Brand profile
Palmes
Copenhagen menswear label founded in 2021 by Nikolaj Hansson, making tennis-rooted clothing for on and off the court.
CopenhagenOrigin
MenswearFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$Price
4 brands like Palmes like Sporty & Rich, Tracksmith, The Courts →
What to know about Palmes
Tennis culture, not tennis performance
Palmes builds on court dress codes — polos, pleated shorts, cable knits, warm-up jackets, racquet graphics — as everyday clothing rather than technical kit.
Cut relaxed, skate-informed
Founder Nikolaj Hansson's skateboarding background shows in the loose fits, which keeps the prep references from reading as country-club uniform.
Anti-private-club by design
The label explicitly positions itself against tennis's exclusivity, sitting at mid prices and selling direct plus through SSENSE, END. and The Hip Store.
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If you like Palmes
82% matchSporty & Rich
Retro country-club codes with a fashion-crowd following
What changes: Wellness/gym focus and heavier logo branding, less tennis-specific
76% matchTracksmith
Collegiate sport heritage styled as everyday wear
What changes: Running-specific and genuinely technical, less relaxed streetwear cut
72% matchThe Courts
Vintage tennis-club graphics without the private-club gatekeeping
What changes: Merch-scale range from an actual club, not a full collection
70% matchBoast Tennis
Archival tennis and squash wear, maple-leaf logo nostalgia
What changes: More literal court apparel, trad American rather than Scandinavian
Brand facts
Palmes is a Copenhagen menswear label founded in 2021 by Nikolaj Hansson, rooted in tennis culture rather than performance sportswear. Collections mix court staples — polos, pleated shorts, cable knits, warm-up jackets and racquet-motif graphics — with off-court pieces such as button-up shirts, trousers, knitwear, caps and tote bags, cut relaxed and informed by Hansson's skateboarding background. The label positions itself against the sport's private-club exclusivity, framing tennis dress as accessible everyday clothing. It sells direct and through stockists including SSENSE, END. and The Hip Store.
- Founded
- 2021
- Origin
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Made in
- Europe
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Athleisure / Sportswear, Minimalist / Contemporary, Urban prep / Ivy