible contemporary prices, sold online and in New York and San Francisco stores.
Why it's similar. Aligns on contemporary style and functional, versatile design philosophy, tailored to a modern lifestyle.
HUGO is the HUGO BOSS Group's younger, casual label, mixing slim tailoring with logo jersey, denim and streetwear at accessible prices.
Why it's similar. Both brands share a commitment to tailored silhouettes and luxury materials.
H&M Group's mid-priced Swedish womenswear label spanning printed ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and beauty, led by creative director Jonathan Saunders since 2025.
Why it's similar. H&M Group's mid-priced Swedish label offers soft tailoring and wardrobe staples at a similar accessible price point, though its focus is womenswear.
American fashion house founded in 1982, known for dress and casual footwear, tailored menswear and social-issue advertising.
Why it's similar. Kenneth Cole shares a contemporary style ethos with attention to quality and sophistication.
London label founded in 1995, making understated unisex clothing drawn from workwear, military uniforms and British music subculture.
Why it's similar. Similarities in contemporary style and the use of premium materials, focusing on versatile and timeless designs.
The core preppy sportswear line of Ralph Lauren Corporation, known for pony-logo mesh polo shirts, oxford button-downs and Ivy League–rooted staples.
Why it's similar. Both brands feature tailored clothing styles with a focus on quality fabrics.
Swedish contemporary label known for minimal leather sneakers like the Clean 90, plus pared-back ready-to-wear sold largely direct-to-consumer.
Why it's similar. Swedish contemporary label pairing minimal leather sneakers like the Clean 90 with pared-back knitwear and outerwear — a footwear-led route to the same clean, neutral look.
Preppy American sportswear label founded by designer Tommy Hilfiger in 1985, owned by PVH Corp and spanning mainline and Tommy Jeans.
Why it's similar. Preppy American sportswear built on oxford shirts, pique polos, chinos and blazers — the closest direct competitor to Perry Ellis in US department stores, at a comparable mid price.
Portuguese sneaker brand founded in 2022, handmaking B Corp-certified, repairable shoes from local leather, cork, cotton and rubber.
Why it's similar. Portuguese sneaker label making handmade, repairable low-tops in leather, cork and rubber — a sustainable footwear complement to Perry Ellis chinos and polos.
Gap Inc.'s premium label, reworking its 1970s safari and travel heritage into tailoring, leather outerwear and elevated basics.
Why it's similar. Gap Inc.'s premium label sells the same wardrobe of field jackets, cashmere knits and linen suiting at mid pricing, with a travel-heritage twist on classic American sportswear.
IBEN is a Norwegian premium womenswear brand from Oslo making clean, androgynous-leaning separates, knitwear, denim and leather pieces.
Why it's similar. Oslo premium womenswear label making clean, androgynous separates, knitwear and relaxed tailoring in muted neutrals for buyers who want quiet workwear staples.
Sydney label from sibling designers Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman, known for restrained minimalist tailoring, column dresses, knitwear and eyewear.
Why it's similar. Sydney label working in restrained structured minimalism — sharp tailoring, knitwear and leather outerwear in black, ivory and neutrals, at a step up in price.
Founded in 1818, Brooks Brothers is America's oldest apparel brand, making preppy tailoring, Oxford shirts, and suiting under creative director Michael Bastian.
Why it's similar. America's oldest apparel brand covers the same button-down oxfords, suiting and preppy tailoring as Perry Ellis, with more heritage and med-high pricing.
French sportswear house behind the crocodile-logo L.12.12 polo, blending tennis heritage with contemporary streetwear collections.
Why it's similar. French sportswear house whose L.12.12 crocodile polo is the benchmark in a category central to Perry Ellis, at similar mid pricing with tennis heritage.
Franco-Japanese Paris label pairing fox-logo wardrobe staples with the Kitsuné Musique record label and Café Kitsuné coffee shops.
