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ERL vs K-Way: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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ERL

United States Founded 2018

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

K-Way

France Founded 1965

Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    K-Way shows a stronger emphasis

  • Avant-garde & designer

    ERL shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • ERL (solid line, circles)
  • K-Way (dashed line, squares)
Traits of ERL and K-Way, 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
  • K-Way
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
K-Way
Country United States France
Founded 2018 1965
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Eyewear 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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K-Way

  • K-Way R&D

    K-Way’s “R&D” collection is positioned within the brand’s world as a spin-off line that combines tex...

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  • K-Way L'Action

    K-Way’s “L'Action” label is a derivative line that embodies sports-derived styles through technical ...

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  • K-Way Petite

    K-Way’s “K-Way Petite” line is presented as a spin-off line for toddlers and children, scaling down ...

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  • K-Way Travel

    K-Way’s “K-Way Travel” is a spin-off initiative curated as “Travel Essentials” for life on the move....

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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

K-Way

  • 2024-03-18

    Maison Kitsuné

    Announced in March 2024. It reinterprets windbreakers by Léon and Claude, proposing check patterns and logo-integrated designs.

  • 2021-11-18

    Saint Laurent

    For Rive Droite’s “The Ride” collection, K-Way and Rive Droite jointly created polyester bombers featuring tiger motifs and other designs.

  • 2020-11-19

    Fendi

    A capsule featuring the FF all-over pattern on K-Way reversible, packable windbreakers. The range included men's, women's, and kids' styles.

K-Way collaborations

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