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CLOT vs MAISON SPECIAL: similarities and differences

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CLOT

Hong Kong SAR China Founded 2003

Trends & youth culture · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness

MAISON SPECIAL

Japan Founded 2019

Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness · Avant-garde & designer

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Trends & youth culture.

Different traits

  • Decoration & playfulness

    MAISON SPECIAL shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    CLOT shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • CLOT (solid line, circles)
  • MAISON SPECIAL (dashed line, squares)
Traits of CLOT and MAISON SPECIAL, 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.

  • CLOT
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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
MAISON SPECIAL
Country Hong Kong SAR China Japan
Founded 2003 2019
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Wallets

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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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MAISON SPECIAL

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

MAISON SPECIAL

  • 2026

    THEATRE PRODUCTS

    The second 26SS collaboration with THEATRE PRODUCTS. Centered on multi-way designs, it offered a variety of bags for preorder, including drawstring bags, vegan leather baguette bags, puffer bags, mesh bags, and travel bags.

  • 2025-12-23

    RAMIDUS

    The BLACK PVC BAG COLLECTION is based on RAMIDUS’s classic bags. It features leather-like black PVC and silver zippers, and includes helmet bags, Boston bags, totes, mini bags, and wallets.

  • 2025-08-08

    Wrangler

    Wrangler’s denim and Western wear were reinterpreted through MAISON SPECIAL’s contemporary silhouettes. The collaboration featured denim vests with small floral embroidery, studs, washes, and mud treatments, as well as barrel-silhouette pants.

  • 2025-05-31

    PISCESS

    A summer collaboration with Korean swimwear and fashion brand PISCESS. The collection featured bikinis and swim shorts made from holographic materials, as well as flower-camo mesh pieces, sheer tops, and T-shirts.

  • 2025

    Alpha Industries

    A collaboration based on ALPHA INDUSTRIES’ signature MA-1. Released as the MA-1 SCRATCH CORE SPEC, it features scratch detailing and a contemporary silhouette characteristic of MAISON SPECIAL, and was available in short and medium lengths.

  • 2025

    New Era

    A continuing collaboration with NEW ERA, following “PRIZE OUT” and corresponding to a second installment. The collection, themed “NEW CHAPTER,” features logo caps based on the 9TWENTY and washed caps, expressing self-renewal and a new chapter.

MAISON SPECIAL collaborations

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