Brands like Études: 7 alternatives, from closest to broadest

No brand is an exact match for Études, in our view, but Noah, Aimé Leon Dore and Polar Skate Co. come closest on story and look. Études' About page says Aurélien Arbet and Jérémie Egry founded it in 2012 and that the founders started it between Paris and New York. Wikipedia's infobox lists 2015 for the New York label Noah, The Fashion Law and Wikipedia give 2014 for Aimé Leon Dore, and Boardertown dates Polar to 2011.

Études' About page cites street culture and modernist design as references and highlights the Blue Klein and twelve stars from the European flag as graphic motifs. It also lists artist and brand collaborations, among them Andy Warhol, Maia Ruth Lee and FREITAG. We have sorted the picks by how much they overlap with that mix of graphics, art and ready-to-wear.

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The short answer

  • Closest on culture and collaborations

    Noah

    Its About page says it merges skate, surf and music culture with classic menswear.

  • Menswear-meets-streetwear, New York

    Aimé Leon Dore

    Highsnobiety describes a mix of classic menswear and streetwear.

  • Artist-drawn graphics

    Polar Skate Co.

    END. says its graphics are original, with designs created by founder Pontus Alv.

  • Scandinavian, European pricing

    Norse Projects

    Wikipedia says it was founded in 2004 as a retail streetwear shop and art gallery.

  • Graphic-led skate label

    Rassvet

    Sevenstore says the AW20 collection features bold abstract graphics tiled across shirting and knitwear.

  • Art, music and a clean look

    Patta

    Mixmag describes the label as fusing art and music with a clean aesthetic.

  • Artist-led, distressed pieces

    Gallery Dept.

    Fashion Beans describes founder Josué Thomas as a multidisciplinary artist.

What 'like Études' usually means

In our view, alternatives usually offer one or more of three things: the look (graphic-led, art-referencing streetwear), the story (a small design-led label with artist collaborations) or a Paris or European base. Few brands deliver all of them.

Études' About page lists ready-to-wear including jackets and coats, trousers, denim, suits and sets, T-shirts, sweatshirts, knitwear and shirts, plus accessories such as caps, eyewear and books. French Wikipedia lists artist collaborations with Daniel Everett (2015), Mark Gonzales (2016), Dike Blair (2017), Robert Crumb (2018) and Henry Taylor (2019), and brand capsules with Adidas (2018), Karl Kani (2019) and Starter (2019).

We could not give a like-for-like price comparison for any pick. When we checked in October 2026, etudes-studio.com showed sale prices shown beside higher regular prices, such as a Boxy Sweatshirt Season at €75 against a regular €250; the sale figures are sale prices, and we could not confirm the regular figures as full retail. The alternatives list different items, retailers and currencies, so the price notes below say 'no like-for-like price' unless they show a real match.

7 brands like Études, ranked by how close they get

  1. #1 · $$–$$$$

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    Noah

    2015New York City, United States

    The closest match in our view. The About page names Brendon Babenzien and Estelle Bailey-Babenzien as founders; sources differ on the year, with Hypebeast saying it officially entered the streetwear scene in 2015, Wikipedia listing 2015 and Business of Fashion saying it was first founded in 2002 and relaunched in May 2015.

    What it shares

    • Culture-led design: Noah's About page describes the aesthetic as merging the energy of skate, surf and music culture with classic menswear, and Études' About page cites street culture and modernist design as references
    • adidas partnerships: Wikipedia says Noah and adidas Originals launched a final SS22 series after earlier work in 2020 and 2021, though that article is tagged as needing more citations; French Wikipedia lists an Études Adidas capsule in 2018
    • A wide ready-to-wear range: Noah's store lists outerwear, sweaters, shirts, tees, pants, denim, accessories and footwear; Études' About page lists jackets and coats, trousers, denim, suits and sets, T-shirts and knitwear

    Where it differs

    • Highsnobiety quotes Babenzien saying that calling Noah a streetwear brand was absurd; an October 2015 Hypebeast interview quotes Études defining itself as streetwear
    • Noah's About page says it joined 1% for the Planet in 2019 and donates portions of profits; we found no equivalent statement in the Études sources we opened
    Price vs Études
    No like-for-like price. Noah's own store listed retail prices with a $ sign and no currency code: a Classic Recycled Cotton tee at $58 and a Core Classic hoodie at $168 (checked October 2026). Études' euro prices on etudes-studio.com were sale prices shown beside higher regular prices.
    Best for
    Culture-led menswear with a design-team story and sneaker partnerships.

