BEAMS
BEAMS was founded by Etsuzo Shitara in Harajuku, Tokyo, in February 1976 as a select shop and fashion brand. Starting with its first store, “American Life Shop BEAMS,” it has curated and sold domestic and international brands while developi...
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BEAMS vs Alexander Wang: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: BEAMS
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Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional · Streetwear
Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Luxury & heritage
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
- Both brands show traits of Trends & youth culture.
- Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.
Different traits
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Avant-garde & designer
Alexander Wang shows a stronger emphasis
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Outdoor & functional
BEAMS shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- BEAMS (solid line, circles)
- Alexander Wang (dashed line, squares)
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1976 | 2005 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Art projects | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear |
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Brand profiles
Alexander Wang
ALEXANDER WANG is a fashion brand founded in New York, United States, in 2005 by designer Alexander Wang. Its core offering is women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, alongside bags, shoes, accessories, and more. The official website describes a f...
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