Brands like Sacai: 7 alternatives, from Tokyo labels to avant-garde streetwear

The closest matches to Sacai, in our view, are Poliquant, Visvim and Number (N)ine. Wikipedia says Sacai was founded in 1999 by Chitose Abe and is headquartered in Tokyo. Poliquant is a Tokyo label founded in 2016 by Junichi Sugita, according to HBX and Sabukaru; Wikipedia and Oui Speak Fashion give Tokyo as Visvim's headquarters; and Hypebeast quotes Hint Magazine calling Number (N)ine a Tokyo-based men's label launched by Takahiro Miyashita. If it is the designer-meets-sportswear angle, Off-White is the one to look at, since Sacai and Off-White both have Nike collaborations.

Yokogao describes the idea behind Sacai as the fusion of garments or fabrics to create something new. The sacai Official Store page we opened did not show item prices, so we have no price for Sacai's own line and we make no 'cheaper' claim. We have sorted the picks by what you are probably after: another Tokyo label, a designer label that reworks existing clothes, or Nike-style collaboration energy.

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The short answer

  • Closest on the hybrid idea

    Poliquant

    A Tokyo label whose multi-use jackets with connecting layers Sabukaru describes.

  • Japanese craft, American references

    Visvim

    Collater.al describes American workwear sturdiness combined with Japanese craftsmanship.

  • Tokyo designer label, revived

    Number (N)ine

    Hypebeast reported in September 2025 that Takahiro Miyashita is returning to the creative helm.

  • Reworked garments

    Vetements

    Fashion Studies Journal says it reworked garments from partner brands such as Levi's and added its own logo.

  • Designer plus Nike

    Off-White

    Complex reports its Nike collaboration 'The Ten' debuted in 2017.

  • Remade and rebuilt pieces

    Needles

    REBUILD by NEEDLES is a remake wear capsule that began in 2010, per the brand's profile.

  • Tokyo streetwear heritage

    NEIGHBORHOOD

    Began in 1994, when Shinsuke Takizawa left Major Force to launch it.

What 'like Sacai' usually means

In our view, alternatives usually offer one or more of three things: the design idea (hybrid or reworked garments), the origin (a Japanese label) or the collaborations (sportswear partners). Few brands deliver all of them.

Fashionography says hybridity is central to Sacai's design philosophy, juxtaposing diverse fabric textures to create unexpected garment forms. Wikipedia says Vogue credits Sacai with breaking down the dichotomy between casual and formal clothing, and gives a 2016 to 2022 span of collaborations with partners including The North Face, A.P.C., Nike and Dior.

For prices, the only figures we have are for collaborations: Snobette reported in May 2019, ahead of launch, that the Nike sacai LDWaffle was priced at $180 and the Blazer Mid at $140. Those are 2019 collaboration prices, not a guide to Sacai's main line, so every price note below says 'no like-for-like price'.

7 brands like Sacai, ranked by how close they get

  1. #1 · $$–$$$$

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    Poliquant

    2016Tokyo, Japan

    The closest match in our view. HBX says Junichi Sugita created Poliquant in early 2016, and Sabukaru also says 2016 and calls him a Tokyo-born designer. EYE_C says outerwear is the label's speciality.

    What it shares

    • A Tokyo label built around pieces that change: Sabukaru lists multi-use jackets with connecting layers and baggy drawstring trousers, and Yokogao describes the idea behind Sacai as the fusion of garments or fabrics
    • Outerwear collaborations: TAION announced its first-ever collaboration with Poliquant, a 4-in-1 modular down system for FW25; Wikipedia lists Sacai collaborations with The North Face and Nike, among others
    • Japanese craft: HBX says the label combines Japanese craftsmanship with European-style tailoring and fit

    Where it differs

    • Newer (founded 2016 against Sacai's 1999), with a technical bent: EYE_C describes space-like uniforms with military and outdoor references and names Pertex
    • We could not read Poliquant's own website, so we cannot say whether it sells direct online; HBX and Foot District stock it
    Price vs Sacai
    No like-for-like price. Foot District listed a Linked Layer tee at 114 EUR (190 EUR struck through) and a Breathable Gradient hoodie at 322 EUR (585 EUR struck through) during a Mid Season Sale, checked October 2026. TAION listed its 4-in-1 modular down system at a regular $749.00 with no currency code shown. The sacai store page we opened showed no item prices.
    Best for
    Technical, modular Tokyo outerwear.

