Here are the 8 clothing companies that could take Patagonia's place as the new keeper of the 'Midtown Uniform'

Vineyard Vines

For many, this is a natural fit to replace Patagonia. Founded in tony Martha's Vineyard, Vineyard Vines is the male equivalent of Lily Pullitzer. The brand is also already the clothing of choice for many hedge funders during their weekend trips to the Hamptons.

Helly Hansen

The Norwegian clothing company might be the perfect foreign substitute for Patagonia. With its wide range of cold-weather apparel, there's a good chance finance bros might already have some Helly Hansen tucked away in their ski houses.

Arc'teryx

The Vancouver-based company has made big strides on the West Coast, which is home to most of the big tech companies that have their own twist on the 'Midtown Uniform' (jeans and a t-shirt instead of slacks and a button down). However, one problem this pick might have is the fact finance bros seem unlikely to buy from a clothing company they'll struggle to pronounce.

Lululemon

Lululemon has made big strides to cater to men after an initial reputation as a womens' leisure-wear company. What better way to further grow than serving as the vest of choice for the financial community? But Wall Street largely remains a testosterone-fueled environment, and some might be unwilling to adopt a clothing company considered by some to still be geared towards women.

The North Face

In many ways, North Face represents the safest pick on the list. The brand is well known and accepted by many in the space, making it an easy potential pick. The only potential pushback could be from those who feel they might have outgrown the brand, which is prevalent across many college campus.

Columbia

While certainly a long shot, Columbia might still hold some cache among the older demographic in the industry. The Portland-based brand is not a likely candidate for typical financial bros, but there is a chance it could make inroads amongst the elder Wall Street crowd.

L.L. Bean

Many finance bros' last interaction with L.L. Bean likely came in the form of a monogrammed backpack they had when they were in elementary school.

However, vintage clothing remains a popular trend, so a blast from the past might be exactly what the 'Midtown Uniform' needs to be invigorated. The Maine-based company's North East roots could also appeal to a demographic largely from the same region.

Carhartt

On the surface, Carhartt might seem like a preposterous pick. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the clothing company is commonly tied to blue-collar work, making it a far cry from the cushy boardrooms on Wall Street.

However, in the same way most finance bros weren't likely to spend a weekend camping in the wilderness with their Patagonia vests, Carhartt could be the perfect pivot into another space they likely know nothing about.