Wales Bonner
Blending European tailoring with Afro-Atlantic influences, Grace Wales Bonner launched her eponymous label in 2014, earning rapid acclaim and outfitting stars like Meghan Markle.
Primary Category: Menswear
Additional Categories: Women's RTW, Footwear, Fashion Jewelry
Comparatives: Ralph Lauren, Thom Browne, Paul Smith, Gucci
Martine Rose
Celebrated for her subculture-driven menswear, Martine Rose debuted her label in 2007, earning swift acclaim for her daring, unconventional designs and influential collaborations with Balenciaga.
Primary Category: Menswear
Additional Categories: Footwear, Fashion Accessories
Comparatives: Balenciaga, Raf Simons, Maison Margiela
Heron Preston
Renowned for blending streetwear with high fashion, Heron Preston launched his label in 2016, swiftly earning acclaim and collaborating with visionaries like Kanye West and Virgil Abloh.
Primary Category: Menswear
Additional Categories: Women's RTW
Comparatives: Balenciaga, Maison Margiela, Helmut Lang
Ozwald Boateng
Famed for his bold use of color and contemporary tailoring, Ozwald Boateng launched his brand in 1994, swiftly earning acclaim and dressing legends like Will Smith and Jamie Foxx.
Primary Category: Menswear
Additional Categories: Women's RTW
Comparatives: Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Fear of God
Known for its fusion of luxury and streetwear aesthetics, Fear of God was founded by Jerry Lorenzo in 2013, quickly gaining recognition and dressing icons like Kanye West and Justin Bieber.
Primary Category: Menswear
Additional Categories: Footwear, Fashion Accessories
Comparatives: Balenciaga, Helmut Lang, Moncler
Frère
Founded by Davidson Petit-Frère, Frère is a luxury menswear brand celebrated for its meticulous tailoring and modern designs, dressing high-profile clients such as Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan.
Category: Menswear
Comparatives: Tom Ford, Brioni, Giorgio Armani
Gallery Dept
Founded by artist and designer Josué Thomas in 2017, Gallery Dept. is a Los Angeles-based unisex clothing brand renowned for its fusion of vintage aesthetics and contemporary streetwear, attracting a diverse clientele, including celebrities like Drake.
Category: Menswear
Comparatives: Maison Margiela, Balenciaga, Raf Simons
House of Gray
House of Gray, founded by Paris-trained, Los Angeles-born designer Brandon "BJ" Gray, is a brand of ready-to-wear collections that seamlessly blend classic urbane sophistication with dynamic urban flair, creating a realm where self-expression knows no limits.
Category: Menswear
Comparatives: Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Paul Smith