Brands like CLOT: 6 alternatives, from sneaker-boutique labels to Tokyo streetwear

The closest matches to CLOT, in our view, are Alife, Staple and Undefeated. Like CLOT, which HBX credits with Nike and adidas collaborations, each is described by sources as working with major sneaker brands: Hypebeast lists Nike, Reebok and adidas among Alife's collaborators, Complex covers the Staple x Nike SB Dunk Pigeon, and Sneaker Freaker covers Undefeated's Nike work. No reputable source we found compares these brands to CLOT directly, so the ranking is our judgement.

CLOT is a Hong Kong label that HBX and Hypebeast say Edison Chen and Kevin Poon established in 2003. Prices are the weak spot for any comparison: the only CLOT prices we found are Juice Store listings in Hong Kong dollars, and none of the six picks lists Hong Kong dollars in our records, so we can't say any of them is cheaper like for like.

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The short answer

  • New York label with sneaker collaborations

    Alife

    Hypebeast lists collaborations with Nike, Reebok, adidas, New Balance and others.

  • The pigeon and Nike SB

    Staple

    Complex reports the Staple x Nike SB Dunk 'Pigeon' released in March 2005.

  • Sneaker boutique turned label

    Undefeated

    Hypebeast calls it a premium sneaker boutique, and it sells Nike, Jordan and adidas footwear.

  • Amsterdam store and collaborations

    Patta

    Complex lists Patta collaborations with Nike, adidas, ASICS, Converse and Reebok.

  • Tokyo streetwear owned from Hong Kong

    A Bathing Ape

    The Sole Supplier says I.T Group bought about 90% in 2011; Poon names Bathing Ape as a brand CLOT's founders met.

  • London drops and Nike

    Corteiz

    Highsnobiety lists the Corteiz x Nike Air Max 95 as a March 2023 release.

What 'like CLOT' usually means

In our view, people searching for alternatives tend to want one of three things: a label with a streetwear-store heritage, sneaker and brand collaborations, or an East-meets-West point of view.

Hypebeast describes CLOT as a streetwear label and lifestyle brand that aims to bridge Eastern and Western culture. Kevin Poon said in 2012 that the group visited Tokyo, met brands including Bathing Ape and NEIGHBORHOOD, and then had the idea to open a store. HBX lists collaborators including Disney, Nike and adidas, without dates.

On Juice Store, checked in October 2026 with no date shown, the CLOT World T-Shirt was HK$480 and the Balaclava Zip Hoodie HK$1,680. We found no CLOT price on a page we could confirm as brand-run. We call a pick cheaper only where it lists a comparable item in Hong Kong dollars on an official store; otherwise we say 'no like-for-like price' and show its own prices instead.

6 brands like CLOT, ranked by how close they get

  1. #1 · $$–$$$

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    Alife

    1999New York City, United States

    The nearest match in our view. Hypebeast says four friends founded Alife in New York in 1999.

    What it shares

    • Sneaker and brand collaborations: Hypebeast lists Alife collaborations with Nike, Reebok, adidas, New Balance and Timberland among others, and HBX lists CLOT with Disney, Nike and adidas
    • A city-scene store: Interview says Alife lost its Orchard Street lease in 2004 and moved to Rivington Street, and Poon described CLOT starting with a store on the second floor of a Causeway Bay building
    • A late-1990s to 2000s start: Hypebeast dates Alife to 1999, and HBX dates CLOT to 2003

    Where it differs

    • Wikipedia, citing Footwear News, says Alife's Rivington Club store closed on 1 April 2021, and Hypebeast reported Alife closing its New York store in May 2021; we did not find a source on a replacement store
    • Interview ties Alife's look to the Lower East Side, late-1990s skate culture, graffiti and hip-hop, where adidas Originals describes CLOT marrying Chinese traditional motifs with streetwear
    Price vs CLOT
    No like-for-like price. Alife's own site listed Graffitio Sneakers at $2,000.00 USD, all sold out, in October 2026. CLOT's listings are Hong Kong dollars at Juice Store. A sneaker against tees and hoodies, in different currencies, so we do not compare them.
    Best for
    New York collaboration-led streetwear with a store heritage.

