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ERL vs CLOT: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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ERL

United States Founded 2018

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

CLOT

Hong Kong SAR China Founded 2003

Trends & youth culture · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    ERL shows a stronger emphasis

  • Trends & youth culture

    CLOT shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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

  • ERL
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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
ERL
CLOT
Country United States Hong Kong SAR China
Founded 2018 2003
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products

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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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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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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

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

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