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 John Varvatos: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: BEAMS
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Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional · Streetwear
Luxury & heritage · Avant-garde & designer · Decoration & playfulness
Similarities and differences
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Outdoor & functional
BEAMS shows a stronger emphasis
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Trends & youth culture
BEAMS shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1976 | 1999 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Art projects | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance |
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Brand profiles
John Varvatos
John Varvatos is a U.S.-origin men's luxury brand founded in New York by John Varvatos in 1999, with its first collection presented in 2000. Since its founding, the brand has centered on artisanal craftsmanship and the fusion of traditional...
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