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10 brands like Sandy Liang that capture the spirit of girlhood

brands like sandy liang

It's easy to spot a Sandy Liang piece. From schoolgirl-esque collars to oversized bows, since launching in 2014, the Lower East Side-based brand has carved out its own corner of fashion’s cultural zeitgeist. It’s playful yet intentional, feminine without feeling cliché, and often draws on Sandy’s Chinese-American upbringing to inform everything from silhouettes to styling.

If, like us, you’ve fallen for Sandy Liang’s coquettish aesthetic and are looking to bolster your wardrobe with other labels that exist in the same orbit, we’ve got you. Below, browse (and shop) our edit of brands like Sandy Liang we think you'll love.

 

1. Simone Rocha

 

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For lovers of bows, lace, and tulle — Simone Rocha speaks your language. The London-based designer knows how to make romantic, ultra-feminine pieces that just make you feel like getting dressed up. Like Sandy, she gives girlhood a grown-up edge, blending classic silhouettes with unexpected details.

 

2. Miu Miu

 

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Miu Miu hardly needs an introduction. It’s the brand that brought ballet flats and micro-mini skirts back into the mainstream, and like Sandy Liang, it’s rooted in subverted femininity. We're forever indebted to Mrs. Prada for her impeccable designs.

 

3. Collina Strada

 

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Whimsical and uniquely expressive, Collina Strada is playful fashion personified. Designer Hillary Taymour infuses every collection with saturated colour, bold prints, and an experimental spirit, offering the same sense of joyful rebellion that Sandy Liang fans will instantly recognise. Even better, sustainability is at the brand’s core.

 

4. Ganni

 

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When it comes to style, we know Danes do it better, and Ganni exemplifies that Scandinavian sensibility with a playful twist. The brand's approach to colour, silhouette, and sustainability aligns with Sandy’s sense of effortful nonchalance, ocasionallly with a little more edge and a little less frill.

 

5. Dôen

 

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Another brand that's likely already on your radar, Dôen is the go-to for cool girls, brimming with romantic silhouettes and soft florals. Like Sandy Liang, these pieces are rooted in femininity and considered details, but with a nostalgic edge.

 

6. Cecilie Bahnsen

 

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Cecilie Bahnsen designs pieces that feel soft and dreamy, but never too precious. Her dresses are voluminous and romantic, with a lightness that makes them easy to wear.

 

7. Gimaguas

 

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Founded by twin sisters in Barcelona, Gimaguas blends playful prints, bold colour, and easy silhouettes that feel perfect for long days in the sun. It’s youthful, fun, and for the wearer who doesn't take themselves too seriously; ideal if you love Sandy Liang’s lighter side.

 

8. Paris Georgia

 

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A little closer to home, you'll find New Zealand label Paris Georgia. The brand focuses on elevated basics with subtle detailing — but much like Sandy Liang, it's designed with an ethos that's less about trends, more about silhouette.

9. Buci

 

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Made in New York with a focus on sustainability and slow fashion, the brand leans into slinky fabrics, simple shapes, and that kind of subtle sensuality that doesn’t need much styling. The vibe is very much: slip into a tank top and mini skirt and float through the streets of NYC, hopping from book shop to bar.

 

10. Miaou

 

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Miaou blends vintage references with a modern edge. Best known for its corsets and ultra-flattering, curv-skimming fits, the brand feels bold but still playful. It shares Sandy Liang’s love of feminine silhouettes, just with a bit more heat.

 

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