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ERL vs Blackmeans: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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ERL

United States Founded 2018

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Blackmeans

Japan Founded 2008

Avant-garde & designer · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Minimal & basics

    ERL shows a stronger emphasis

  • Polished & dressy

    ERL shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • ERL (solid line, circles)
  • Blackmeans (dashed line, squares)
Traits of ERL and Blackmeans, 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.

  • ERL
  • Blackmeans
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
ERL
Blackmeans
Country United States Japan
Founded 2018 2008
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

ERL

  • ERL Kids

    ERL Kids is a kidswear line developed by ERL under the name “ERL Kids.” Like the adult line ERL, it ...

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Blackmeans

Collaborations

ERL

  • 2023-09-06

    Levi's

    Levi’s x ERL. A 10-piece collection created with Venice-based ERL, centered on light-wash distressed denim. The theme is California individualism.

  • 2023-01-06

    Dior

    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.

ERL collaborations

Blackmeans

  • 2017-07-31

    SUICOKE

    A collaboration released at the end of July 2017, featuring the distinctive Blackmeans color scheme on the new “BOAK” sandals. The sandals have a Vibram footbed.

Blackmeans collaborations

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