Hi Katie ! Thanks so much for this video :) I'm actually French and I can add some info about the "French" brands you mentioned. Maje, Sandro and Claudie Pierlot actually belong to the same group (named SMCP, which litterally stands for "Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot"). That must be why you find the 3 have some very similar vibe. However, I'm not a huge fan of them, since A/ They're sizing is not inclusive B/ The price point isn't worth it regarding the material they're using (mostly synthetic). At least, these are the 2 reasons I never bought from them, though I discovered them when I was back in highschool. They might have changed but I haven't checked them out over the course of the past few years. Orta store is actually a Belgian brand. It was founded several years ago, and is based in Brussels. The thing with Orta Store is that sustainability is a core value of the brand. Their products are made in Europe exclusively. They even have made innovations like creating the very first 100% European viscose (which is quite different in finish to any other one). I like them a lot !
Thank you so much this is really helpful!! I had no idea Orta was from Belgium. So great to hear about their sustainability practices, I will definitely pay more attention to them now I know that. Thank you!!
I agree on the quality of SMCP- it’s why I was initially so excited to discover sezane because I felt it delivered better quality at a similar (or lower) price point. And def agree on the lack of sizing inclusivity.
Je suis d’accord avec toi. I’m French too and I don’t like these brands for the same reasons. I think Monoprix have better quality and great options for lower price. 😉
The French catalogue brand La Redoute does a lot of clothes with a Sezane vibe, especially their knitwear. They also seem to have constant sales so they are great on a budget.
Really good video! I have ordered some knitwear and shoes directly from Rosae Paris and I was really impressed by the quality. It is better quality than Sezane in my opinion. The sizing is not the most inclusive for all of the items though but if you can it’s worth a try. I know if you order over a certain amount you don’t pay for postage but I am not sure about fees to the UK as I live in the EU. Thanks so much for the video 😊
Yeah the sizing is disappointing, I would definitely not fit into their trousers so can only really consider top half options from them. I love their style though. It’s so timeless
I loved Nobody’s child dresses but after wearing them for less than a year they started falling apart. Their 100% lenzing™ ecovero™ viscose fabric is awful! It wears off so quickly! I contacted customer service and their answer was that it’s normal for fabrics to wear off!!! I like buying clothes that last and a year is not enough!
I bought 2 viscose dresses in the nineties hat lasted for many years. After getting bored with them I gave them to my daughter still looking fresh. I wouldnt say viscose is a poor fabric at all, except that the ones I knit with can shrink unless washed at low temps.
@@satsumamoon In the 90's they were making a thick-woven, but still drapey and beautiful viscose especially for dresses! I'm not impressed with the viscose materials I see today. Although on the plus side, sometimes it's to make a light chiffon-style material that would otherwise be polyester, so I guess in that specific case it's a step in the right direction.
so fun to find new brands from all over the world that have something in common with a brand I already love! Its easy to get in a rut/bubble when it comes to brands to shop!
Love this video. A sustainable Aussie brand I love is Rowie the Label. Also love Toast UK. Do you mind sharing what top you’re wearing? Love the Peter Pan collar & polka dot combo. X
Hello Katie, thanks for these recs. I’ve ordered from Rosae Paris a few times from the UK and tax/customs etc is not included in the price. It’s approx an additional 20% of the order (hope that makes sense) xx
Thank you - that’s what I was worried about! I guess it’s worth it if you really love the item. Just nervous about if I have to return something. How have you found the quality/sizing of the bits you’ve tried?
@@katie_louise I’ve ordered a few things and have been happy with the quality. I only order when there’s a sale tbh so the extra 20% didn’t worry me too much. I haven’t had to return anything, although did get a dress that looked quite different to the pic. I wore it a few times and resold. The only thing that’s frustrating about RP is that depending on the colour choice, the fabric composition varies and I try to avoid too much polyester etc. I find them a little oversized compared to Sézane. If there are particular pieces your interested in, let me know -I may have them and can give you more info xxx
American girl here. I just recently began purchasing some pieces from Madewell myself. We have a store right next to Anthropologie ( one of my favs) in my local mall. Never went in there. Pieces tend to be more minimal in style, but they are generally good quality and the jeans are great. My budget didn't really need more shops to peruse, but thanks for all the suggestions!! Lol 😊
Great video! Some American brands that are classic and good quality, maybe not exactly like Sezane but I definitely recommend Banana republic, j crew, Ann Taylor and Loft
The issue with these brands is the quality, I recently checked out the new Ann Taylor weekend line and it is so cheaply made….better to spend a few more on Sezane
I just purchased my first piece from Boden and was blown away by the quality! So many thoughtful details you just don't see in many brands and I can tell it will hold up over a long period of wear. Stitching and design were impeccable. 💕
Love finding Boden in the thrift stores here in Florida! Very bright fun prints , great quality and materials 😊shop thrift and second hand when you can ;) ❤
Hello Katie this video is a jewel, thank you so much for all the time you put on it!!! From the French, European section I'd add Caroll and Cyrillus. I buy often from them and love the quality of the items. Maybe they are a bit more classic than Sezane and similar in pricing. Nothing to do with that but your English accent is lovely ❤
Stefanel & Caroll Paris are my favorit bands from over 10 years. Now I shop mostly in Sezane but for example Stefanel have always great cashmere pieces, I score them with big discounts and I'm always surprise that ppl buy overpriced plastic Gaspar from Sezane. And Caroll has nice dresses and skirts, timeless if you know how to buy and what fits you best. 😊
I bought a cashmere pullover from Caroll almost 10 years ago and the quality is fantastic! I paid 70€ at sales back then and I am still sooo in love with it
Funny how i know about most of them. Looks like i found the right channel in terms of style Btw i love that you wrote everything down in the description. This type of organisation is great!
