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CLOT vs NEEDLES: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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CLOT

Hong Kong SAR China Founded 2003

Trends & youth culture · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness

NEEDLES

Japan Founded 1995

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Trends & youth culture.

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    NEEDLES shows a stronger emphasis

  • Avant-garde & designer

    NEEDLES shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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

  • CLOT
  • NEEDLES
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
NEEDLES
Country Hong Kong SAR China Japan
Founded 2003 1995
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories

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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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NEEDLES

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

NEEDLES

  • 2026-02-28

    New Era

    NEEDLES × New Era (February 28, 2026). Released three 59FIFTY models embroidered with the NEEDLES logo on the front and back, highlighting details characteristic of the brand.

  • 2026-02-27

    October’s Very Own

    The NEEDLES collaboration capsule with October’s Very Own (OVO) was released on 2026/2/27. Items were prepared for a limited release, based on an announcement by NEPENTHES.

  • 2026-02-25

    FREAK'S STORE

    A NEEDLES exclusive project featured in the official feature. It was presented as “26SS exclusive items” for the Spring/Summer 2026 season, but the product details and release date are not available in the listing.

  • 2026-01-14

    Yohji Yamamoto

    A five-style collection from WILDSIDE × NEEDLES, featuring rose and two-butterfly embroidery with blue accents.

  • 2025-12-19

    BEAMS

    The 25FW collection, created exclusively for BEAMS BOY, includes black watch plaid jackets, skirts, and other items. Released in December 2025.

  • 2025-12-19

    Troentorp

    A reissue of clogs custom-made under the Troentorp × BEAMS BOY name. Released on 2025/12/19 as a collaboration item by TROENTORP × NEEDLES × BEAMS BOY.

NEEDLES collaborations

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