If you love Markarian for its romantic, embellished event dressing, a handful of other houses sit in the same world. These are the labels I point clients toward when they want the Markarian feeling, whether that is a printed midi for a wedding, a sequined gown for black tie. Each one below is stocked at Luxury Shoes , so the links resolve to real collections.

1. Oscar de la Renta

The reference point for American occasion wear. Florals, full skirts, and proper eveningwear, with a heritage Markarian openly admires. Shop Oscar de la Renta.

2. Brandon Maxwell

Another New York name, sharper and more tailored, strong on red-carpet gowns and clean column dresses. Good if you want Markarian’s polish with less print. Shop Brandon Maxwell.

3. Adam Lippes

Quiet luxury with a New York address. Lippes leans into fine fabrics and restrained tailoring, a calmer cousin to Markarian’s romance. Shop Adam Lippes.

4. Zuhair Murad

For the most decorative end of the spectrum: couture-level embellishment, sweeping gowns, and serious red-carpet drama. Shop Zuhair Murad.

5. Safiyaa

London evening wear with architectural draping and bold colour. A strong pick when you want a gown that feels modern rather than vintage. Shop Safiyaa.

6. Maria Lucia Hohan

Ethereal, goddess-line gowns in fluid silk. The closest match to Markarian’s romantic, light-catching mood. Shop Maria Lucia Hohan.

How to choose

For a printed wedding-guest midi, start with Markarian and Oscar de la Renta. For a tailored gown, look to Brandon Maxwell and Safiyaa. For maximal embellishment, Zuhair Murad. For soft, fluid eveningwear, Maria Lucia Hohan. New to the house? Read who Markarian is first, then the styling guide, and shop the Markarian collection.