    Graffitio Sneakers (five colorways, sold out) $2,000.00 USD (official store listing, checked Oct 2026) · Velcro strap sandal (Ceil blue or Mars black) $70 (currency not named in the article) (Snobette, 9 Aug 2020) · Alife x Puma First Round High Tops $200 USD (retail price stated by Hypebeast, 8 Jun 2007) · Heather Grey Core Hoodie (HBX, sold out) £40 sale, listed at £65 (HBX sale price, undated page)

  2. #2 · $$

    S

    Staple

    1997New York City, United States

    Staple's About page says Jeff Staple founded the brand in New York in 1997. Hypebeast describes its pigeon graphic as now-iconic.

    What it shares

    • A Nike SB collaboration: Complex reports the Staple x Nike SB Dunk 'Pigeon' released in March 2005; HBX lists CLOT among Nike collaborators
    • A founder-led brand: Staple's About page says it continues to be led by its founder, and Hypebeast lists Edison Chen and Kevin Poon as CLOT's founders
    • Retail space: Wikipedia says Staple Design, the firm behind the brand, owns and operates Reed Space on Manhattan's Lower East Side; we did not check whether it is still open

    Where it differs

    • Hypebeast calls the pigeon graphic now-iconic, where adidas Originals describes CLOT's aesthetic as Chinese traditional motifs with streetwear
    • Sells online through its own site, staplepigeon.com
    Price vs CLOT
    No like-for-like price. staplepigeon.com labelled every item we noted 'Sale price' with no original price, such as the Emb Pigeon Tee at $48 and the Pigeon Logo Bomber at $148 (checked October 2026). CLOT's prices are Hong Kong dollars at Juice Store. Different currencies, and we cannot say whether Staple's figures are discounts.
    Best for
    A graphic-led New York label with a famous Nike collaboration.

    Emb Pigeon Tee $48 (staplepigeon.com, Oct 2026 (labelled Sale price)) · Marvin Varsity Jacket $360 (staplepigeon.com, Oct 2026 (labelled Sale price)) · Pigeon Logo Bomber Jkt $148 (staplepigeon.com, Oct 2026 (labelled Sale price)) · Pigeon Logo Sweatpant $88 (staplepigeon.com, Oct 2026 (labelled Sale price))

  3. #3 · $$–$$$

    Undefeated logo

    Undefeated

    2002Los Angeles, United States

    Hypebeast gives Undefeated's founding as 11 September 2002 by James Bond and Eddie Cruz in Los Angeles; Complex says the store opened in 2001.

    What it shares

    • Both began with stores: Hypebeast calls Undefeated a premium sneaker boutique, and Poon said the CLOT founders had the idea to open a store after visiting Tokyo
    • Nike and Jordan Brand collaborations: Sneaker Freaker lists Nike collaborations and says Undefeated became the first sneaker boutique to design an exclusive collaboration with Jordan Brand in 2005, a claim it gives without a source
    • Footwear alongside apparel: Undefeated's site lists its own tees and jackets, plus Nike, Jordan and adidas footwear

    Where it differs

    • A shop first: Complex describes the original store concept as walls sparsely populated with hard-to-find, limited-edition sneakers, where HBX describes CLOT as a label
    • Highsnobiety describes its tally-mark logo as symbolising defeated opponents
    Price vs CLOT
    No like-for-like price. Undefeated's own site listed the Aux S/S tee at $45 and the Athletics crewneck at $120 as regular prices (checked October 2026). CLOT's tees were HK$480 and its hoodie HK$1,680 at Juice Store. Different currencies, so we do not compare.
    Best for
    A sneaker-boutique label with Nike and Jordan history.

    Aux S/S tee $45 (undefeated.com, Oct 2026) · Athletics crewneck $120 (undefeated.com, Oct 2026) · Racing jacket $200 (undefeated.com, Oct 2026) · Heavy Gauge Cuff Beanie $40 (undefeated.com, Oct 2026) · Rally keychain $8 (undefeated.com, Oct 2026)

  4. #4 · $$–$$$

    Patta logo

    Patta

    2004Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Mixmag says Edson Sabajo and Guillaume Schmidt founded Patta in Amsterdam in 2004. Patta's own site describes both as active in the Dutch hip-hop and nightlife scene of the 1990s and early 2000s.

