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CLOT vs DSQUARED2: similarities and differences

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CLOT

Hong Kong SAR China Founded 2003

Trends & youth culture · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness

DSQUARED2

Italy Founded 1995

Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear · Luxury & heritage

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Streetwear.
  • Both brands show traits of Trends & youth culture.

Different traits

  • Luxury & heritage

    DSQUARED2 shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    DSQUARED2 shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • CLOT (solid line, circles)
  • DSQUARED2 (dashed line, squares)
Traits of CLOT and DSQUARED2, shown relative to each brand.
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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.

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Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
CLOT
DSQUARED2
Country Hong Kong SAR China Italy
Founded 2003 1995
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

CLOT

  • CLOTTEE

    A diffusion line developed by CLOT to extend the brand’s “East-meets-West” context to the next gener...

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DSQUARED2

  • DSQUARED2 EYEWEAR

    Within DSQUARED2’s accessories, EYEWEAR is a category offered for both men and women, centered on su...

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  • D2Kids

    A derived line responsible for DSQUARED2’s kids segment, it is divided on the official website into ...

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Collaborations

CLOT

  • 2025-12-20

    COACH

    CLOT and COACH collaborated on an “East Meets West” theme. Apparel, bags, accessories, and home goods were offered primarily through JUICE.

  • 2025-11-28

    NEIGHBORHOOD

    A joint project with Hong Kong-based CLOT, documented in 2025. Graphics and logos from both brands appear on distressed denim jackets and pants, as well as a bandana-patterned reversible jacket.

  • 2023-03-30

    Timberland

    A collaboration with CLOT for Future73, Timberland’s 50th-anniversary initiative. It featured an apparel capsule reflecting the East Meets West philosophy and a Timberloop-designed Premium 6-Inch Boot.

  • 2021-10-21

    #FR2

    In October 2021, announced a capsule featuring the anti-discrimination message “Racism kills” with CLOT. It included T-shirts, hoodies, caps, and more.

  • 2021-05-29

    Dr. Martens

    The 1461 “cultural remix” model was released, making iconic use of red and blending Chinese design.

  • 2018-07-21

    SUICOKE

    In July 2018, the OLAS-CLTab model featuring CLOT's Alienegra Desert Camo was released. It is characterized by a Vibram sole and a camouflage pattern.

CLOT collaborations

DSQUARED2

No information is available.

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