Looking to step up from Ahluwalia? These 11 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.
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.
Brooklyn label by Sheena Sood making hand-embroidered, colorful womenswear from Indian artisan textiles, produced in small batches in New York.
Why it's similar. Shares the contemporary style, colorful palette, and emphasis on sustainable, premium materials, with a similar price segment.
Milan-based label founded by JJ Martin in 2015, known for maximalist Italian prints across ready-to-wear, accessories and homeware.
Why it's similar. Contemporary style, premium price, and colorful palette match Ahluwalia's positioning. Emphasis on eclectic and vibrant designs.
Los Angeles womenswear label founded in 2009, known for vintage-inspired slip dresses, denim and published per-garment sustainability data.
Why it's similar. Sustainable materials, premium price, and contemporary style align with Ahluwalia's values.
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.
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, Abacaxi lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Ahluwalia? These 11 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.