Hi Katie, Everlane some 5-7 years ago used to be a sustainable with fewer high quality products brand. Now they have become a fast fashion with endless number of products as well (just like what's happening to Sezane these days)... Same goes for Madewell - the quality of their clothing decreased significantly - lots of polyester...
My quick check on a brand’s overall quality is to search its site for mulberry silk. If only “satin”, which means 100% polyester comes up, I know the brand is not for me. I wear a lot of silk, but this check also reveals the general quality of fabrics a brand will use, even if silk items themselves are not the goal.
When it comes to Shirts, blouses and Shirt dresses I would definitely also recommend the German brand "Seidensticker" to people within the EU. They are definitely (like Boden) catering more to an older audience and to people who are looking for a classic office "uniform" but their qulitiy is great, they are a long estblished brand and they are on average (at least for basic pieces) a little bit cheaper than Sézane. They have some pieces in polyester but also a lot of cotton, viscose and even linnen.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been wanting a video exactly like this, and I guess the RUclips algorithm could tell because they showed me this video today and I was like, "Yes!!!" Love the opportunity of exploring brands from other countries (I'm in the US) as well as knowing some really great labels in the States that I may not have been familiar with before. I have definitely been trying to up my game in terms of quality over quantity. I've been purchasing better quality pieces lately that I can tell will be Staples in my closet for years to come. I'm tired of clothing that pills or snags easily and feel like cost per wear is actually better if you get a higher quality item versus several pieces of lesser quality that will ultimately look worn out in a short span of time.
What a great video, thank you! A lot of new, interesting brands to get to know to. Some of these I've already ordered from, e.g. Me + Em. The dress I got 2 years ago is lovely, really great quality. After my order, they did a lot of polyester dresses for a while, but it looks like they mostly have cotton, silk and viscose dresses now, which is great.
Would also recommend the German brand Givn Berlin, sustainable and fun. Have a dress, a short set and a blouse from there. After about 10-12 washes, still looks like new. Annother great brand is Essentiel Antwerp, a little more colourful, but really, really nice quality. Would be great if you could make a similar, even if smaller, list of sustainable brands with a modern style - where it is not all ultra simple, muu-muu shapes. Unfortunately since the more boxy/oversize style is easier to make, "fits more people" and less trend driven, many sustainable brands goes that way. Or highlight some brands that work with pre-order? Lora Gene, UK based, made on order (mainly) in Bulgaria. I have some absolutely amazing plissee skirt, including an asymetrical one in black , as well as a set of matching pant/tshirt - Love them when I wear them and they hold up amazingly. Just some suggestions. ❤
really great list of shops to check! Thank you so much for your research Katie. I am shipping to Switzerland so it is also quite tricky, have to test websites and reviews for taxes and charges as well as return policies and again reviews but it shall be fun with all those lovely websites you found 😘😘😘
Can confirm Madewell runs small. Annoying unless you have access to the items in store, but I guess it does make the brand slightly more size inclusive than it looks at first glance.
I like M&S, but the US website has a very limited selection of what’s available in the UK. Me +Em uses almost entirely polyester. I found a skirt and top set I loved on their site last year, but it was 100% polyester and $1,000 US! I would have bought it if it were in silk, it was certainly priced like silk. I’m only 5’4”, the average height of US women (and sadly, the average dress size here is 16US/20UK, I’m a 6/10) and many UK brands are just far too long. It’s not just the leg length, it’s everything, from jacket length to too-long rise that makes trousers crotches sit at mid-thigh. As much as I love The White Company, I had to give up on their clothes for this reason. Thanks for this list, it must have been a ton of work!
Thank you soo much for the research done! Soo nice to see other brands than the same 10 always promoted. Good reminders and many new brands. Excellent. ❤
Great video! Thank you so much! I like Nobody’s Child, I have a few pieces and they are really good quality. To be honest I like Spanish brands more than French ones ( apart from Sezane which is my favourite). Definitely worth exploring and their sales are amazing. Surkana, Indi&Cold, Lili Sidonio, Purification Garcia, Pedro del Hierro. Usually I buy In small boutiques in Spain where they have a mix of local brands. 😊
I live in the U.S. and travel to Europe a couple times a year when I do a lot of shopping. I bought a few pieces from Mint Velvet last year that I just loved. Good suggestions!
If you want resortwear and linen with or without tropical prints, Tommy Bahama is iconic. They are really known for their prints.. and their actual resorts. lol. The prices are similar to Sézane, and the quality is generally very good. Not everything is 100% natural materials so you just have to check each item but they definitely have quite a few 100% linen items. That Gaala brand looks amazing from the video, I would love to see a review of them.
