PDF is a streetwear/genderless ready-to-wear brand launched in 2023 in Milan, Italy, by designer Domenico Formichetti. Centered on a community spanning urban cultures such as music, graphics, and art, it integrates functionality inspired by...
Fashion brand directory szu
Page language: English
PDF vs A BATHING APE: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: PDF
Swap brands
Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness
Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
- No shared traits are available.
Different traits
-
Decoration & playfulness
A BATHING APE shows a stronger emphasis
-
Luxury & heritage
A BATHING APE shows a stronger emphasis
This pair is not included in the similar brands recommendations.
Trait comparison
- PDF (solid line, circles)
- A BATHING APE (dashed line, squares)
How to read the chart
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
Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Japan |
| Founded | 2023 | 1993 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Accessories Footwear | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products |
— indicates information that is not available.
Brand profiles
A BATHING APE
A BATHING APE (BAPE) is a Japanese streetwear brand founded by NIGO (長尾智明) in Harajuku, Tokyo, in 1993. Guided by its founding motto, “NOWHERE, NOW HERE,” it offers a wide range of apparel for men, women, and children, as well as shoes...
Brand lines
Collaborations
Brands similar to PDF
View all-
KUSIKOHC
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
MISBHV
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
Mostly Heard Rarely Seen
The brands share streetwear influences and decorative expression.
-
Haculla
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
Devástates
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
Ih Nom Uh Nit
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
Human Made
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
MEMBERS OF THE RAGE
The brands share streetwear influences and designer-led expression.
-
CHITO
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
Les Benjamins
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
KYE
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
-
Perks And Mini
The brands share streetwear influences and connections to youth culture.
Brands similar to A BATHING APE
View all-
BY PARRA
The brands share distinctive designs and streetwear influences.
-
#FR2
The brands share distinctive designs and streetwear influences.
-
Billionaire Boys Club
The brands share distinctive designs and streetwear influences.
-
Supreme
The brands share distinctive designs and streetwear influences.
-
Jean Paul Gaultier
The brands share distinctive designs and original design.
-
Stüssy
The brands share distinctive designs and streetwear influences.
-
Maison Margiela
The brands share distinctive designs and connections to subcultures.
-
Cactus Plant Flea Market
The brands share distinctive designs and streetwear influences.
-
Iceberg
The brands share playful expression and original design.
-
Jeff Hamilton
The brands share distinctive designs and menswear.