Why it's similar. Franco-Japanese label selling fox-logo polos, sweatshirts, knitwear and outerwear — the same casual staples with a design-led Paris slant at higher prices.
American preppy staples label, from chinos and oxford shirts to cashmere knits, revived under creative director Olympia Gayot.
Why it's similar. Updated American preppy staples — chinos, oxford shirts, cashmere knits and Ludlow suiting — at mid pricing, closely matching the Perry Ellis product mix.
Giorgio Armani's youth-focused diffusion line, founded in 1991, selling denim, logo tees, outerwear and accessories at entry-level designer prices.
Why it's similar. Giorgio Armani's youth-focused diffusion line delivers denim, logo tees and outerwear with Italian tailoring codes at entry designer prices near Perry Ellis's tier.
American retailer founded in 1892, selling casual contemporary apparel — denim, trousers and YPB activewear — and parent of Hollister and Gilly Hicks.
Why it's similar. Now built around wear-to-work denim, trousers and linen sets rather than 1990s logos, it sits in the same low-med price tier as Perry Ellis.
American menswear brand known for curve-waistband chinos, broad fit and inseam options, and appointment-only Guideshops supporting an online-first model.
Why it's similar. Like Perry Ellis, Bonobos covers moderately priced American menswear staples — chinos, oxfords, polos and suiting — but sells online with fit-sample Guideshops instead of department stores.
Disco ranks brand alternatives using style overlap, category overlap, price tier, fit, colour palette, and cultural context. Scores are directional, not absolute. Read the full methodology →
| # | Brand | Similarity | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S Max Mara | 89% | Contemporary | Similar |
| 2 | Whistles | 85% | Contemporary | Similar |
| 3 | Calvin Klein | 84% | Minimalist | Cheaper |
| 4 | Weekend Max Mara | 84% | Contemporary | Similar |
| 5 | Modern Citizen | 83% | Contemporary | Similar |
| 6 | HUGO | 82% | Luxury | Similar |
| 7 | & Other Stories | — | Cheaper | |
| 8 | Kenneth Cole | 80% | Contemporary | Cheaper |
| 9 | YMC | 80% | Contemporary | Similar |
| 10 | Polo Ralph Lauren | 79% | Preppy / Classic | Similar |
| 11 | Axel Arigato | — | Similar | |
| 12 | Tommy Hilfiger | — | Cheaper | |
| 13 | Hirundo | — | Cheaper | |
| 14 | Banana Republic | — | Cheaper | |
| 15 | Iben | — | Similar | |
| 16 | CAMILLA AND MARC | — | Similar | |
| 17 | Brooks Brothers | — | Similar | |
| 18 | Lacoste | — | Similar | |
| 19 | Maison Kitsuné | — | More premium | |
| 20 | J. Crew | — | Cheaper | |
| 21 | Armani Exchange | — | Similar | |
| 22 | Abercrombie & Fitch | — | Similar | |
| 23 | Bonobos | — | Similar |
Polo Ralph Lauren is the closest match on product and price — polos, oxford shirts, chinos and knitwear at mid-market pricing. For tailored separates specifically, J.Crew and Banana Republic are the nearest equivalents.
Perry Ellis already sits in a low-to-mid price tier. Calvin Klein and Abercrombie & Fitch are the two brands here at the same level, both offering clean, neutral basics and wear-to-work staples without a step up in cost.
Brooks Brothers, for its No. 1 sack suit, seersucker and Golden Fleece tailoring under creative director Michael Bastian. J.Crew's Ludlow suiting is the more affordable alternative, and HUGO covers slim-cut European tailoring.
Perry Ellis International, the Miami-based group George Feldenkreis took private in a $437 million buyout completed in 2018. The same company owns Original Penguin and Cubavera.
No. Several — S Max Mara, Weekend Max Mara, Whistles, Modern Citizen, & Other Stories, IBEN and CAMILLA AND MARC — are womenswear labels included for their minimal tailoring and neutral-palette wardrobe staples rather than direct product overlap with Perry Ellis menswear.