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ERL vs Filson: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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ERL

United States Founded 2018

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Filson

United States Founded 1897

Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    Filson shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    ERL shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • ERL (solid line, circles)
  • Filson (dashed line, squares)
Traits of ERL and Filson, 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
  • Filson
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
Filson
Country United States United States
Founded 2018 1897
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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Filson

  • Filson Black Label

    Filson Black Label — a Filson sub-label documented in the late 2000s–early 2010s that presented more...

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  • Filson Red Label

    Filson Red Label — a Japan-market sub-line produced in collaboration with Tokyo label Nanamica (Spri...

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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

Filson

  • 2025-08-28

    JUNYA WATANABE MAN

    A capsule featuring multiple variations centered on Mackinaw Cruiser for 2024SS and 2025FW. It is also scheduled to be available at NY/LA/DSM and HBX from August to September 2025.

Filson collaborations

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