Fashion brand directory szu
Page language: English

CHIMI vs YOKE: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

Reference brand: CHIMI Swap brands

CHIMI

Sweden Founded 2016

Minimal & basics · Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy

YOKE

Japan Founded 2018

Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Avant-garde & designer

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Minimal & basics.
  • Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    YOKE shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    CHIMI shows a stronger emphasis

This pair is not included in the similar brands recommendations.

Trait comparison

  • CHIMI (solid line, circles)
  • YOKE (dashed line, squares)
Traits of CHIMI and YOKE, 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.

  • CHIMI
  • YOKE
Minimal & basics
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional
CHIMI：Relative prominence within the brand
YOKE：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field
CHIMI
YOKE
Country Sweden Japan
Founded 2016 2018
Category Eyewear Clothing
Other categories — Accessories

— indicates information that is not available.

Brand profiles

Brand lines

CHIMI

  • CHIMI OPTICS

    CHIMI OPTICS is positioned as a line of optical frames established by CHIMI to address demand for pr...

    View more
  • CHIMI SKI

    CHIMI SKI is a derivative line in the performance segment launched by CHIMI in 2019, positioned with...

    View more

YOKE

No information is available.

Collaborations

CHIMI

  • 2023-03-22

    Maison Kitsuné

    An eyewear capsule with Sweden-based CHIMI launched in March 2023, featuring two silhouettes: Square and Shield.

CHIMI collaborations

YOKE

  • 2026-03-28

    foot the coacher

    The first collaborative shoe with foot the coacher. A Leather Loafer based on French vintage loafers was released, reworked into a “Bloafer” design that can be worn with the heel folded down.

  • 2026-01-22

    TSUCHIYA KABAN

    First collaboration with TSUCHIYA KABAN. The collection was unveiled to the world for the first time in Paris at the YOKE 2026-27AW show and is planned to include one bag style and one AirPods Pro case style. The release is scheduled for around fall 2026.

  • 2026-01-22

    REPRODUCTION OF FOUND

    The collaboration with REPRODUCTION OF FOUND has reportedly been presented at YOKE’s 2026–27 AW show. Specific item names and a release date have not been confirmed at this time.

  • 2026-01-02

    Graphpaper

    The fourth collaboration with Graphpaper, “YOKE × Graphpaper capsule collection.” Based on the 2025 AW theme “Abstract,” it reconfigures seven pieces through YOKE’s “connected” perspective, including leather flight jackets.

  • 2025-05-31

    Morphée

    A leather bag collaboration with Morphée. Inspired by YOKE AOYAMA’s shopping bag, it released the Small Shoulder Bag and Medium Tote Bag made from Morphée’s signature goat leather.

  • 2025-03-15

    ANCELLM

    The first collaboration capsule with ANCELLM. In this crossover, YOKE creates the bodies, while ANCELLM applies treatments such as paint and distressing. The collection comprises seven styles in total, including denim-style outerwear, sweatshirts, and knit vests.

YOKE collaborations

Brands similar to CHIMI

View all

Brands similar to YOKE

View all