    Linked Layer relaxed tee 114 EUR (190 EUR struck through) (Foot District, Mid Season Sale, checked Oct 2026) · Breathable Gradient relaxed hoodie 322 EUR (585 EUR struck through) (Foot District, Mid Season Sale, checked Oct 2026) · Cropped relaxed cargo pants 184 EUR (335 EUR struck through) (Foot District, Mid Season Sale, checked Oct 2026) · Transformable relaxed rain jacket 243 EUR (540 EUR struck through) (Foot District, checked Oct 2026) · TAION x Poliquant 4-in-1 modular down system $749.00 (regular price) (TAION, FW25 launch, checked Oct 2026)

  2. #2 · $$$$–$$$$$

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    Visvim

    2000Tokyo, Japan

    Collater.al and FEATURE say Hiroki Nakamura founded Visvim in 2000; Wikipedia's article body says 2001, and Wikipedia and Oui Speak Fashion give Tokyo as the headquarters.

    What it shares

    • A founder-designer label in Tokyo: Wikipedia lists Nakamura as Visvim's Creative Director and CEO, and Wikipedia names Chitose Abe as Sacai's founder
    • Clothing and footwear: Wikipedia names the FBT moccasin-sneaker and the Christo sandal among Visvim's signature items, and Sacai's store lists clothing, bags, accessories and shoes
    • Japanese craftsmanship: Collater.al describes the combination of American workwear sturdiness with Japanese craftsmanship

    Where it differs

    • FEATURE says the designs draw on Native American workwear, vintage Americana, Japanese boro repair and antique European military uniforms, where Fashionography stresses Sacai's juxtaposed fabric textures
    • We could not confirm who legally owns the company; visvim.tv's footer reads Cubism Inc.
    Price vs Sacai
    No like-for-like price. The only Visvim prices we could verify are from a November 2018 MR PORTER capsule, shown with a $ sign, no currency and no sale status: a printed T-shirt at $315 and a Jumbo Loopback Hoodie at $730. We found no current price on visvim.tv, and the sacai store page showed none.
    Best for
    Craft-led Japanese clothing and footwear with American references.

    Printed T-Shirt (MR PORTER exclusive capsule) $315 (Gear Patrol, Nov 2018; currency and sale status not stated) · Jumbo Loopback Hoodie (MR PORTER exclusive capsule) $730 (Gear Patrol, Nov 2018; currency and sale status not stated) · Elk Flannel Shirt (MR PORTER exclusive capsule) $800 (Gear Patrol, Nov 2018; currency and sale status not stated) · Kodiak Down Jacket (MR PORTER exclusive capsule) $5,210 (Gear Patrol, Nov 2018; currency and sale status not stated)

  3. #3 · $$–$$$

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    Number (N)ine

    1996Tokyo, Japan

    Highsnobiety says Takahiro Miyashita launched Number (N)ine in 1997, while its 2026 relaunch article refers to a 1996 debut. Hypebeast reported in 2009 that the label was ending, and in September 2025 that Miyashita is returning to the creative helm.

    What it shares

    • A Tokyo designer label from the late 1990s: Number (N)ine dates to 1996 or 1997, and Wikipedia dates Sacai to 1999
    • A designer label with runway ambitions: Highsnobiety says the original label evolved from a graphic-heavy affair to elegant, influential runway shows, and Wikipedia says Vogue credits Sacai with breaking down the casual and formal divide

    Where it differs

    • The original name sits with someone else: Highsnobiety says Miyashita's new label is called Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita, and that the original name went to a parent company
    • Highsnobiety says the original label's tees were famously grungy, with skull graphics; Yokogao describes Sacai's idea as fusing garments or fabrics
    Price vs Sacai
    No like-for-like price. The brand's own item page listed products in US dollars, all sold out when we checked in October 2026, with items at $168.80 ('BACK, I MISSED YOU.') and $270.20 ('Ian.'). Hypebeast gave the relaunch tees as ¥22,000 to ¥35,200. The sacai store page showed no item prices.
    Best for
    A revived Tokyo designer label with graphic tees.

    'BACK, I MISSED YOU.' tee $168.80 (brand site, Oct 2026) · 'Ian.' tee $270.20 (brand site, Oct 2026)

  4. #4 · $$$$$

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    Vetements

    2014Zurich, Switzerland

    Business of Fashion dates the founding to 2014 and says it began as a design collective, and Fashion Studies Journal says it was founded by the brothers Demna and Guram Gvasalia, who grew up in Georgia. Business of Fashion reports that Demna exited in September 2019, and the brand's site describes it as under the creative direction of Guram Gvasalia.

