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CASIO vs A BATHING APE: similarities and differences

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CASIO

Japan Founded 1957

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Streetwear

A BATHING APE

Japan Founded 1993

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Decoration & playfulness

    A BATHING APE shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    CASIO shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • CASIO (solid line, circles)
  • A BATHING APE (dashed line, squares)
Traits of CASIO and A BATHING APE, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • CASIO
  • A BATHING APE
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
CASIO
A BATHING APE
Country Japan Japan
Founded 1957 1993
Category Watches Clothing
Other categories Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

CASIO

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A BATHING APE

Collaborations

CASIO

No information is available.

A BATHING APE

  • 2025-04-22

    PORTER

    A new A BATHING APE® × PORTER collection announced on April 22, 2025. Presented in the context of a trunk show commemorating the opening of a new PORTER STAND store, it features four bag styles with travel-themed souvenir bags.

  • 2025-04-01

    COMME des GARÇONS

    In 2025, a commemorative capsule collection with CDG was released in two installments to mark BAPE OSAKA’s fifth anniversary. It featured a wide range of items, including T-shirts, check shirts, and bags.

  • 2024-07-26

    VANS

    A 2024 collaboration between A BATHING APE® and Vans. Announced on 7/25, it was released through Vans Family on 7/26 and at BAPE stores on 7/27. Old Skool and Sk8-Mid were reinterpreted with camouflage patterns.

  • 2023-12

    Alpha Industries

    The second collaboration with A BATHING APE features MA-1 jackets, reversible kimono jackets, and N-3B-related items decorated with ukiyo-e and sashiko-style motifs, along with shark hoodies, pants, T-shirts, hats, and more.

  • 2022-09-03

    A.P.C.

    A.P.C. and BAPE’s first collaboration in 2022 (INTERACTION #15). A diverse range, including denim, workwear styles, and BAPE camo patterns, with items for kids.

  • 2021-10-16

    Barbour

    In 2021, a capsule collection was offered for AW21, featuring a Bedale in BAPE camouflage, as well as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps.

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