Alternatives

Brands like Essentials

Six labels that share Essentials's luxury streetwear character at a lower price. Essentials typically runs tees $40-50, hoodies $120-180 (PacSun tier); every pick below sits at least one tier lower on our 10-point price scale, matched on design, quality, reputation and style.

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Cheaper alternatives

ASICS

performance running

Activewear · Japan

Quality

7.0

Price

$$$$$$

Design

6 of 10

Reputation

7 of 10

Quality 7 vs 6 · one price tier lower

American Eagle

youth denim and casual basics

Accessible High Street · United States

Quality

5.0

Price

$$$$$

Design

5 of 10

Reputation

6 of 10

Quality 5 vs 6 · two price tiers lower

Puma

football heritage and sport lifestyle

Activewear · Germany

Quality

6.0

Price

$$$$$

Design

6 of 10

Reputation

7 of 10

Quality 6 vs 6 · two price tiers lower

Adidas

sportswear and tracksuits

Activewear · Germany

Quality

6.0

Price

$$$$$$

Design

7 of 10

Reputation

8.5 of 10

Quality 6 vs 6 · one price tier lower

Reebok

retro trainers and gym heritage

Activewear · United States

Quality

5.0

Price

$$$$$

Design

5 of 10

Reputation

6 of 10

Quality 5 vs 6 · two price tiers lower

Nike

global sportswear and activewear

Activewear · United States

Quality

6.0

Price

$$$$$$

Design

7 of 10

Reputation

8 of 10

Quality 6 vs 6 · one price tier lower

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Sporty & Rich

wellness-coded luxury basics

Luxury Streetwear · United States

Quality

5.5

Price

$$$$$

Design

6 of 10

Reputation

6 of 10

Nike ACG

technical outdoor sportswear

Technical Outdoor · United States

Quality

7.0

Price

$$$$$$

Design

7 of 10

Reputation

7 of 10

Girlfriend Collective

minimal activewear sets

Activewear · United States

Quality

6.0

Price

$$$$$

Design

6 of 10

Reputation

6 of 10

Kith

premium collab-heavy streetwear

Luxury Streetwear · United States

Quality

7.0

Price

$$$$$

Design

6 of 10

Reputation

7 of 10

Adidas Terrex

trail and outdoor performance wear

Technical Outdoor · Germany

Quality

7.0

Price

$$$$$

Design

6 of 10

Reputation

6 of 10

On

running apparel and performance basics

Activewear · Switzerland

Quality

7.0

Price

$$$$$$

Design

7 of 10

Reputation

7.5 of 10

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