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#FR2 vs GUNZE: similarities and differences

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#FR2

Japan Founded 2014

Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

GUNZE

Japan Founded 1896

Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Outdoor & functional

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Decoration & playfulness

    #FR2 shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    #FR2 shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • #FR2 (solid line, circles)
  • GUNZE (dashed line, squares)
Traits of #FR2 and GUNZE, 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.

  • #FR2
  • GUNZE
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
#FR2
GUNZE
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2014 1896
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

#FR2

  • #FR2GOLF

    #FR2GOLF is a golf-specific line derived from the streetwear brand #FR2, and began its rollout in Ap...

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  • #FR2FISHING

    #FR2FISHING is a name used for a fishing-oriented derivative collection of #FR2, centered on T-shirt...

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GUNZE

  • the GUNZE

    An official brand bearing the parent brand’s name, offered through Gunze’s official online store and...

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Collaborations

#FR2

  • 2025-10-18

    MIHARA YASUHIRO

    In 2021 and 2022, the brands jointly announced collaborations with atmos under a three-brand billing, featuring “PETERSON” sneakers with rabbit patches. A BLAKEY LOW release is planned for 2025.

  • 2025-04-26

    goyemon

    In April 2025, two styles of setta sandals in #FR2 BLACK and YELLOW were released, based on “unda-雲駄-” and featuring thong straps embroidered with the #FR2 logo.

  • 2025-01-11

    POTR

    In January 2025, POTR and #FR2 collaborated to release three styles: a daypack, shoulder bag, and wallet. Special designs were incorporated into the lining and other details.

  • 2024-04-20

    PUMA

    In April 2024, PUMA, atmos pink, and #FR2梅 released CALI WEDGE-style sneakers featuring a 3D “rabbit” motif as the third installment of their three-way collaboration.

  • 2024-04-20

    atmos pink

    In April 2024, PUMA × atmos pink × #FR2梅 released women's sneakers featuring a platform-soled CALI WEDGE-style design and a 3D rabbit motif.

  • 2023-01-14

    XLARGE

    The seventh installment, on January 14, 2023, featured a diverse lineup, including a boa fleece hooded jacket and cargo pants, as well as first-time offerings.

#FR2 collaborations

GUNZE

  • 2026-01-15

    SOSHI OTSUKI

    Collaborative items with GUNZE were announced. The collaboration with the Japanese apparel and innerwear company, founded in 1896, was explicitly identified at Pitti Uomo 109 as one of the collaborations for that season. Public information provides few details about individual product names.

GUNZE collaborations

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