I have always thought of & Other Stories as a bit similar to Sezane. Another Swedish brand a bit similar is Odd Molly, a bit more bohemic though. On the pricy side, but great quality.
Yes & Other Stories definitely. I didn’t mention them as I was trying to stick to mostly smaller brands but they are one of my faves. I will check out Odd Molly - thank you!
Everlane is great for good quality basics and natural fibres- I find they're fairly easy to shop online because they disclose the measurements of the actual garments on the product pages, so you can usually work out whether to size down etc. They also have good sales, especially at the moment. Would love a Madewell review episode because I see a lot of Americans compare it to Everlane (especially their denim) so would be great to get a Brit's perspective!
I love Reformation’s silk items, especially skirts, but they seem to be switching to polyester, which rules them out for me. Plus, all their dresses look the same, very sexy occasion dresses with super-tight bodices and revealing necklines. I want silk dresses I can wear for everyday, not just for parties.
I love Sezanne but they dispatch slow and ship slow to the UK. I don’t understand why considering how popular it is here and it really puts me off. Really appreciate these alternate options.
Yeah so annoying isn’t it!? Mine take around 10 days on average from point of order. So slow. In comparison, I ordered from Reformation recently, it shipped from California and arrived in 48 hours!
Hi! If you want to add another good quality knittwear brands to your list. As a finn myself I love Alpa and Almada Label. They are less globally known Finnish brands 😊
@@katie_louiseoh, sure! I love having smaller brands highlighted since they’re not always as visible or searchable on the internet. I love your video! Thank you for compiling this list!
A “floral”Swedish brand is Odd Molly, a bit boho. & Other Stories is a bit like Sézane sometimes, and then there is COS and ARKET, if you, like me, are into the more androgynous, oversize. Then there is Acne ( designer prices) Acne is not like Sézane at all, just mentioning them, and Rodebjer, elegant with a touch of cool( expensive) And of course Filippa K ( elegant workwear, expensive. I used to go to school with Filippas sister 40 years ago. ( Yes, I’m an old lady😊)
Thank you for inspiration! I'm from Poland and the exchange rate for basically any popular currency makes it really hard for me to shop from aboroad but I'm looking around the local market to see what I can find for myself.
This is such a helpful video, Katie! I've shopped at some brands like Maje and Ba&sh, and I like them, just not as much as Sezane. I'd love to watch a similar video with shoes and bags 😍
I see that some of these brands are similar price points and mid market but the aesthetics and sensibility is not the same. They are sexy french girl chic which let’s face it is largely why we buy into it, it’s who they make us think we want to be
Great video! I hadn’t heard of some of those American ones I’m down a Christy Dawn rabbit hole now 😂 also a shout out to FatFace which is maybe a bit more outdoorsy vibes and a bit cheaper quality, but they do linen and cotton dresses - it’s hit and miss for me but always worth a look when I’m browsing. I just recently got into Mint velvet too ☺️
As someone living in France, it is DIFFICULT to find a brand that caters diverse sizes. I could say that Sezane is quite diverse in comparison with other french-based brands. Des petits hauts is also another brand that has similar style with Sezane. For bags there’s also nat&nin :)
Hi Katie! I'm not sure why you mentioned M&S as an alternative to Sezane. Their designs are quite boring, and don't get me started on their quality, it's so poor. I suppose you get what you pay for. There are two British brands that I find somewhat similar to Sezane. The first is Oliver Bonas, but again, the quality isn't great, and I'm not sure why anyone would pay full price. I have a few pieces from them, but I always check the fabric composition and wait for discounts. Another brand I find quite similar is Baukjen, they even use the same models. Their quality is good and it seems more ethical and sustainable than Sezane.
I mentioned them because what you personally might find ‘boring’ someone else might define as ‘timeless’. We all have different taste. I think the quality, much like at Sézane, is hit or miss, they do some great cotton pieces and affordable cashmere etc. 😊
For Mint Velvet the model for sure gives me the same instant association with sezane! Whenever i see her in ASOS or About You anything, i always have to think of sezane 😂
I agree with everything you mentioned about Me+Em, Mint Velvet and Boden. Love the quality of Me+Em (sizing can be off) and found them as a result of the issues you described with MV and B. I really miss M&S and John Lewis here in the US. I’ve never heard of Rue Sophie but I’m disappointed in Madewell and have been for years- quality is lower and definitely not in the same ballpark as Sézane.
I would love to buy on Rosae, but I'm scared about their sizes, since I'm really pear shaped and their sizes go up to uk 10. I'm scared if everything would be too small. How do you find them?
I’ve only tried a knit from them and it was true to size. But yeah I definitely couldn’t wear anything from them for the bottom half unfortunately. The knits and tops should work though, if you are a UK 12 or smaller. The jumper I tried was a 2 and it felt like a 10/12 or M
Yes! I just bought my first piece from them, the cotton gauze long maxi dress and it is gorgeous! Beautifully made, impeccable stitching. I was blown away! Definitely will be shopping from them from now on!
