Labels like A.P.C.?

[aclosedbox]

I was wondering if anyone could point me to some labels similar to A.P.C. in focus and price range...I really like A.P.C.'s simplistic (deconstructed?) style with focus on cut and fabric and no branding. I know, the pricing seems way off for some pieces...but really since I realized that I'm starting to go head-to-toe APC some days, which is something I don't really like (when a whole outfit, mine or someone else's, is all the same brand/label/designer), that I need to diversify! But I love the aesthetic and want to find something on the same page.

Really the similarities in design/cut are what I am looking for...quality fabrics would also be nice...and price points in APC range or lower...it doesn't have to perfectly match what I'm looking for, I'm just looking for some suggestions to look at that may appeal to me

so please suggest away!

Thanks!

 

[mulansauce]

late 90s Gap

 

[confab]

Maybe check out Zara and Filippa K.

 

[mulansauce]

Zara is spotty. Filippa K is closer.

Our Legacy is APCish. Lots of Swedish brands are APCish. Maybe Agnes B.

 

[flatfront]

Albam in the UK has a similar yet more British aesthetic. Well made simple basics.

 

[aclosedbox]

Originally Posted by flatfront

Albam in the UK has a similar yet more British aesthetic. Well made simple basics.

This is very interesting...exchange rates are steep but they have some tempting things. Have you ever tried their egyptian cotton t's?

And Filippa K and Agnes B make some workable stuff as well

Does anyone have any experience with club monaco? In terms of fit and fabric?

 

[mulansauce]

Fit is fine. Fabric is often poop. Design is all over. Not APC but not bad overall for a mall brand.

 

[flatfront]

Re Albam,
The tees are fantastic in terms of quality right up there with Sunspel. Initially the fit was a little off but they have sorted this now and their V-neck tees are easily my fave.
I like the approach of the label too WRT to support of old school manufacturers rather than out-sourcimg.

 

[Johnny Amiga]

I second the recommendation for swedish brands (and definitely Agnes B <3). In addition to Filippa K and Our Legacy, you might look into Velour, Acne, Peter Jensen and Siv Stoldal.

Oh, and maybe Surface To Air and YMC.

 

[benchan]

You may want to take a look at WHYRED

 

[Racove]

The stuff by Albam looks great.

 

[flashback]

I buy a lot of club monaco stuff... I find plenty of stuff that I like and that fits well, although lately I have noticed more stuff that I wouldn't be caught dead wearing. They used to have zero branding, now they have some weird amjackish gothic-style logo and they're starting to put it on some of the clothes. As long as you stay away from that there is decent stuff to be found there. Like someone else said, pretty good for a mall brand.

 

[milosz]

Apolis Activism?

 

[MiniW]

believe it or not, if you buy a nice piece from almost anywhere that has no visible logos, and the cut is toward fitted but not slim, I have a hard time believing that it can't be worked into your A.P.C.ish style.

if you are in NYC, try some of the more drab colors from Uniqlo. Otherwise J crew is not unlike A.P.C. when you think about it, and it can be had for a much lower price when it's on sale. A.P.C. pants will definitely be more flattering though.

 

[aclosedbox]

ah miniw you are exactly right...some of my stuff is j crew that i had tailored a bit. and the best thing about apc has always been the pants in my opinion, in addition to their drab but still interesting colors. all of these suggestions have resulted in a new bookmark or two...Albam and Surface 2 Air in particular! You guys are incredibly helpful