    What it shares

    • Reworked garments: Fashion Studies Journal says Vetements reworked garments tied to partner brands, including Levi's and Dr. Martens, and added its own logo; Yokogao describes Sacai's core idea as the fusion of garments or fabrics
    • Casual meets designer: Business of Fashion quotes Vogue on Vetements' refinement of mass culture, and Wikipedia says Vogue credits Sacai with breaking down the casual and formal divide
    • Designers from established houses: Fashion Studies Journal says Demna had designed for Maison Martin Margiela, Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga, and Yokogao says Abe worked as a pattern maker at Comme des Garcons

    Where it differs

    • A Zurich-headquartered label, where Sacai is headquartered in Tokyo
    • Fashion Studies Journal describes a post-Soviet aesthetic, with appropriation and legacy as recurring themes
    Price vs Sacai
    No like-for-like price. We could not open a current retailer listing, so Vetements prices are press-dated: a DHL-logo T-shirt at up to €245 in April 2016, and, in 2018, pieces from a hometown collection from $460 and an Olive Green oversized bomber jacket at $3,540. The sacai store page showed no item prices.
    Best for
    Reworked, logo-led designer clothing.

    DHL-logo T-shirt (German online shops) up to €245 (April 2016) · "We love our hometown" hoodie and tee collection from $460 (January 2018) · "Olive Green" oversized bomber jacket $3,540 (March 2018)

  5. #5 · $$$–$$$$$

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    Off-White

    2013Milan, Italy

    The official site says Virgil Abloh founded Off-White in 2013 as a multi-platform creative endeavor, with a design studio based in Milan. Complex reports that LVMH announced the sale of Off-White to Bluestar Alliance on 30 September 2024, on undisclosed terms.

    What it shares

    • Nike collaboration: Complex reports that Off-White's Nike collaboration 'The Ten' debuted in 2017, and Wikipedia lists Nike among Sacai's collaborations
    • Designer plus street references: the official site describes ideas of streetwear, luxury, art, music and architecture, and Wikipedia says Vogue credits Sacai with breaking down the casual and formal divide
    • Wide collaboration lists: Wikipedia lists Off-White collaborations including Levi's, Champion, IKEA and Rimowa, and Sacai collaborations including Apple and Dior

    Where it differs

    • Its founder died at 41, according to CBS News; Glossy said in October 2024 that Off-White had struggled to live up to his tenure
    • Highsnobiety describes the quotation-mark device placing ordinary words in quotes
    Price vs Sacai
    No like-for-like price. Off-White's Canadian storefront lists Canadian dollars, such as the Off Line Hoodie at CA$770, undated and checked October 2026; a US retailer listed the Diag Helvetica Over Hoodie at a regular $670.00, sold out. The sacai store page showed no item prices.
    Best for
    Designer clothing with sportswear collaborations.

    Off Line Hoodie CA$770 (Off-White (en-ca), checked Oct 2026) · Ripped Narciso Regular Hoodie CA$1,070 (Off-White (en-ca), checked Oct 2026) · Half Arrow Regular Zip Hoodie CA$1,155 (Off-White (en-ca), checked Oct 2026) · Diag Helvetica Over Hoodie, regular price (a $179.99 sale price with no size stated; sold out) $670 (Simon, checked Oct 2026) · For All hoodie (more affordable capsule) $170 (FashionUnited, launch on 8 January (year not stated)) · For All t-shirt (more affordable capsule) $95 (FashionUnited, launch on 8 January (year not stated)) · Diags T-Shirt, black/white (consigned by trusted sellers; price not labelled resale or retail) $226 (Stadium Goods, checked Oct 2026) · Vulcanized Low Leather Sneakers, white CA$685 (Off-White (en-ca), checked Oct 2026) · Vulcanized Low Leather Sneakers, black CA$690 (Off-White (en-ca), checked Oct 2026) · End Of Play Sneakers, black/white CA$770 (Off-White (en-ca), checked Oct 2026) · Out Of Office Sneakers CA$980 (Off-White (en-ca), checked Oct 2026)

  6. #6 · $$$–$$$$

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    Needles

    1997Tokyo, Japan

    Needles is designed by Keizo Shimizu, the founder of Nepenthes; its profile page says 1995 and Juice Store says he founded it as a sub-brand in 1997. We could not settle the disagreement.

    What it shares

    • Remade pieces: the brand's profile describes REBUILD by NEEDLES as a remake wear capsule that began in 2010, and Yokogao describes Sacai's idea as fusing garments or fabrics
    • Collaborations: END. Clothing lists a Junya Watanabe MAN x Needles bomber, and Complex reported an AWGE x Needles collaboration in March 2018; Wikipedia lists Sacai collaborations with A.P.C., Nike and Dior

    Where it differs

    • Hypebeast says Needles draws on American Western, workwear and bohemian influences; Juice Store ties its butterfly-embroidered tracksuit to Steve McQueen's tattoo in the film Papillon
    • The Needles website lists stores by region only and shows no online shop
    Price vs Sacai
    No like-for-like price. END. Clothing's Australian site lists Australian dollars, with no date: the Papillon pocket T-shirt at AU$175 and the velour track hoodie at AU$509, seen in October 2026. The sacai store page showed no item prices.
    Best for
    Japanese remade and track-style pieces with a distinctive motif.

