The 22 Best Men's Designer Brands in 2024: From the Big Names to the Emerging

• Creative Director: Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada
• Founded: 1913
• Our favorite piece: Cotton Blouson Jacket, $2,650

Founded in Milan, Italy circa 1913 by Mario Prada, Prada's history is a colorful one as they started out with a limited offering and the initial belief that women didn't have a place in the brand. Luckily, Prada evolved and continues to evolve with what they currently present in their catalog which includes shoes, travel accessories, leather handbags, ready-to-wear fashion, cologne/perfume and more. Under the creative direction of Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada, the label continues to progress in new directions, which is something we've seen a lot of these past couple years in their collections.

• Creative Director: Ziggy Chen
• Founded: 2012
• Our favorite piece: Tapered Drop Crotch Pants, $860.98

Ziggy Chen may be a baby compared to some of the other fashion houses that were founded decades ago (the company was launched in 2012), but they've taken big boy steps in the style world to become a sought-after luxury brand. Founded by Ziggy Chen (who hails from the great fashion capital of Shanghai), the label is one that effortlessly fuses together modern and vintage in the most contemporary yet still daring way possible. Their unique design approach can be quickly spotted within their pieces, and their shows are equally as fun. One of the best young designer brands out there.

• Creative Director: Alan Prada
• Founded: 1975
• Our favorite piece: J13 Slim Fit Stretch Denim Jeans, $110, $66

Founded in 1975 by Giorgio Armani, it's hard to mention luxury (specifically men's luxury) without automatically thinking of Armani and its respective impact. For starters, you've got a bunch of different "Armani's" in the mix starting the actual Giorgio Armani boutique. Then you've got the secondary brand Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange (which is where you can find the more affordable products), Armani Junior and Armani Baby, Armani/Casa for furniture and home goods, and more including expansion into the hospitality realm with Armani Hotel in Dubai.

Armani is simply everywhere luxury could possibly be, and if history is any indication, there's still so much more to come.

• Creative Director: Thom Browne
• Founded: 2003
• Our favorite piece: Pebbled Leather Hector Bag, $2,600

Twenty years in, Thom Browne's approach and commitment to fashion remains unconventional, dynamic, and oh so great. The ultimate rule breakers, Thom Browne's moniker brand is a rad one made solely for the radical. If hand bags shaped in the form of puppies, pouches shaped in the form of wales, and asymmetrical clothing, patterns, and cuts seem like they are up your style alley, Thom Browne is always the place to go to.

• Creative Director: Pharrell Williams
• Founded: 1854
• Our favorite piece: Kensington Chelsea Boot, $1,200

Rihanna as your first official ambassador? The likes of Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna and more pulling up to your first official fashion show? Performing a massive hit you had with Jay-Z at your first show? Oh yeah, things are already looking super fun in the Pharrell era of Louis V as it hasn't even been a full year yet! If what's been posted on their IG as of late is any indication of what to expect in the weeks and months to come, loads of cool stuff is on the way. Plus, we know Pharrell is one of the all-time hip hop fashion greats of all time (which was established long before he joined the brand), so we're about to have some serious fun here.

• Creative Director: Grace Wales Bonner
• Founded: 2014
• Our favorite piece: Stereo Hoodie, $641

Wales Bonner is only just turning ten this year, and the brand is already one of the most dominant luxury labels out there. The company defines themselves as one that "proposes a distinct notion of cultural luxury that infuses European heritage with an Afro Atlantic spirit," and what that results in are multi-cultural pieces with a distinct spiritual edge to them, that also have a bit of a period-piece element within their designs and patterns. Nine years in, it's clear Grace Wales Bonner has developed a niche of her own in the luxury space. And we're loving it.

• Creative Director: Maria Grazia Chiuri
• Founded: 1946
• Our favorite piece: Christian Dior Couture Cargo Pants, $1,600

While Dior is rightfully credited with being the label to revolutionize luxury womenswear, we'd say their impact in the men's area has been notable as well. Much of Dior's reinvention over the past five years or so can be credited to Kim Jones—ya know the same guy who has also won the CFDA Award for International Men's Designer of the Year, and a quick glimpse of their catalog shows a revolutionary SS24 and beyond because as we all know, Kim Jones is always breaking new ground.

