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Dior vs A BATHING APE: similarities and differences

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Dior

France Founded 1946

Luxury & heritage · Avant-garde & designer · Decoration & playfulness

A BATHING APE

Japan Founded 1993

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Luxury & heritage

    Dior shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    A BATHING APE shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of Dior and A BATHING APE, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits by category

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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
Dior
A BATHING APE
Country France Japan
Founded 1946 1993
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

Dior

  • Dior Men

    Dior Men is the principal sub-line within Christian Dior Couture overseeing men’s ready-to-wear and ...

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  • Dior Maison

    Dior Maison is a sub-line responsible for the Maison’s interiors and lifestyle offering. It presents...

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  • Baby Dior

    Baby Dior is the House’s sub-line for children and infants, originating with the opening of a boutiq...

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  • Dior Homme

    Dior Homme is the name of a men’s fragrance series offered by Parfums Christian Dior and a major cat...

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  • Miss Dior

    Miss Dior is a fragrance series that was introduced in 1947 and represents the maison. It is positio...

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Collaborations

Dior

  • 2024-06-14

    Stone Island

    As a capsule jointly credited with Stone Island, the Fall 2024 line drew on military-derived functional wear and dyeing techniques and was rolled out sequentially in major cities and worldwide.

  • 2023-07-08

    Denim Tears

    The “Dior Tears” capsule was created in collaboration with Tremaine Emory of Denim Tears. Inspired by jazz and American history from the 1950s onward, it features items including the Saddle Bag. Pop-ups were also held in multiple cities.

  • 2023-01-06

    ERL

    At Dior Men Spring 2023, “California Couture,” guest-designed by ERL, was presented. The capsule featured LA-inspired elements such as pastels, wave patterns, and quilting.

  • 2022-06-01

    BIRKENSTOCK

    The first collaboration under Dior by Birkenstock. Models featuring the Tokio mule and Milano sandal, adapted to Dior specifications, went on sale in June 2022.

  • 2021-11-04

    sacai

    The first jointly branded men's capsule by Dior and sacai (57 pieces), featuring a range of RTW, bags, and more, with tailoring, hybrid sportswear elements, logo mixing, and other details.

  • 2020-06-25

    Jordan Brand

    The “Air Dior” capsule by Dior and Jordan Brand. It featured limited-edition Air Jordan 1 sneakers (high and low) as well as apparel and accessories, with online raffles and in-store pickup offered.

Dior collaborations

A BATHING APE

  • 2025-04-22

    PORTER

    A new A BATHING APE® × PORTER collection announced on April 22, 2025. Presented in the context of a trunk show commemorating the opening of a new PORTER STAND store, it features four bag styles with travel-themed souvenir bags.

  • 2025-04-01

    COMME des GARÇONS

    In 2025, a commemorative capsule collection with CDG was released in two installments to mark BAPE OSAKA’s fifth anniversary. It featured a wide range of items, including T-shirts, check shirts, and bags.

  • 2024-07-26

    VANS

    A 2024 collaboration between A BATHING APE® and Vans. Announced on 7/25, it was released through Vans Family on 7/26 and at BAPE stores on 7/27. Old Skool and Sk8-Mid were reinterpreted with camouflage patterns.

  • 2023-12

    Alpha Industries

    The second collaboration with A BATHING APE features MA-1 jackets, reversible kimono jackets, and N-3B-related items decorated with ukiyo-e and sashiko-style motifs, along with shark hoodies, pants, T-shirts, hats, and more.

  • 2022-09-03

    A.P.C.

    A.P.C. and BAPE’s first collaboration in 2022 (INTERACTION #15). A diverse range, including denim, workwear styles, and BAPE camo patterns, with items for kids.

  • 2021-10-16

    Barbour

    In 2021, a capsule collection was offered for AW21, featuring a Bedale in BAPE camouflage, as well as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps.

A BATHING APE collaborations

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