#4
Acne Studios
85% matchStockholm fashion house founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson, known for oversized tailoring, mohair knitwear, denim and the Musubi bag.
Why it's similar. Both brands embody a contemporary style and prioritize sustainability.
More premium alternatives to Maharishi
Updated September 2026 · 5 ranked picks
Looking to step up from Maharishi? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
#8
Issey Miyake
Japanese house founded in 1970, known for engineered pleating, A-POC construction and Bao Bao bags across its Pleats Please and Homme Plissé lines.
#10
Dries Van Noten
Antwerp house known for clashing prints, embroidery and relaxed tailoring, now designed by Julian Klausner under majority owner Puig.
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#11
A-COLD-WALL
London brand founded in 2015 by Samuel Ross, pairing brutalist industrial design with technical outerwear; owned by Frasers-backed Four Marketing since late 2024.
What changes. Brutalist fashion positioning, not military surplus or camo
#12
Ambush
Tokyo label founded in 2008 by Yoon Ahn and Verbal, known for bold silver jewelry and unisex streetwear-informed ready-to-wear.
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