Thnak you for the whole overview. I am also interestes in Polin et moi from Spain. But I do not knwo about the quality. The have mixed revies. But the clothes looks so nice. Greetings from Germany
True. My favorite brands are from the uk. I have discovered sezane only after I had to pay a huge amount extra on customs for my Whistles order. The British brands also fit a lot better ( on me)
@@Tulipsandfries- What are some of your favourite British brands if you don’t mind sharing ? I’m surprised that British brands are liked by some people within the EU because I actually had no idea that people outside the U.K. even heard about some of our brands
So true! But it was better for them partially economically and especially immigration wise and that’s what matters most. The bureaucracy of Brussels slowly kills any sovereign country. I’m hopeful there will be better tax regulations for the UK/EU traffic🤞🏻
Excellent video! Thank you for all that research. I'd be curious to know what you think of Boutique Libertie. I have not bought from them but they seem to be very present on social media. Their style is very similar to Sézane.
Reformation sizing is silly. You can find a lot of Madewell on the secondhand market. Everlane denim is awesome, but I can’t vouch for the rest of their stuff. Also, you can buy a lot of it on the secondhand market as well
Most of this clothes look alike to me. Can't really tell one company from the other. Seems that everyone is doing basically the same thing with very similar fabrics, colours etc.
Great video! Just found your channel. I know of a lot of brands but it was fun to learn some new ones. I agree on American brands christy dawn and doen similar vibe. Another cool American brand is Jenni kayne. On the pricey side but lovely natural fibers. Would like to see the bag version of this video. And where the bags are produced. Etc. Khaite is another American brand but more minimal style similar to toteme.
Thank you! Glad you’re here. I love Khaite but bit pricey for me unfortunately 😅 the latest video on my channel is the bag version, 10 under-the-radar bag brands!
Hi Katie !
Thanks so much for this video :)
I'm actually French and I can add some info about the "French" brands you mentioned.
Maje, Sandro and Claudie Pierlot actually belong to the same group (named SMCP, which litterally stands for "Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot"). That must be why you find the 3 have some very similar vibe.
However, I'm not a huge fan of them, since A/ They're sizing is not inclusive B/ The price point isn't worth it regarding the material they're using (mostly synthetic). At least, these are the 2 reasons I never bought from them, though I discovered them when I was back in highschool. They might have changed but I haven't checked them out over the course of the past few years.
Orta store is actually a Belgian brand. It was founded several years ago, and is based in Brussels. The thing with Orta Store is that sustainability is a core value of the brand. Their products are made in Europe exclusively. They even have made innovations like creating the very first 100% European viscose (which is quite different in finish to any other one).
I like them a lot !
Thank you so much this is really helpful!! I had no idea Orta was from Belgium. So great to hear about their sustainability practices, I will definitely pay more attention to them now I know that. Thank you!!
@@katie_louise No problem ;) Feel free to ask me about them (or any other brand ^^) and I'll be glad to share what I know !
I agree on the quality of SMCP- it’s why I was initially so excited to discover sezane because I felt it delivered better quality at a similar (or lower) price point. And def agree on the lack of sizing inclusivity.
@@cynthiac1993 I like Maje and Sandro bags, but the clothes cut in very small sizing. I will look for the third one, thank you for the info.
Je suis d’accord avec toi. I’m French too and I don’t like these brands for the same reasons. I think Monoprix have better quality and great options for lower price. 😉
Wrap London is also a great brand with a similar style to Sezane, maybe you can do a review on them for us?😊
Will check them out - thank you!
I’m surprised & Other Stories (the Paris Atelier in particular) and Arket didn’t make the cut.
They definitely could have! I wanted to focus mostly on slightly smaller brands ☺️
@@katie_louiseMadewell is a big company - it is part of same company as J Crew.
The French catalogue brand La Redoute does a lot of clothes with a Sezane vibe, especially their knitwear. They also seem to have constant sales so they are great on a budget.
Miss Selfridge is a great British brand that also has a more feminine style
Thanks! I'll go take a look. Do you think they deliver in Canada?
Really good video! I have ordered some knitwear and shoes directly from Rosae Paris and I was really impressed by the quality. It is better quality than Sezane in my opinion. The sizing is not the most inclusive for all of the items though but if you can it’s worth a try. I know if you order over a certain amount you don’t pay for postage but I am not sure about fees to the UK as I live in the EU. Thanks so much for the video 😊
Yeah the sizing is disappointing, I would definitely not fit into their trousers so can only really consider top half options from them. I love their style though. It’s so timeless
I loved Nobody’s child dresses but after wearing them for less than a year they started falling apart. Their 100% lenzing™ ecovero™ viscose fabric is awful! It wears off so quickly! I contacted customer service and their answer was that it’s normal for fabrics to wear off!!! I like buying clothes that last and a year is not enough!
Viscose is not a good material lol
@@zhanna7307 Drapey, not durable.
I bought 2 viscose dresses in the nineties hat lasted for many years. After getting bored with them I gave them to my daughter still looking fresh. I wouldnt say viscose is a poor fabric at all, except that the ones I knit with can shrink unless washed at low temps.
@@satsumamoon In the 90's they were making a thick-woven, but still drapey and beautiful viscose especially for dresses! I'm not impressed with the viscose materials I see today. Although on the plus side, sometimes it's to make a light chiffon-style material that would otherwise be polyester, so I guess in that specific case it's a step in the right direction.
so fun to find new brands from all over the world that have something in common with a brand I already love! Its easy to get in a rut/bubble when it comes to brands to shop!