    What it shares

    • Sneaker collaborations: Complex lists a Nike Air Max 1 'Amsterdam' in 2005, where Patta was in an advisory role, an adidas Superstar in 2009 and ASICS, Converse and Reebok collaborations
    • A store-led start: Patta's site says it started as a small store on the Zeedijk, while Complex says the store opened at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in 2004
    • A mid-2000s start: Mixmag dates Patta to 2004, and HBX dates CLOT to 2003

    Where it differs

    • Patta describes itself as one of few internationally revered black-owned streetwear brands
    • Community projects: Mixmag reports a Patta Running Team and a non-profit Patta Foundation
    Price vs CLOT
    No like-for-like price. Patta's online store prints a $ sign with no currency code (a Black Patta Hoodie at $160, checked October 2026). CLOT's prices are Hong Kong dollars at Juice Store. With the currency unprinted, we do not compare.
    Best for
    A store-rooted label with sneaker collaborations from Amsterdam.

    Converse x Patta T-Shirt Black $120 (pattaofficial.com, Oct 2026) · Ajax Patta Shirt $120 (pattaofficial.com, Oct 2026) · Black Patta Hoodie $160 (pattaofficial.com, Oct 2026) · Carhartt Patta Jacket $250 (pattaofficial.com, Oct 2026) · Converse Patta Pants $150 (pattaofficial.com, Oct 2026) · Nike Air Max 1 Patta Chlorophyll $185 (pattaofficial.com, Oct 2026) · Patta Smooth Operator T-Shirt, END. sale price €38 (was €59) (END., Oct 2026) · Patta Washed Canvas Jacket, END. sale price €120 (was €239) (END., Oct 2026) · Patta Tricot Track Jacket, END. sale price €65 (was €129) (END., Oct 2026)

  5. #5 · $$$–$$$$

    A Bathing Ape logo

    A Bathing Ape

    1993Tokyo, Japan

    The Sole Supplier says Nigo founded A Bathing Ape in 1993 in Ura-Harajuku. It also says Nigo sold approximately 90% of the brand to I.T Group in 2011.

    What it shares

    • A Hong Kong link: Wikipedia describes I.T Group as a Hong Kong fashion conglomerate, and Kevin Poon says CLOT's founders met Bathing Ape in Tokyo
    • Co-branding: adidas Originals lists a three-way CLOT release with BAPE
    • Collaborations: The Sole Supplier lists a BAPESTA with Kanye West in 2007, and HBX lists CLOT collaborations with Nike and adidas

    Where it differs

    • Camouflage is its visual signature: NSS Magazine dates BAPE's first camo to 1996
    • A multi-line group: its Japan store lists A BATHING APE, AAPE, BAPE BLACK and other lines
    Price vs CLOT
    No like-for-like price. jp.bape.com listed the BAPE Ghost Tee at ¥12,100 and the Sport Relaxed Fit Pullover Hoodie at ¥39,600, undated, tax status not stated (checked October 2026). CLOT's listings are Hong Kong dollars. Different currencies, so we do not compare.
    Best for
    A Tokyo label with Hong Kong ownership ties.

    BAPE Ghost Tee (jp.bape.com New Arrivals) ¥12,100 (jp.bape.com, checked Oct 2026; undated, tax status not stated) · BAPE Sport Relaxed Fit Pullover Hoodie (jp.bape.com New Arrivals) ¥39,600 (jp.bape.com, checked Oct 2026; undated, tax status not stated) · College Coach Jacket (jp.bape.com New Arrivals) ¥36,300 (jp.bape.com, checked Oct 2026; undated, tax status not stated) · Shark Long Wallet (jp.bape.com New Arrivals) ¥25,300 (jp.bape.com, checked Oct 2026; undated, tax status not stated) · BAPE Snapback Cap (jp.bape.com New Arrivals) ¥12,100 (jp.bape.com, checked Oct 2026; undated, tax status not stated) · ABC Camo Shark Pullover Hoodie SS25, gray (retail price shown by StockX) $356 (released 1 Mar 2025)

  6. #6 · $$$–$$$$

    Corteiz logo

    Corteiz

    2017London, United Kingdom

    A London label that Wikipedia and Snobette date to 2017, founded by Clint Ogbenna, known as Clint 419. Highsnobiety lists its Nike Air Max 95 collaboration as a March 2023 release.

