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#FR2 vs MAISON SPECIAL: similarities and differences

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#FR2

Japan Founded 2014

Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

MAISON SPECIAL

Japan Founded 2019

Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness · Avant-garde & designer

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Decoration & playfulness.
  • Both brands show traits of Trends & youth culture.

Different traits

  • Polished & dressy

    MAISON SPECIAL shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    #FR2 shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • #FR2 (solid line, circles)
  • MAISON SPECIAL (dashed line, squares)
Traits of #FR2 and MAISON SPECIAL, 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
  • MAISON SPECIAL
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
MAISON SPECIAL
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2014 2019
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Wallets

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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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MAISON SPECIAL

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

MAISON SPECIAL

  • 2026

    THEATRE PRODUCTS

    The second 26SS collaboration with THEATRE PRODUCTS. Centered on multi-way designs, it offered a variety of bags for preorder, including drawstring bags, vegan leather baguette bags, puffer bags, mesh bags, and travel bags.

  • 2025-12-23

    RAMIDUS

    The BLACK PVC BAG COLLECTION is based on RAMIDUS’s classic bags. It features leather-like black PVC and silver zippers, and includes helmet bags, Boston bags, totes, mini bags, and wallets.

  • 2025-08-08

    Wrangler

    Wrangler’s denim and Western wear were reinterpreted through MAISON SPECIAL’s contemporary silhouettes. The collaboration featured denim vests with small floral embroidery, studs, washes, and mud treatments, as well as barrel-silhouette pants.

  • 2025-05-31

    PISCESS

    A summer collaboration with Korean swimwear and fashion brand PISCESS. The collection featured bikinis and swim shorts made from holographic materials, as well as flower-camo mesh pieces, sheer tops, and T-shirts.

  • 2025

    Alpha Industries

    A collaboration based on ALPHA INDUSTRIES’ signature MA-1. Released as the MA-1 SCRATCH CORE SPEC, it features scratch detailing and a contemporary silhouette characteristic of MAISON SPECIAL, and was available in short and medium lengths.

  • 2025

    New Era

    A continuing collaboration with NEW ERA, following “PRIZE OUT” and corresponding to a second installment. The collection, themed “NEW CHAPTER,” features logo caps based on the 9TWENTY and washed caps, expressing self-renewal and a new chapter.

MAISON SPECIAL collaborations

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