Brands like Rastah: Pakistani streetwear at every budget

Brands like Rastah in Pakistan, by budget: RAAH (Karachi, oversized graphic tees Rs. 2,099–3,000), Manto (Urdu-script tees), AWKWARDx and Thrive Streetwear (independent streetwear), and Outfitters and Breakout for affordable high-street graphic tees. None match Rastah's hand-craft, but all give you the oversized streetwear look for far less than Rastah's Rs. 12,000-plus t-shirts.

Rastah set the template for Pakistani streetwear: oversized shapes, Urdu and South Asian references, heavy fabric, and a price to match — t-shirts from about Rs. 12,000 and hoodies from about Rs. 37,000 on its Pakistan store in October 2026 (full breakdown in our Rastah clothing brand guide). Most people who like the look are not going to spend that on a tee. These are the brands to look at instead, ordered from the most affordable independent label to the high street. If you want to know why the Rastah price is what it is, read why Rastah is so expensive.

What makes a brand "like Rastah"

• Oversized, drop-shoulder silhouettes rather than slim high-street fits.
• Graphics with a point of view — Urdu script, local references, original artwork — not just a logo.
• Heavier cotton that holds its shape after washing.
• Sold online first, usually in small drops rather than season-long stock.

1. RAAH Fits — oversized graphic tees under Rs. 3,000

Our own label, from Karachi. Every tee is oversized with dropped shoulders, printed with original artwork — the Urdu راہ chest logo and RAAH back script on the Signature tees, anime-inspired art, football numbers and in-house prints — and priced from Rs. 2,099 to Rs. 3,000. Flat chest and length measurements are on every product page, there is a 7-day size exchange, and Talha Anjum wore the Maroon Signature Tee on stage in Lahore. We are the closest to Rastah's silhouette at a tenth of the price; we are not close to its embroidery, and we do not claim to be. Browse the full RAAH range.

2. Manto — Urdu script and literary tees

If what you like about Rastah is the Urdu on the chest, Manto builds a whole brand around it — typography, poetry and literary references printed on tees and casualwear. The fits are more regular than oversized, so size up if you want the baggy look.

3. AWKWARDx — loud graphics, oversized cuts

An independent label that local fashion press has picked out for unapologetic oversized silhouettes and striking graphics at accessible prices. Worth a look if you want statement pieces with more colour than RAAH's mostly black, white and maroon palette.

4. Thrive Streetwear — clean and understated

The opposite end of the graphic spectrum: contemporary urban basics with minimal branding. If Rastah's heavy artwork is too much but you still want a relaxed streetwear fit, this is the direction.

5. Outfitters — high-street graphic tees, stores everywhere

Pakistan's biggest high-street name for graphic tees and casualwear, with stores in every major city and frequent sales. Fits are slimmer and the graphics are licensed or seasonal rather than design-led, but it is the easiest place to try something on before buying.

6. Breakout — denim and casual graphics

Another nationwide high-street chain with graphic tees, denim and jackets at budget prices. Similar territory to Outfitters; pick whichever has the better sale that month. For a fuller comparison of these and plain-basics brands like Sapphire and Ideas, read best t-shirt brands in Pakistan.

At a glance

Only RAAH's prices above are ours. Other brands' price descriptions are general impressions from their public ranges and move with sales — check each brand's own site before you buy.

How to choose

Decide what you actually want from the Rastah look. If it is the silhouette and the attitude, an oversized graphic tee from an independent label gets you there for Rs. 2,000–3,000. If it is the craft — embroidery, hand printing — nothing on this list replaces it, and the honest answer is to save for the real thing. Either way, judge the tee on fabric weight, stitching and print method using our 7-point t-shirt quality check, and check the fit with the oversized t-shirt size guide before you order.