• Creative Director: Samuel Ross
• Founded: 2015
• Our favorite piece: Shiraga Zip Hoodie, $460, $184

Founded in 2015 by Samuel Ross, A-COLD-WALL is a label that brings you clothes that you can wear in the streets that's also transferable to the suites. Executive suites at that. Distressed clothing, complex materials, and "breaking menswear codes" are just a few of themes that A-COLD-WALL touches on regularly within their collections, and it's safe to say they have become a fan favorite amongst fashion lovers. Another young designer brand doing it's thing.

• Creative Director: Daniel Lee
• Founded: 1856
• Our favorite piece: Long Kensington Heritage Trench Coat, $2,590

You want to talk about a brand that has been around forever? Burberry has been around since 1856! And they are the originators of the trench coat as we know it. In the grand scheme of things, that's almost 200 years of dominance, and you have to give them credit for their longevity because it's not easy to reinvent yourself over and over again to fit the different decades, trends, and ways of presenting your fashion to people. And yet, that is what Burberry continues to do.

• Creative Director: Pepjin van Eeden
• Founded: 2017
• Our favorite piece: Wild Puffy Knit Sleeveless Pullover, $547

Dare we say it—Marine Serre is starting to become one of those brands (if they haven't already) that has something comparable to a cult following, and it's not hard to see why when you look at their catalog. Their pieces are a blend of street and elevated, conformed and non-conformed, and another example of fashion that isn't put into a box. Throw in the fact that celebrities have also been spotting rocking the label, and the cult following is completely understandable.

• Creative Director: Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski 
• Founded: 1837
• Our favorite piece: Terre d'Hermes Parfum, $162

Another luxury brand that has been rockin' and rollin' for almost 200 years, Hermès gives you everything you need to operate in the contemporary ready-to-wear menswear space while also giving you bonuses like cologne, jewelry, and watches. One of our favorites from them (which we've listed above), is their Terre d'Hermes Parfum, which is luxury cologne at very reasonable price that smells amazing.

• Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana 
• Founded: 1985
• Our favorite piece: Denim Jacket With Laser-Etched DG Logo, $2,345

Mediterranean style has long been one of the themes of Dolce & Gabbana since basically their inception, but you can definitely point to the early 1990s (in particular 1991 with the launch of the menswear) as the decade where their popularity shot to new heights. That continued into the 2000s and 2010s, leading us to where we are now—the brand being among the most popular luxury brands in the world. From Hawaiian shirts to poplin and button-down, you can find just about anything on D&G (and we recommend their fragrances) as well.

• Creative Director: Anthony Vaccarello 
• Founded: 1961
• Our favorite piece: Men's Cowl Neck Sweatshirt, $995

When Yves Saint Laurent founded YSL in Paris circa 1961, the goal then was timeless opulence. Fast forward some sixty-odd years later—timeless opulence remains what they represent to the fullest. You won't find a lot of relaxed/streetwear pieces within their catalog, but that's okay because of their plenty of other places you can go to for that (including some of the labels we've listed above). YSL is where you go for the elevated elegance. Period.

• Creative Director: Donatella Versace
• Founded: 1978
• Our favorite piece: Blue & Yellow Barocco 660 Pyjama Shirt, $453

What has made the instantly recognizable Versace so popular during its 45 year reign? We'd definitely have to say the bold and intricate the designs for sure, but Versace has also had a huge celebrity endorsement over the decades that has added to its popularity. Mix that in with the rise of the supermodel era and incredible shows, and you have the Versace of 2023. Their menswear selection is incredible, and sometimes you can even find gems where you incredible pieces for decent prices. As we've said before, Versace remains...Versace.

