Banned Alternative was established in 2011 and has become one of the UK's leading alternative fashion brands, known for hand-sketched prints designed in-house. 

The range covers clothing, footwear and accessories, with popular pieces leaning into darker, superstitious imagery like black cats and bats alongside more everyday alternative styles. 

Shop the wider all clothing range, browse shoes and accessories for the full brand offering, or explore handbags and purses, hats and swimwear for more specific pieces. 

If you like this style, check out gothic and rock clothing for adjacent aesthetics, or browse Hell Bunny and Punk Rave for comparable brands.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banned Alternative established? 

Banned Alternative was established in 2011 in the UK. 

What does Banned Alternative make? 

The range can include clothing, footwear and accessories, depending on current stock. 

What design style is Banned Alternative known for? 

Banned Alternative is known for hand-sketched prints designed in-house, with popular pieces featuring darker, superstitious imagery like black cats and bats. 

Where is Banned Alternative designed? 

Banned Alternative is designed in a UK-based design studio. 

What other brands pair well with Banned Alternative? 

Hell Bunny and Punk Rave offer a comparable gothic and alternative aesthetic for building out a similar wardrobe.