    Classic Recycled Cotton tee $58 (no currency code shown) (official store, retail price, checked Oct 2026) · Heather Ringer tee $98 (no currency code shown) (official store, retail price, checked Oct 2026) · Core Classic hoodie $168 (no currency code shown) (official store, retail price, checked Oct 2026) · Pleated Jean $248 (no currency code shown) (official store, retail price, checked Oct 2026) · The Redford Jacket $348 (no currency code shown) (official store, retail price, checked Oct 2026) · Suede Jacket $1,598 (no currency code shown) (official store, retail price, checked Oct 2026) · Classic Leather Belt $158 (no currency code shown) (official store, retail price, checked Oct 2026) · Noah x Timex MK1 Anchor watch $248 (no currency code shown) (official store, retail price, checked Oct 2026)

  2. #2 · $$–$$$$

    Aimé Leon Dore logo

    Aimé Leon Dore

    2014New York City, United States

    Wikipedia says Aimé Leon Dore was founded in March 2014 by designer Teddy Santis, and Highsnobiety says it was founded in Queens, New York.

    What it shares

    • A mix of tailoring and streetwear: Highsnobiety describes classic menswear mixed with streetwear and an urban preppy character; Études' range includes suits and sets as well as T-shirts and sweatshirts
    • Sneaker-brand collaborations: Wikipedia lists Aimé Leon Dore collaborations with New Balance from 2019, and French Wikipedia lists an Études Adidas capsule in 2018
    • Outside investors: The Fashion Law reported an LVMH Luxury Ventures minority stake in January 2022, and FashionNetwork said in 2015 that new shareholders including Fashion Capital Partners had joined Études

    Where it differs

    • Aimé Leon Dore has run its own store with an attached coffee shop, Café Leon Dore, per Wikipedia; the Études sources we opened mention a Paris store and a Galeries Lafayette corner
    • Porsche's newsroom said in February 2020 that it had worked with Aimé Leon Dore on a restored Porsche 911, a different collaboration world from Études' artist projects
    Price vs Études
    No like-for-like price. The Aimé Leon Dore store listed a Micro Logo tee at $85 and a Tonal Logo hoodie at $195, with a $ sign and no currency code (checked October 2026). Études' euro prices were sale prices shown beside higher regular prices.
    Best for
    Tailoring-meets-streetwear from a New York label with sneaker partnerships.

    Micro Logo tee $85 (no currency code shown) (official store, checked Oct 2026) · Unisphere tee $95 (no currency code shown) (official store, checked Oct 2026) · Tonal Logo hoodie $195 (no currency code shown) (official store, checked Oct 2026) · Relaxed Fit denim $300 (no currency code shown) (official store, checked Oct 2026)

  3. #3 · $–$$$

    Polar Skate Co. logo

    Polar Skate Co.

    2011Malmö, Sweden

    Boardertown says Polar Skate Co. was founded in 2011 by Pontus Alv, a professional skateboarder and artist; END. says it hails from Malmö, Sweden, and Hypebeast says Alv continues to be based in Malmö.

    What it shares

    • Graphic-led clothing: END. says Polar's graphics are original, with designs created by Alv himself; an October 2015 Hypebeast interview quotes Études saying the graphics are very important
    • Artist work: Boardertown says Polar is known for graphics with artists including Jacob Ovgren, Emilio Santoyo, Mike Hill and Tynan Kerr; Études' About page names Andy Warhol, Maia Ruth Lee and FREITAG among its collaborations
    • Brand collaborations: Boardertown says Polar has collaborated with Nike SB, Carhartt WIP, Levi's and Converse, without dates; French Wikipedia lists Études capsules with Adidas, Karl Kani and Starter

    Where it differs

    • Polar's own site lists hardgoods such as decks, trucks and wheels alongside apparel, where Études' About page lists ready-to-wear and accessories
    • END. describes the clothing as drawing on 1990s influences and blending skate culture with Scandinavian minimalism; Études' About page cites street culture and modernist design
    Price vs Études
    No like-for-like price. END.'s UK store listed pounds: the Stripe T-Shirt at £45, the Waffle Zip Hoodie at £139 and the Koda Jacket at £199 (checked October 2026). Études' prices are in euros and were sale prices shown beside higher regular prices.
    Best for
    Artist-drawn graphics and skate-brand collaborations from Malmö.