Definitely! It’s nice to look elsewhere, even if just for some outfit inspo 🥰
Love this video. A sustainable Aussie brand I love is Rowie the Label. Also love Toast UK. Do you mind sharing what top you’re wearing? Love the Peter Pan collar & polka dot combo. X
I’ll check out Rowie the Label, thank you! It’s from Reformation. This one - go.shopmy.us/p-8578394
Hello Katie, thanks for these recs. I’ve ordered from Rosae Paris a few times from the UK and tax/customs etc is not included in the price. It’s approx an additional 20% of the order (hope that makes sense) xx
Thank you - that’s what I was worried about! I guess it’s worth it if you really love the item. Just nervous about if I have to return something. How have you found the quality/sizing of the bits you’ve tried?
@@katie_louise I’ve ordered a few things and have been happy with the quality. I only order when there’s a sale tbh so the extra 20% didn’t worry me too much. I haven’t had to return anything, although did get a dress that looked quite different to the pic. I wore it a few times and resold. The only thing that’s frustrating about RP is that depending on the colour choice, the fabric composition varies and I try to avoid too much polyester etc. I find them a little oversized compared to Sézane. If there are particular pieces your interested in, let me know -I may have them and can give you more info xxx
American girl here. I just recently began purchasing some pieces from Madewell myself. We have a store right next to Anthropologie ( one of my favs) in my local mall. Never went in there. Pieces tend to be more minimal in style, but they are generally good quality and the jeans are great. My budget didn't really need more shops to peruse, but thanks for all the suggestions!! Lol 😊
That’s been my experience too! Love Anthropologie too
Great video! Some American brands that are classic and good quality, maybe not exactly like Sezane but I definitely recommend Banana republic, j crew, Ann Taylor and Loft
Original of those brands, not the outlet versions.
@@BubblyViolin11 for sure!
Thank you!
Banana and Jcrew, yes. Ann Taylor and Loft is a little more… mature.
The issue with these brands is the quality, I recently checked out the new Ann Taylor weekend line and it is so cheaply made….better to spend a few more on Sezane
Very excited for the Me & Em video. Great job with this review.
Thank you so much 🤍
Thank you for taking time to introduce us to other brands. I had not heard of several of the brands. It’s nice to have options.❤
I love the colours of Boden, the embroidery & the linen pieces!
I just purchased my first piece from Boden and was blown away by the quality! So many thoughtful details you just don't see in many brands and I can tell it will hold up over a long period of wear. Stitching and design were impeccable. 💕
Love finding Boden in the thrift stores here in Florida! Very bright fun prints , great quality and materials 😊shop thrift and second hand when you can ;) ❤
Of course, second is best 🥰
I can’t wait for the me and Em video! Great video thank u ❤
Coming next week! 🤍
One of the best and useful videos I’ve ever Seen. Thank you so much
Thank you! Glad it was useful ❤
Hello Katie this video is a jewel, thank you so much for all the time you put on it!!! From the French, European section I'd add Caroll and Cyrillus. I buy often from them and love the quality of the items. Maybe they are a bit more classic than Sezane and similar in pricing. Nothing to do with that but your English accent is lovely ❤
Thank you, I have vaguely heard of those but will check them out properly! 🤍
Stefanel & Caroll Paris are my favorit bands from over 10 years. Now I shop mostly in Sezane but for example Stefanel have always great cashmere pieces, I score them with big discounts and I'm always surprise that ppl buy overpriced plastic Gaspar from Sezane. And Caroll has nice dresses and skirts, timeless if you know how to buy and what fits you best. 😊
Thank you - I’ll check them out!
I bought a cashmere pullover from Caroll almost 10 years ago and the quality is fantastic! I paid 70€ at sales back then and I am still sooo in love with it
You deserve many more followers!! You are so informative, absolutely love your videos!
That’s so kind of you!! Thank you so much 🥰
Funny how i know about most of them. Looks like i found the right channel in terms of style
Btw i love that you wrote everything down in the description. This type of organisation is great!
Awh thank you! Glad it’s helpful
Hi Katie, Everlane some 5-7 years ago used to be a sustainable with fewer high quality products brand. Now they have become a fast fashion with endless number of products as well (just like what's happening to Sezane these days)... Same goes for Madewell - the quality of their clothing decreased significantly - lots of polyester...
Sœur is a great brand for quality. My favorite pants!!
My quick check on a brand’s overall quality is to search its site for mulberry silk. If only “satin”, which means 100% polyester comes up, I know the brand is not for me. I wear a lot of silk, but this check also reveals the general quality of fabrics a brand will use, even if silk items themselves are not the goal.
Great advice 🤍
Also for Australian brands I would also suggest country road and seed heritage 😊
Thank you! Will go and check them out
Thank you! I personally lean towards more minimal designs so I’d love you to find more interesting Scandinavian brands ❤
Will do some digging 🥰
When it comes to Shirts, blouses and Shirt dresses I would definitely also recommend the German brand "Seidensticker" to people within the EU. They are definitely (like Boden) catering more to an older audience and to people who are looking for a classic office "uniform" but their qulitiy is great, they are a long estblished brand and they are on average (at least for basic pieces) a little bit cheaper than Sézane. They have some pieces in polyester but also a lot of cotton, viscose and even linnen.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been wanting a video exactly like this, and I guess the RUclips algorithm could tell because they showed me this video today and I was like, "Yes!!!" Love the opportunity of exploring brands from other countries (I'm in the US) as well as knowing some really great labels in the States that I may not have been familiar with before. I have definitely been trying to up my game in terms of quality over quantity. I've been purchasing better quality pieces lately that I can tell will be Staples in my closet for years to come. I'm tired of clothing that pills or snags easily and feel like cost per wear is actually better if you get a higher quality item versus several pieces of lesser quality that will ultimately look worn out in a short span of time.