• Creative Director: Babak Radboy
• Founded: 2005
• Our favorite piece: Camo Hoodie, $280

It's understandable that many automatically think of the super popular bags whenever they hear the name Telfar, but in reality, Telfar is so much more than that as they offer athletic, athleisure, and streetwear. Most of Telfar's clothing is unisex (in fact they classify as themselves as a unisex label), so it's not exclusively "menswear," however the unisex design makes them right down the neutral middle which is good enough for us.

• Creative Director: Kim Jones
• Founded: 1925
• Our favorite piece: Blue Cotton Shirt, $980

Guess who else is behind Fendi? Kim Jones. Combine that with the vintage 1980s style the brand seems to be steering towards with their latest collections, and that's just another reason to love the label. Fendi has come a long way since originally being just known for their handbags, and their evolution in menswear continues to be a beautiful thing to witness. Definitely another great luxury place for the fellas to shop.

• Creative Director: Dries Van Noten
• Founded: 1986
• Our favorite piece: Oversized Printed Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt, $190

Dries Van Noten is another brand that seems to be taking it back to the 1980s and 1990s, right down to the vintage VHS style promotions they've been dropping on their socials. One of the many things that separates Dries Van Noten from the pack are their unique fabrics and patterns, which comes solely from the mind of founder/creative director/designer Dries Van Noten himself. His enthusiasm has transferred to the general public, making the brand high in demand.

• Creative Director: Matthew Williams
• Founded: 1952
• Our favorite piece: G4 Sneakers in Leather, $695

What was started by Hubert de Givenchy in Paris around the year 1952 has since gone on to become of the biggest luxury brands in the world. We're not sure if global appeal was the goal when the line first launched all those decades ago, but global appeal is what they've gotten for sure. Nobody does menswear and tailoring quite like Givenchy as it's a style and approach that's exclusive to them and them only.

• Creative Director: Matthieu Blazy
• Founded: 1966
• Our favorite piece: Intrecciato Relaxed Leather Shirt, $11,200

Bottega Veneta is a rather mysterious brand that doesn't have that much of a social media presence, instead preferring to let their work speak for itself. Since Daniel Jones' exit in 2021, Matthieu Blazy has been the leader in charge of the Bottega Veneta Brand, and while he is also a rather quiet fella, as we just said, the work speaks loudly for itself. If you're wondering why Bottega Veneta does not have their own IG account, this is helpful reading.

• Creative Director: Martine Rose
• Founded: 2007
• Our favorite piece: Folded Top Floral, $279

Martine Rose is younger another brand that were giving the "cult-following" label to because they definitely have it and its in full effect. With Martine Rose being of British-Jamaican descent, not only do you get elements of both British and Caribbean fashion, but a mixture of all her influences and experiences as a whole with each collection. Martine Rose is (and has always been) a fun and very creative brand.

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• Creative Director: Hedi Slimane
• Founded: 1947
• Our favorite piece: Loose Hoodie in Cotton Fleece, $1,100

Having been under the helm of Hedi Slimane since 2018, CELINE was founded in Paris by Céline Vipiana in 1945, and has become known for their elegance and French luxury wear for both men and women. Any CELINE piece automatically is one that's high-quality, well-crafted, and meant to pass on through generations, and frankly, they are some of the most stunning pieces of clothing and accessories that we have laid eyes on. CELINE's popularity has also grown immensely in the social media era, with a following of over six million and counting. You know CELINE as soon as you see the logo, and the brand recognition is one that has allowed them to become one of the most prominent fashion houses in the world.

• Creative Director: Maximilian Davis
• Founded: 1927
• Our favorite piece: Driver With Gancini Ornament, $795

FERRAGAMO is slowly starting to creep up on that 100 year milestone, which is definitely something to keep an eye on as far as celebrations and collections go. Founded in Florence and currently led by Maximilian Davis, the brand originally started as a premiere place to get luxury footwear, but has since expanded into including apparel and accessories in the decades since. One of the biggest (and most creative) fashion houses in the game right now, FERRAGAMO has been worn by some of the most elite names in entertainment (Marilyn Monroe for example), meaning they've been endorsed by the best of the best. You won't go wrong with a FERRAGAMO piece.