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Looking to step up from Ahluwalia? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
New York menswear label founded in 2016 by Emily Adams Bode Aujla, built on antique textiles and hand-embellished, often one-of-a-kind garments.
Why it's similar. Bode shares Ahluwalia's commitment to sustainable materials and contemporary silhouettes.
What changes. Americana nostalgia rather than diaspora print, higher prices
Independent London menswear label blending Jamaican-Scottish heritage, craft textiles and music culture, shown on the London Fashion Week schedule.
Why it's similar. Nicholas Daley combines contemporary styles with eclectic influences, similar to Ahluwalia's designs.
What changes. Woven artisan tailoring over upcycled patchwork and print
Antwerp house known for clashing prints, embroidery and relaxed tailoring, now designed by Julian Klausner under majority owner Puig.
Why it's similar. Both brands have a colorful and eclectic approach to design, often incorporating unique patterns.
What changes. Established European house, no upcycling premise
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Paris label founded in 2017, known for its crescent-moon monogram jersey and upcycled, regenerated textiles.
London label founded in 2014 by Grace Wales Bonner, pairing Black diaspora research with tailoring, knitwear and long-running adidas Originals collaborations.
French house founded in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, LVMH-owned since 1993 and led by Japanese streetwear designer Nigo since 2021.
London menswear label founded by Craig Green, known for sculptural, deconstructed workwear in quilted, strapped and padded forms.
London label founded by Jonathan Anderson in 2008, known for gender-fluid, craft-led design, sculptural knitwear and Bumper and Chain bags.
Bode, Nicholas Daley, Dries Van Noten lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Ahluwalia? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.