Gah this video is a gold mine!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to compile all these great brands into one place.
Awh I’m so glad it was useful! Thank you for watching 🤍
What a great video, thank you! A lot of new, interesting brands to get to know to. Some of these I've already ordered from, e.g. Me + Em. The dress I got 2 years ago is lovely, really great quality. After my order, they did a lot of polyester dresses for a while, but it looks like they mostly have cotton, silk and viscose dresses now, which is great.
Glad it was helpful!
Would also recommend the German brand Givn Berlin, sustainable and fun. Have a dress, a short set and a blouse from there. After about 10-12 washes, still looks like new.
Annother great brand is Essentiel Antwerp, a little more colourful, but really, really nice quality.
Would be great if you could make a similar, even if smaller, list of sustainable brands with a modern style - where it is not all ultra simple, muu-muu shapes. Unfortunately since the more boxy/oversize style is easier to make, "fits more people" and less trend driven, many sustainable brands goes that way.
Or highlight some brands that work with pre-order? Lora Gene, UK based, made on order (mainly) in Bulgaria. I have some absolutely amazing plissee skirt, including an asymetrical one in black , as well as a set of matching pant/tshirt - Love them when I wear them and they hold up amazingly. Just some suggestions. ❤
These are great recommendations, will definitely check them out! I can definitely work on a video about smaller, indie brands ☺️
really great list of shops to check! Thank you so much for your research Katie. I am shipping to Switzerland so it is also quite tricky, have to test websites and reviews for taxes and charges as well as return policies and again reviews but it shall be fun with all those lovely websites you found 😘😘😘
As an Australian, have a look at Aje and Viktoria and Wood
Thank you! I have tried Aje before actually, they are beautiful. Will check out the other brand!
Can confirm Madewell runs small. Annoying unless you have access to the items in store, but I guess it does make the brand slightly more size inclusive than it looks at first glance.
I like M&S, but the US website has a very limited selection of what’s available in the UK. Me +Em uses almost entirely polyester. I found a skirt and top set I loved on their site last year, but it was 100% polyester and $1,000 US! I would have bought it if it were in silk, it was certainly priced like silk. I’m only 5’4”, the average height of US women (and sadly, the average dress size here is 16US/20UK, I’m a 6/10) and many UK brands are just far too long. It’s not just the leg length, it’s everything, from jacket length to too-long rise that makes trousers crotches sit at mid-thigh. As much as I love The White Company, I had to give up on their clothes for this reason. Thanks for this list, it must have been a ton of work!
This is really interesting! So you find UK brands run longer than US brands? I wonder why, the average height here must be about the same 🤔
So glad that you mentioned Madewell which is my absolute favorite! I strongly recommend their jeans and leather products for the amazing quality!
Thank you! I do like their jeans, especially because they have a curvy line ☺️
Thank you soo much for the research done! Soo nice to see other brands than the same 10 always promoted. Good reminders and many new brands. Excellent. ❤
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed ☺️
Great video! Thank you so much! I like Nobody’s Child, I have a few pieces and they are really good quality. To be honest I like Spanish brands more than French ones ( apart from Sezane which is my favourite). Definitely worth exploring and their sales are amazing. Surkana, Indi&Cold, Lili Sidonio, Purification Garcia, Pedro del Hierro. Usually I buy In small boutiques in Spain where they have a mix of local brands. 😊
I live in the U.S. and travel to Europe a couple times a year when I do a lot of shopping. I bought a few pieces from Mint Velvet last year that I just loved. Good suggestions!
If you want resortwear and linen with or without tropical prints, Tommy Bahama is iconic. They are really known for their prints.. and their actual resorts. lol. The prices are similar to Sézane, and the quality is generally very good. Not everything is 100% natural materials so you just have to check each item but they definitely have quite a few 100% linen items.
That Gaala brand looks amazing from the video, I would love to see a review of them.
Thank you I will check them out!
great video full of useful information , thank you Katie
Glad it was useful!
I immediately went to Me and Em website, love their looks and materials!
They are a beautiful brand 🥰
Love the video! Thank you so much for the links! Would love to see clothes from Australia.
I’ll do some research into more Australian brands for future videos ☺️
I have always thought of & Other Stories as a bit similar to Sezane. Another Swedish brand a bit similar is Odd Molly, a bit more bohemic though. On the pricy side, but great quality.
Yes & Other Stories definitely. I didn’t mention them as I was trying to stick to mostly smaller brands but they are one of my faves. I will check out Odd Molly - thank you!
Wooh thank you for this video, I really loved watching it. You must have pulled hours of research for it, so I appreciate it even more.
