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BODE vs AMBUSH: similarities and differences

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BODE

United States Founded 2016

Luxury & heritage · Avant-garde & designer · Trends & youth culture

AMBUSH

Japan Founded 2008

Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Avant-garde & designer.

Different traits

  • Streetwear

    AMBUSH shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    AMBUSH shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • BODE (solid line, circles)
  • AMBUSH (dashed line, squares)
Traits of BODE and AMBUSH, 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.

  • BODE
  • AMBUSH
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
BODE
AMBUSH
Country United States Japan
Founded 2016 2008
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

BODE

  • BODE Rec.

    BODE Rec. is an activewear-focused offshoot line announced by BODE in April 2024, designed by founde...

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AMBUSH

Collaborations

BODE

No information is available.

AMBUSH

  • 2023

    Levi's

    A Spring/Summer 2023 collaboration with AMBUSH. Details derived from moto culture are incorporated into denim, and the collaboration is presented as a continuation of the first installment from the previous season.

  • 2021-05-18

    Nike

    AMBUSH (Yoon Ahn) × Nike. Multiple colorways featuring its distinctive “extended Swoosh” and heel construction were released in 2021, using models such as the Dunk High.

  • 2019-10-21

    Converse

    A collaboration with Ambush (2019). The first collection reinterpreted the Chuck 70 and Pro Leather with futuristic utility, exaggerated proportions, and protective elements.

  • 2018-06-23

    Dior

    As part of Dior Homme’s new structure, AMBUSH’s YOON AHN was appointed jewelry designer in 2018 and collaborated on the accessories division of the men’s collections. The range focused mainly on jewelry such as chains and logo pieces.

  • 2014-02-24

    Maison Kitsuné

    In 2014, items including jackets and fox-fur key accessories were released with AMBUSH to mark the first anniversary of the Tokyo store.

  • 2011-08

    WTAPS

    A limited release by three brands: AMBUSH × A BATHING APE × WTAPS. BAPE CREEPSTA is offered in an all-leather version in black/blue.

AMBUSH collaborations

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