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A BATHING APE vs Off-White: similarities and differences

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A BATHING APE

Japan Founded 1993

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Off-White

Italy Founded 2013

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Streetwear.
  • Both brands show traits of Decoration & playfulness.

Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    Off-White shows a stronger emphasis

  • Sporty & sportswear

    Off-White shows a stronger emphasis

Trait comparison

  • A BATHING APE (solid line, circles)
  • Off-White (dashed line, squares)
Traits of A BATHING APE and Off-White, 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.

  • A BATHING APE
  • Off-White
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
A BATHING APE
Off-White
Country Japan Italy
Founded 1993 2013
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

A BATHING APE

Off-White

  • Off-White Kids

    A derived line that adapts Off-White’s visual language and logo expression for ages 4–12. It launche...

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  • Off-White Home

    A home goods offshoot first unveiled by Virgil Abloh in 2019, it offered tableware, bedding, bath pr...

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  • Off-White Eyewear

    Launched in 2017 in collaboration with Warby Parker as Off-White’s first eyewear offering, it contin...

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  • Off-White PAPERWORK

    A sub-line introduced in 2022 as Off-White’s first Beauty collection, based on Virgil Abloh’s vision...

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Collaborations

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.

A BATHING APE collaborations

Off-White

  • 2022-02-21

    Chrome Hearts

    They collaborated on an orange hoodie in 2018. In 2022, a one-of-one triple collaboration with Off-White × Air Jordan 1 High OG also appeared.

  • 2021-11-12

    Jordan Brand

    The 2021 Holiday capsule saw the simultaneous release of Air Jordan 2 Low and apparel. Women's styles and AJ5 have also been offered in the past.

  • 2021-08-09

    Nike

    In 2021, 50 Dunk Low models were randomly released exclusively through SNKRS as “Dear Summer,” starting in August. Other styles, including AF1 and Terra Forma, continued to be released.

  • 2018-10-08

    Converse

    The second Off-White × Converse release, featuring the Chuck Taylor 70’s, launched in October 2018 with distinctive details such as transparent materials.

  • 2018-03-08

    Timberland

    In March 2018, the first collaboration with Timberland released 6-inch boots in luxurious velvet in multiple colors.

  • 2018-02-21

    Jimmy Choo

    In SS 2018, the footwear-focused “Off-White c/o Jimmy Choo” collection was unveiled. It was sold at limited-time pop-ups and other venues.

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