Awh thank you so much Lidia, glad you enjoyed it 🤍
Best video I have ever seen on this topic. Thank you for your job, wish growth for your channel)
Thank you! 😃
Great video! Some other American brands: Alice and Olivia, Favorite Daughter, Anine Bing, Staud, Tuckernuck, Cleobella and Quince
Also Sue Sartor, Simkhai, Rails, Proenza Schouler, and Seanewyork
Thank you!
Thank you SO much for this! So so helpful :)
I'm so glad!
Everlane is great for good quality basics and natural fibres- I find they're fairly easy to shop online because they disclose the measurements of the actual garments on the product pages, so you can usually work out whether to size down etc. They also have good sales, especially at the moment. Would love a Madewell review episode because I see a lot of Americans compare it to Everlane (especially their denim) so would be great to get a Brit's perspective!
Great info, thank you! Madewell review is on my list to film 🥰
I love Reformation’s silk items, especially skirts, but they seem to be switching to polyester, which rules them out for me. Plus, all their dresses look the same, very sexy occasion dresses with super-tight bodices and revealing necklines. I want silk dresses I can wear for everyday, not just for parties.
Agreed! Wish they would do more everyday wear and not so much occasion-wear.
I love Sezanne but they dispatch slow and ship slow to the UK. I don’t understand why considering how popular it is here and it really puts me off. Really appreciate these alternate options.
One word - Brexit
Yeah so annoying isn’t it!? Mine take around 10 days on average from point of order. So slow. In comparison, I ordered from Reformation recently, it shipped from California and arrived in 48 hours!
Hi! If you want to add another good quality knittwear brands to your list. As a finn myself I love Alpa and Almada Label. They are less globally known Finnish brands 😊
Faherty is a great USA brand with a beach vibe good cut/quality and reasonable prices.
Oh thanks never heard of them, will take a look ☺️
And Other Stories shows up a lot in my searches for items similar to Sezane’s. They’re in Stockholm.
Yes definitely. I didn’t mention them as they are owned by H&M and wanted to focus on slightly smaller brands but definitely one of my faves.
@@katie_louiseoh, sure! I love having smaller brands highlighted since they’re not always as visible or searchable on the internet. I love your video! Thank you for compiling this list!
This was a fantastic video, I've written down a big list and will enjoy browsing later :)
Yay! Enjoy browsing 🥰
Also check out New Zealand designers: Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Ruby and Moochi.
Thank you, I will! ☺️
Thank you SO MUCH for this video!
My pleasure ☺️
A “floral”Swedish brand is Odd Molly, a bit boho.
& Other Stories is a bit like Sézane sometimes, and then there is COS and ARKET, if you, like me, are into the more androgynous, oversize. Then there is Acne ( designer prices) Acne is not like Sézane at all, just mentioning them, and Rodebjer, elegant with a touch of cool( expensive) And of course Filippa K ( elegant workwear, expensive. I used to go to school with Filippas sister 40 years ago. ( Yes, I’m an old lady😊)
Thank you for inspiration! I'm from Poland and the exchange rate for basically any popular currency makes it really hard for me to shop from aboroad but I'm looking around the local market to see what I can find for myself.
That’s so frustrating but you can definitely use these brands for inspo and find similar items elsewhere!
This is such a helpful video, Katie! I've shopped at some brands like Maje and Ba&sh, and I like them, just not as much as Sezane. I'd love to watch a similar video with shoes and bags 😍
I’m definitely going to make one for accessories! Thank you so much, glad it was helpful 🥰
I like the Seasalt brand. They have nice dresses and shirts.
I see that some of these brands are similar price points and mid market but the aesthetics and sensibility is not the same. They are sexy french girl chic which let’s face it is largely why we buy into it, it’s who they make us think we want to be
Just a variety of different options 😊 pick and choose what suits you
Great video! Tons of good options. Can I ask you where is your blouse/dress from? It's beautiful! ❤
Thanks you! It’s this one - liketk.it/4Diif
Great video! I hadn’t heard of some of those American ones I’m down a Christy Dawn rabbit hole now 😂 also a shout out to FatFace which is maybe a bit more outdoorsy vibes and a bit cheaper quality, but they do linen and cotton dresses - it’s hit and miss for me but always worth a look when I’m browsing. I just recently got into Mint velvet too ☺️
Hahaha love discovering new brands and doing a deep dive!
As someone living in France, it is DIFFICULT to find a brand that caters diverse sizes. I could say that Sezane is quite diverse in comparison with other french-based brands.
Des petits hauts is also another brand that has similar style with Sezane.
For bags there’s also nat&nin :)
Ooh thank you , going to check both of those out!
Hi Katie! I'm not sure why you mentioned M&S as an alternative to Sezane. Their designs are quite boring, and don't get me started on their quality, it's so poor. I suppose you get what you pay for.
There are two British brands that I find somewhat similar to Sezane. The first is Oliver Bonas, but again, the quality isn't great, and I'm not sure why anyone would pay full price. I have a few pieces from them, but I always check the fabric composition and wait for discounts.
Another brand I find quite similar is Baukjen, they even use the same models. Their quality is good and it seems more ethical and sustainable than Sezane.
