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 SUNDEK: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
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Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional · Streetwear
Sporty & sportswear · Outdoor & functional · Decoration & playfulness
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Sporty & sportswear
SUNDEK shows a stronger emphasis
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Minimal & basics
BEAMS shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1976 | 1958 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Art projects | Bags Accessories Footwear |
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Brand profiles
SUNDEK
SUNDEK is a surfwear and beachwear brand founded in San Francisco, U.S., in 1958. During the 1960s, it spread from California to Hawaii and the U.S. East Coast, and became an iconic presence with its Rainbow Boardshorts in 1972. Today, it o...
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