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Aesop vs SOSHI OTSUKI: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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Aesop

Australia Founded 1987

Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics · Luxury & heritage

SOSHI OTSUKI

Japan Founded 2015

Avant-garde & designer · Polished & dressy · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    SOSHI OTSUKI shows a stronger emphasis

  • Minimal & basics

    Aesop shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • Aesop (solid line, circles)
  • SOSHI OTSUKI (dashed line, squares)
Traits of Aesop and SOSHI OTSUKI, shown relative to each brand.
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

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

  • Aesop
  • SOSHI OTSUKI
Minimal & basics
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SOSHI OTSUKI：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy
Aesop：Relative prominence within the brand
SOSHI OTSUKI：Relative prominence within the brand
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
Aesop
SOSHI OTSUKI
Country Australia Japan
Founded 1987 2015
Category Beauty and cosmetics Clothing
Other categories Fragrance Lifestyle products —

— indicates information that is not available.

Brand profiles

Collaborations

Aesop

No information is available.

SOSHI OTSUKI

  • 2026-01-15

    PROLETA RE ART

    A collaboration with PROLETA RE ART featuring a matching set made by upcycling vintage clothing, with fabric scraps sewn on and sashiko-like stitching applied across the pieces. The design foregrounds layers of material, a handmade quality, and the appearance of age.

  • 2026-01-15

    ASICS SportStyle

    A new partnership with ASICS SportStyle. The presentation layers velvet/velour track hoodies and velour matching sets within the context of SOSHI OTSUKI’s tailoring. It suggests an intention to reinterpret sport from the perspectives of the body and structure.

  • 2026-01-15

    CAMISAS MANOLO

    A collaboration with CAMISAS MANOLO. A design conceals glossy polka-dot fabric behind the shirt placket, which can be brought out to resemble a tie. The detail is inspired by the gesture of office workers tucking their ties into their pockets when dining.

  • 2026-01-15

    GUNZE

    Collaborative items with GUNZE were announced. The collaboration with the Japanese apparel and innerwear company, founded in 1896, was explicitly identified at Pitti Uomo 109 as one of the collaborations for that season. Public information provides few details about individual product names.

  • 2025-12-04

    ZARA

    The first collaboration with ZARA. The theme is “A Sense of Togetherness.” The collection includes pinstripe coats and suit blazers, flannel sets, poplin shirts, cable-knit cardigans, and more. It also includes womenswear, kidswear, and pet products.

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