I mentioned them because what you personally might find ‘boring’ someone else might define as ‘timeless’. We all have different taste. I think the quality, much like at Sézane, is hit or miss, they do some great cotton pieces and affordable cashmere etc. 😊
For Mint Velvet the model for sure gives me the same instant association with sezane! Whenever i see her in ASOS or About You anything, i always have to think of sezane 😂
Same 😂
Australian brand Oroton. Beautifully sophisticated and original.
Yes I have heard of them!
I agree with everything you mentioned about Me+Em, Mint Velvet and Boden. Love the quality of Me+Em (sizing can be off) and found them as a result of the issues you described with MV and B. I really miss M&S and John Lewis here in the US. I’ve never heard of Rue Sophie but I’m disappointed in Madewell and have been for years- quality is lower and definitely not in the same ballpark as Sézane.
I would love to buy on Rosae, but I'm scared about their sizes, since I'm really pear shaped and their sizes go up to uk 10. I'm scared if everything would be too small. How do you find them?
I’ve only tried a knit from them and it was true to size. But yeah I definitely couldn’t wear anything from them for the bottom half unfortunately. The knits and tops should work though, if you are a UK 12 or smaller. The jumper I tried was a 2 and it felt like a 10/12 or M
I need to know where the dress you’re wearing is from!! So gorgeous 😍😍
Love Boden!
Yes! I just bought my first piece from them, the cotton gauze long maxi dress and it is gorgeous! Beautifully made, impeccable stitching. I was blown away! Definitely will be shopping from them from now on!
Great list! Saving to check them out!
Glad it was helpful! ❤
One I didn’t see on the list is Maison 123 Paris
I haven’t heard of them - will go and have a look!
Great video….. I will be spending tomorrow going through the different brands ❤
Have fun!
i know they arent your fave but i'd love to see you review rouje!
I will definitely do another Rouje video soon!
Recently started shopping at nobody’s child. Would love a review video from them 😊
Okay, I can do that!
Thnak you for the whole overview. I am also interestes in Polin et moi from Spain. But I do not knwo about the quality. The have mixed revies. But the clothes looks so nice. Greetings from Germany
Some other Australian brands - Caves Collect, bul clothing, SIR the Label and Anna Quan.
Thank you so much!!
you should put Alice McCall (Australian), Joslin (Australian), and Alice & Olivia (New York-based) on your list as well 😁
Ooh thank you! I think I have heard of Alice & Olivia actually. Will have a look at all of them ☺️
So sad that you left the EU, it’s so expensive to buy from British brands nowadays.
True. My favorite brands are from the uk. I have discovered sezane only after I had to pay a huge amount extra on customs for my Whistles order. The British brands also fit a lot better ( on me)
@@Tulipsandfries-
What are some of your favourite British brands if you don’t mind sharing ?
I’m surprised that British brands are liked by some people within the EU because I actually had no idea that people outside the U.K. even heard about some of our brands
So true! But it was better for them partially economically and especially immigration wise and that’s what matters most. The bureaucracy of Brussels slowly kills any sovereign country. I’m hopeful there will be better tax regulations for the UK/EU traffic🤞🏻
Wedding guest dresses please
I actually really enjoy buying M&S pieces. They're affordable and even cheaper on Vinted.
They can be hit or miss but sometimes they get it really right!
I like Alex Mill for an American brand, too.
Don’t forget Tara Jarmon! 🥰
Loved this video though! 🫶🏼
Excellent video! Thank you for all that research. I'd be curious to know what you think of Boutique Libertie. I have not bought from them but they seem to be very present on social media. Their style is very similar to Sézane.
Absolutely love the coat you are wearing! and the *luxdups* bag !bags in as much detail as you.
Reformation sizing is silly. You can find a lot of Madewell on the secondhand market. Everlane denim is awesome, but I can’t vouch for the rest of their stuff. Also, you can buy a lot of it on the secondhand market as well
Totally agree - secondhand first, always
Most of this clothes look alike to me. Can't really tell one company from the other. Seems that everyone is doing basically the same thing with very similar fabrics, colours etc.
That’s kinda the point of the video though 😊 they are all brands that have a similar style to Sézane in one way or another.
Great video! Just found your channel. I know of a lot of brands but it was fun to learn some new ones. I agree on American brands christy dawn and doen similar vibe. Another cool American brand is Jenni kayne. On the pricey side but lovely natural fibers. Would like to see the bag version of this video. And where the bags are produced. Etc. Khaite is another American brand but more minimal style similar to toteme.
Thank you! Glad you’re here. I love Khaite but bit pricey for me unfortunately 😅 the latest video on my channel is the bag version, 10 under-the-radar bag brands!
Alannah Hill and Review are from Australia and very Sézane like too.
Ooh I haven’t heard of them - thank you!
How about Oroton? Australian, pricey but nice all the same.
I needed this video so much thank you!! Amazing job ❤
Awh thank you! Glad it was helpful 🤍
Pepe jeans, pretty flowery summer clothing.
Will check them out!
Joey the Label from Australia has great clothing.
And Balzac so cool !!
Also ipekyol and machka
Thank you sooo much for this video!! New to your channel, love it! :) x
thank you so much! I love your channel too!
Hi Katie wondered what your thoughts are about Wyse?
I’ve never tried anything from them but they look promising!
Very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏼
You're so welcome!