For many modern Saint Laurent-obsessives, the Slimane legacy began in 2012 and ended in 2016. In fact, that’s far from the case—it wasn’t even his first stint at Saint Laurent. Prior to his short, paradigm-shifting tenure at Saint Laurent, Slimane orchestrated a rebrand of Dior’s entire men’s division. The first creative director of Dior Homme, Slimane was poached from Yves Saint Laurent (where he was overseeing men's collections) and created what was at the time the most celebrated menswear collection in the world. Back then, the French designer was as critically successful as he was commercial, slimming down the entire male wardrobe and in doing so, ushering in the era of skinny. From his first collection in 2000, Slimane introduced skinny jeans made from Japanese denim, praiseworthy footwear and slim two button black suits that became the de facto outfit for the creative class. With accolades piling up and sales numbers through the roof, Slimane was untouchable. Then, in 2007, following a dispute over contract renegotiations, Slimane resigned from Dior Homme and went on indefinite hiatus. While LVMH (Dior’s parent company) attempted offer Slimane his own eponymous label, for fear of losing rights to his name Slimane declined. Unlike Saint Laurent Paris’s über-strict focus, Dior Homme explored a wider-range of themes ranging from electro-inflected house (the “Berlin” collections) to alt-rock. While Slimane’s successor (and former assistant) Kris Van Assche took the house in a decidedly different direction, thankfully those original pieces of menswear history are still available on Grailed. For those who fell in love with Slimane at Saint Laurent, his work at Dior Homme shows a different side of his work, one no longer available in-store.

If Slimane-era Saint Laurent was an exploration of Venice beach psych-rock and California, Enfants Riches Déprimés (E.R.D.) is punk rock to its core. While similar elements are certainly at the heart of each label—slim suiting, drain pipe trousers, velvet blazers and distressed t-shirts–E.R.D. is decidedly more focused on the gritty nature of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s versus Slimane’s vision of a hazy smoke filled post-vintage California. Founded by Henri Alexander Levy in 2012, E.R.D. began as a series of graphic tees and hoodies with images ranging from mildly pornographic to brazenly offensive. Yet, the unmistakably punk angst—and numerous celebrity co-signs—resonated and within a couple years Levy was showing collections in Paris (albeit at first off-schedule) and opening a permanent flagship in the fashion capital. Literally translating to “Depressed Rich Kids,” the line is a contemplation on the aimless youth Levy encountered during his tenure at numerous prestigious boarding schools across the world. Understanding the angst of his peers, Levy channeled their collective chagrin to produce a collection brimming with references to everything from heroin to alt-artist Cy Twombly. While he claims his inspiration is entirely from punk’s heyday, Slimane is as clear a starting point as any. While the buzz has died down a bit in recent seasons, E.R.D. continues to produce the sort of off-beat tailoring and studded leathers fans of Slimane will no doubt get behind—and its distressed graphic tees continue to move in droves. For fans of Slimane, E.R.D. has plenty to choose from.

While Amiri’s origins are no doubt a direct reflection of Slimane’s work at Saint Laurent—designer Mike Amiri is an admitted fan—over the past few seasons the LA-based label has explored designs that while similar in origin are a significant departure from Slimane’s Saint Laurent aesthetic. While Slimane referenced West Los Angeles, Amiri celebrates hair metal and stadium rock in a way Slimane never did. With sleeveless tees, leopard-print, metal studs and bandanas a core part of every collection, Amiri went from a boutique operation selling shotgun distressed tees online to one of the best selling menswear brands on earth. While copycat claims are constantly tossed around, denying Amiri’s success is impossible—who else managed to convince men to buy stretch denim? With countless professional athletes, rappers and even Axl Rose as noted fans, Amiri is finally stepping out on its own, racking up CFDA nominations and presenting as part of Paris Fashion Week. For fans who love Saint Laurent, but are in search of making an even greater statement, Amiri is for you.

Designer Rhiugi Viallsenor would probably not consider himself a Silmane acolyte. His look is more akin to streetwear, and his designs are the byproduct of everyday life in Los Angeles, rather than a temporary fascination with the western half of the city. That said, the innately LA qualities of his label Rhude make it a fine alternative to people who love the sun soaked beach vibes Slimane explored at different points during his Saint Laurent tenure—the “Surf Sound” collection in particular. Founded in 2013—when Slimane products were first hitting stores worldwide—Viallasenor noticed the energy around LA upcycled fashion early. His distressed tees, repurposed bandana button-ups and track pants were years ahead of their time, yet initially failed to find an audience. Yet, after a number of years and collections later, consumers are finally starting to take notice. From vintage-esque tees to palm leaf print shirts and luxe takes on vans, many similar themes permeate both Rhude and Saint Laurent. While the rocker-chic aesthetic is noticeably absent, the prevalence of such undeniably California tropes make it a suitable choice for those who love Slimane’s Venice beach predilections.

While the Saint Laurent aesthetic was, in the eyes of many, peak menswear, it always came at a cost. Even on Grailed, many loved but simply could not justify $2000 leathers and $800 boots. For those looking for an alternative, look no further than IRO. Based out of both the U.S. and Paris, the company explores American sportswear mixed with French style cues that are quite similar to Slimane’s rocker-chic. Founded in 2005 by siblings Arik and Lauren Bitton, the label has tread different style territories over its 14-year run. With Slimane out of the picture, however, like many it doubled down on the skinny rocker aesthetic, with some surprisingly great results. For those searching for the Saint Laurent look at an unbeatable price, look no further than IRO.