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ERL vs FREAK'S STORE: similarities and differences

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ERL

United States Founded 2018

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

FREAK'S STORE

Japan Founded 1986

Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    ERL shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    ERL shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • ERL (solid line, circles)
  • FREAK'S STORE (dashed line, squares)
Traits of ERL and FREAK'S STORE, 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
  • FREAK'S STORE
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
ERL：Relative prominence within the brand
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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
FREAK'S STORE
Country United States Japan
Founded 2018 1986
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Art projects

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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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FREAK'S STORE

  • Freada

    Freada is a women-focused house brand launched by FREAK'S STORE in July 2017. Drawing on the colors ...

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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

FREAK'S STORE

  • 2026-09-17

    GAP

    A FREAK’S STORE-exclusive collection inspired by GAP’s 1980s–90s archives. It comprises 13 items across four categories: pocket T-shirts, chinos, denim, and schoolwear, and was released on September 17.

  • 2026-08-06

    Champion

    A project featured in the official feature lineup as “Champion’s iconic special-order pieces.” It is a special-order series based on Champion apparel, including sweatshirts, but the listing does not confirm the details of individual products or their release dates.

  • 2026-08-06

    SOMETHING

    A special-order series by SOMETHING and FREAK’S STORE featured in the official feature listing. It can be identified as a new project with a women’s jeans brand, but the listing does not specify individual products or release dates.

  • 2026-07-31

    Umbro

    A special-order collection listed in the official feature lineup as “UMBRO 26FW Collection.” It can be confirmed as a product group from a different season than the Spring/Summer 2025 project, but the specific items and individual release dates are not clear from the listing.

  • 2026-07-16

    MILLER

    A made-to-order series with apparel brand Miller, including underwear, was featured in the official feature listing. The listing confirms the feature date, but the specific items, number of product styles, and release date cannot be determined from the listing.

  • 2026-06-04

    RUSSELL ATHLETIC

    A collaboration project with RUSSELL ATHLETIC featured in the official feature list. It can be identified as a custom-order collaboration with an apparel brand that offers items such as sweatshirts, but the list does not specify product details or release dates.

FREAK'S STORE collaborations

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