    What it shares

    • Nike collaboration: Snobette says Nike approached Clint, leading to three Air Max 95 silhouettes, and HBX lists Nike among CLOT's collaborators
    • Wider collaborations: Complex lists Denim Tears, Barriers and Nigo among collaborators, without dates
    • Graphic basics: Complex says the early range included T-shirts, sweatsuits and beanies

    Where it differs

    • Drop-led selling: Complex says drops are announced vaguely with the location revealed by GPS coordinates
    • Much younger: Corteiz dates to 2017, and CLOT to 2003
    Price vs CLOT
    No like-for-like price. Corteiz's own store listed pounds: the Corroded Island tee at £35 and the Lundun Stitch zip hoodie at £120, regular price (checked October 2026). CLOT's listings are Hong Kong dollars. We do not convert between them.
    Best for
    A younger London label with a Nike collaboration and event-style drops.

    Corroded Island tee (black) £35 (official store, regular price, Oct 2026) · Write-Off heavyweight tee (navy) £65 (official store, regular price, Oct 2026) · Lundun Stitch zip hoodie (forest / yellow) £120 (official store, regular price, Oct 2026) · Stitch Down denim jacket (faded indigo) £140 (official store, regular price, Oct 2026) · Bolo down jacket (triple black) £250 (official store, regular price, Oct 2026) · Island leather card holder (black) £70 (official store, regular price, Oct 2026) · Superior Royale New Era 59FIFTY fitted cap (pink) £50 (official store, regular price, Oct 2026) · Alcatraz cargo shorts (triple black) US$105 (StockX retail price, released 2 Aug 2023) · Corteiz x Nike Air Max 95 £169 (about $209 per Highsnobiety) (retail, March 2023 release)

At a glance

Brand From Price tier vs CLOT Known for
CLOT Hong Kong $$–$$$$ — Collaborations, East-meets-West streetwear
Alife New York City $$–$$$ No like-for-like price Collaborations, Lower East Side skate-and-graffiti look
Staple New York City $$ No like-for-like price Pigeon graphic, Nike SB Dunk
Undefeated Los Angeles $$–$$$ No like-for-like price Sneaker boutique, tally-mark logo, collaborations
Patta Amsterdam $$–$$$ No like-for-like price Amsterdam store, sneaker collaborations
A Bathing Ape Tokyo $$$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Camo, Tokyo streetwear, multiple lines
Corteiz London $$$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Alcatraz logo, drops, Nike collaboration

Price tiers use the directory's $–$$$$$ scale and describe typical retail positioning, not exact prices.

A note on dupes and replicas

We don't list replicas or sellers of CLOT look-alikes. In our research we found no source describing counterfeit CLOT or how common it is, so we make no claim about that. In the sources we opened, CLOT was sold through Juice Store; HBX describes JUICE as a retail outlet with branches in Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, though it does not name Juice Store.

If you want the collaboration-led, East-meets-West feel without CLOT, a genuine alternative is a different brand with its own designs; the picks above were chosen on that basis.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best brands like CLOT?

In our assessment, Alife, Staple and Undefeated come closest: each is described by sources as working with major sneaker brands, as HBX says CLOT does. No source we found compares them to CLOT directly.

Are there cheaper brands like CLOT?

We can't say like for like. The CLOT prices we found are in Hong Kong dollars at Juice Store, such as a tee at HK$480, and none of the picks lists Hong Kong dollars in our records. For reference, Undefeated's site listed a tee at $45 and Corteiz's a tee at £35; the currencies differ, so we do not compare them.

Who founded CLOT, and when?

HBX says Edison Chen and Kevin Poon established CLOT in 2003, and Hypebeast's brand page gives Hong Kong headquarters.

What is CLOT known for?

Hypebeast describes it as a streetwear label and lifestyle brand that aims to bridge Eastern and Western culture. HBX lists collaborators including Disney, Nike and adidas.

Is there a CLOT dupe?

We don't list replicas. We found no source on counterfeit CLOT.

Where is CLOT from?

Hong Kong, per Hypebeast's brand page.

How we chose these brands

We started from the directory's brands and used its style, product and price data to shortlist six whose look, origin or collaboration style overlap with CLOT, keeping only brands for which we had already researched and checked a record. Facts such as founding, ownership and prices come from the numbered sources below, each opened and checked in October 2026. Rankings, 'what it shares' and 'best for' are our editorial judgement: no reputable source we found compares these brands to CLOT directly. Price comparisons are like for like only where we found a comparable item in the same currency from an official store; CLOT's only prices we found are Hong Kong dollars on Juice Store, so we make no cheaper-or-dearer claim. Prices are single snapshots from retailers and brand sites and will change.

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