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 Common Projects: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: BEAMS
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Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional · Streetwear
Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Streetwear
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Outdoor & functional
BEAMS shows a stronger emphasis
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Minimal & basics
Common Projects shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1976 | 2004 |
| Category | Clothing | Footwear |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Art projects | — |
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Brand profiles
Common Projects
Common Projects is an American footwear brand founded in New York in 2004 by Prathan Poopat and Flavio Girolami. Starting with the perfect sneaker, it offers sneakers, boots, and loafers centered on a minimalist aesthetic, Italian craftsman...
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