    Papillon pocket T-shirt (black) AU$175 (END. (AU), checked Oct 2026) · Velour track hoodie AU$509 (END. (AU), checked Oct 2026) · Sateen track jacket (navy) AU$439 (END. (AU), checked Oct 2026) · Sateen track pants (navy), sale AU$270 (AU$385 listed) (END. (AU), checked Oct 2026) · Jacquard baseball cap, sale AU$104 (AU$189 listed) (END. (AU), checked Oct 2026)

  7. #7 · $$–$$$$

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    NEIGHBORHOOD

    1994Tokyo, Japan

    Hypebeast says Shinsuke Takizawa resigned from the Major Force label in 1994 to launch NEIGHBORHOOD, and Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo lists 1994 as the year it was established.

    What it shares

    • A Tokyo label started by someone leaving an established one: Takizawa left Major Force, and Yokogao says Abe worked as a pattern maker at Comme des Garcons before sacai
    • Sneaker collaborations: Highsnobiety calls the 2004 adidas Superstar one of the most coveted sneaker releases of its era, and END. lists a Y-3 x NBHD Nizza sneaker; Wikipedia lists Nike among Sacai's collaborations

    Where it differs

    • Highsnobiety describes American military, biker and rock & roll culture, where Fashionography describes Sacai's juxtaposed fabric textures
    • Harresoe names rugged selvedge denim, graphic tees, utility vests and M-65 jackets as signature pieces
    Price vs Sacai
    No like-for-like price. On END.'s US site in October 2026 a Pigment Dyed Logo T-Shirt was $125 and a Zip Work Jacket $299, an undated retailer snapshot. The sacai store page showed no item prices.
    Best for
    Tokyo streetwear with a military and biker lineage.

    Pigment-dyed logo tee $125 (END., Oct 2026) · Staple logo zip hoodie $245 (END., Oct 2026) · Zip work jacket $299 (END., Oct 2026)

At a glance

Brand From Price tier vs Sacai Known for
Sacai Tokyo $$$$–$$$$$ — Hybrid garments, Nike collaborations
Poliquant Tokyo $$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Modular outerwear, TAION collaboration
Visvim Tokyo $$$$–$$$$$ No like-for-like price FBT moccasin, natural dyes, Americana references
Number (N)ine Tokyo $$–$$$ No like-for-like price Graphic tees, Miyashita relaunch
Vetements Zurich $$$$$ No like-for-like price Reworked partner-brand garments
Off-White Milan $$$–$$$$$ No like-for-like price Quotation marks, Nike 'The Ten' collaboration
Needles Tokyo $$$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Butterfly embroidery, track jackets, REBUILD
NEIGHBORHOOD Tokyo $$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Military and biker references, selvedge denim

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. Sacai sells through its Official Store at sacai.jp, which has a store locator, so buying from it is the clearer route. We found no source on how Sacai handles counterfeits, so we make no claim about it.

A genuine alternative is a different brand with its own designs. The picks above were chosen on that basis: each is a separate brand selling under its own name.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best brands like Sacai?

In our assessment, Poliquant, Visvim and Number (N)ine come closest: Tokyo labels with craft-led or reworked clothing. Off-White is the nearest if you want a designer label with Nike collaborations.

Are there cheaper brands like Sacai?

We could not show a clear case. The sacai Official Store page we opened showed no item prices, and the alternatives list euros, dollars, Canadian or Australian dollars on different items.

Who founded Sacai?

Chitose Abe, born Chitose Sakai, founded Sacai in 1999, according to Wikipedia. Yokogao says she started it as a small side business.

Who owns Sacai?

We could not find a source that says who owns Sacai. Wikipedia lists the company type as private and names no owners or investors.

How much did the Nike sacai collaboration cost?

Snobette reported in May 2019, ahead of launch, that the Nike sacai LDWaffle was priced at $180 and the Blazer Mid at $140. We have no current price for Sacai's own line.

Is there a Sacai dupe?

We don't list replicas. Each brand on this page sells under its own name; we do not list replica sellers.

How we chose these brands

We shortlisted seven brands from the directory whose design idea, origin or collaboration style overlaps with Sacai, using only brands whose research records we have completed. Facts such as founding, ownership and prices come from the numbered sources in each brand's research record, opened and checked in October 2026, and the page text was then checked against them by an independent pass. Rankings, 'what it shares' and 'best for' are our editorial judgement: no reputable source we found compares most of these brands to Sacai directly. Price comparisons are like for like only where the garment, currency and listing type are comparable; otherwise we say so, and we found no price for Sacai's own line to compare against. Prices are single snapshots from retailers and brand sites and will change.

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