    Stripe T-Shirt (Brown & Red) £45 (END. (UK), checked Oct 2026) · Waffle Zip Hoodie (Dirty Black) £139 (END. (UK), checked Oct 2026) · Koda Jacket (Chartreuse) £199 (END. (UK), checked Oct 2026) · Big Boy Shorts (Silver Black) £115 (END. (UK), checked Oct 2026) · Lovely Day Dave Hoodie (Black), sale price £45 (£99 before) (END. (UK), checked Oct 2026)

  4. #4 · $$–$$$$

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    Norse Projects

    2004Copenhagen, Denmark

    FashionUnited says Norse Projects launched in 2004 and was founded by Anton Juul, Mikkel Gronnebaek and Tobia Sloth, and Wikipedia gives Copenhagen as its headquarters.

    What it shares

    • Streetwear with design references: Wikipedia says Norse Projects blends influences from streetwear and classical workwear with high-end fashion; Études' About page cites street culture and modernist design
    • Sneaker-brand work: Highsnobiety says Norse worked on adidas and New Balance silhouettes in 2017; French Wikipedia lists an Études Adidas capsule in 2018
    • Priced in euros at the retailers we checked: END. listed euros for Norse Projects, as etudes-studio.com does for Études

    Where it differs

    • Urban Industry describes timeless design and a distinctly Scandinavian approach to simplicity; the Hypebeast interview with Études quotes it saying graphics are very important
    • Wikipedia says Norse Projects began as a retail streetwear shop and art gallery; French Wikipedia describes Études as a collective founded by the duo of Egry and Arbet
    Price vs Études
    No like-for-like price. END. listed the Standard T-Shirt in white at €70 and the Standard Hoodie at €225 with no sale marking (checked October 2026). Études' euro prices were sale prices shown beside higher regular prices, and the items differ.
    Best for
    Understated Scandinavian basics with a skate-scene background, if you want less graphic content.

    Standard T-Shirt, White €70 (END., Oct 2026) · Standard Hoodie, Black or Dark Navy €225 (END., Oct 2026) · Standard Chinos, Dark Navy €199 (END., Oct 2026) · Arresskov Compact Cotton Shirt Jacket, Dark Navy €265 (END., Oct 2026) · Holmen Wax Jacket, Delicioso Brown €326 (sale; original €435) (END., Oct 2026) · Aros Chino, navy $79 (sale; original $125) (Gear Patrol, published 16 July 2018, updated 13 December 2023)

  5. #5 · $$–$$$

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    Rassvet (PACCBET)

    2016Paris, France

    Feature says Rassvet was founded in 2016 by Gosha Rubchinskiy and the professional skateboarder Tolia Titaev. Our directory lists Paris, but Sevenstore calls it a Muscovite brand and we found no opened source on a move.

    What it shares

    • Graphic-led collections: Sevenstore says the AW20 collection features bold abstract graphics tiled across shirting and knitwear; Études' About page highlights the Blue Klein and twelve stars as graphic motifs
    • Brand collaborations: Flatspot reported Vans x Rassvet skate shoes in 2021 and Texspace Today reported a Dickies collection in 2025; French Wikipedia lists Études capsules with Adidas, Karl Kani and Starter
    • Euro pricing on its own store: Rassvet's site lists euros, as etudes-studio.com does

    Where it differs

    • A skate label with decks in its range, listed at €80 and €90
    • Sevenstore describes an east-meets-west look mixing Eastern Bloc influences with American collegiate style; Études cites street culture and modernist design
    Price vs Études
    No like-for-like price. Rassvet's site listed a Melt tee at €70, a striped loose zip shirt at €295 and Nymph baggy denim pants at €375 with no date, and we did not confirm whether they were full or reduced prices (checked October 2026). Études' euro prices were sale prices shown beside higher regular prices.
    Best for
    Bold graphic collections from a skate-rooted label with euro pricing.

    Melt tee, ash grey €70 (rassvetskateboards.com, checked Oct 2026; undated) · Striped loose zip shirt, blue €295 (rassvetskateboards.com, checked Oct 2026; undated) · Nymph baggy denim pants, black €375 (rassvetskateboards.com, checked Oct 2026; undated) · Loose-fit Nymph denim trucker jacket, black €520 (rassvetskateboards.com, checked Oct 2026; undated) · Titaev skate deck, 8.3 €90 (rassvetskateboards.com, checked Oct 2026; undated) · Logo skate deck, 8.3, blue (shown sold out) €80 (rassvetskateboards.com, checked Oct 2026; undated) · No Borders metal pin, black €10 (rassvetskateboards.com, checked Oct 2026; undated)

  6. #6 · $$–$$$

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    Patta

    2004Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Mixmag says Patta was founded in 2004 by Edson Sabajo and Guillaume Schmidt, and that its first storefront was in the heart of Amsterdam.

    What it shares

    • Art and music: Mixmag describes the label as fusing art and music with a clean aesthetic; Études' About page names artist collaborations including Andy Warhol and Maia Ruth Lee
    • adidas partnerships: Complex lists a Patta adidas Superstar 3Way Consortium in 2009; French Wikipedia lists an Études Adidas capsule in 2018
    • A European city label with its own shop: Patta's site says it started as a small store, and French Wikipedia says Études opened its first store in 2015 in Paris

    Where it differs

    • Patta's site describes the brand as black-owned, and Mixmag quotes Patta's Virgil Chocolaad saying the founders had no outside investors; FashionNetwork said in 2015 that shareholders had joined Études
    Price vs Études
    No like-for-like price. Patta's store shows a $ sign with no currency code: a Black Patta Hoodie at $160 and a Converse x Patta T-shirt at $120 (checked October 2026); END.'s Patta prices are sale prices in euros. Études' euro prices were also sale prices.
    Best for
    Sneaker-collaboration culture with art and music roots 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)

At a glance

Brand From Price tier vs Études Known for
Études Paris $$–$$$$ — Blue Klein and star graphics, artist collaborations
Noah New York City $$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Skate, surf and music-led menswear
Aimé Leon Dore New York City $$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Classic menswear with streetwear, New Balance collaborations
Polar Skate Co. Malmö $–$$$ No like-for-like price Artist graphics, circular stroke logo
Norse Projects Copenhagen $$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Scandinavian minimalism, Standard basics
Rassvet (PACCBET) Paris $$–$$$ No like-for-like price Cyrillic logo, graphic skate collections
Patta Amsterdam $$–$$$ No like-for-like price Sneaker collaborations, art and music
Gallery Dept. Los Angeles $$$–$$$$ No like-for-like price Reworked vintage denim, Art That Kills

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. Études sells through etudes-studio.com, and the Berlin retailer gate194 also lists the brand, so those are the clearer routes. We found no source on how Études 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 Études?

In our assessment, Noah, Aimé Leon Dore and Polar Skate Co. come closest: design-led labels with culture references, brand collaborations and graphic work. Rassvet, Patta and Gallery Dept. are picks if you want a skate-rooted, art-and-music or artist-led label.

Are there cheaper brands like Études?

We could not show a clear case. etudes-studio.com showed sale prices shown beside higher regular prices in October 2026, and the alternatives list different items, retailers and currencies.

Who founded Études?

The brand's About page names Aurélien Arbet and Jérémie Egry as the founders, and French Wikipedia says the duo founded it in 2012.

Where is Études from?

It is based in Paris, according to French Wikipedia, and its About page lists 14 Rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris.

Is there an Études dupe?

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

Where can you buy Études?

Études sells online at etudes-studio.com, with prices in euros. The Berlin retailer gate194 also lists the brand.

How we chose these brands

We shortlisted seven brands from the directory whose story, look or collaboration style overlaps with Études, 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 Études directly. Price comparisons are like for like only where the garment, currency and listing type are comparable; otherwise we say so, and Études' prices in our records were sale prices shown beside higher regular prices. Prices are single snapshots from retailers and brand sites and will change.

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