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#FR2 vs VALENTINO: similarities and differences

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#FR2

Japan Founded 2014

Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

VALENTINO

Italy Founded 1960

Luxury & heritage · Decoration & playfulness · Avant-garde & designer

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Decoration & playfulness.

Different traits

  • Luxury & heritage

    VALENTINO shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    #FR2 shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • #FR2 (solid line, circles)
  • VALENTINO (dashed line, squares)
Traits of #FR2 and VALENTINO, 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
  • VALENTINO
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
VALENTINO
Country Japan Italy
Founded 2014 1960
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics

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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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VALENTINO

  • Valentino Garavani

    Valentino Garavani is an accessories-only sub-line named after the maison’s founder, centered on bag...

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  • REDValentino

    REDValentino was Valentino’s diffusion line, founded in 2003, offering ready-to-wear and accessories...

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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

VALENTINO

  • 2026-01-15

    VANS

    The second chapter of VALENTINO GARAVANI × Vans. Based on the Classic Slip-On, the collection features six styles with patterns such as VLogo Checkerboard, big dots, and Tropical Leaves.

  • 2023-06-19

    PORTER

    A capsule collection presented at the 2023 SS24 menswear show in collaboration with PORTER. It features bags in signature nylon, as well as bags featuring Valentino Locò and the Toile Iconographe pattern. The release date is unconfirmed.

  • 2021-06-12

    Craig Green

    A collaboration with Craig Green on the Rockstud X project, featuring sneakers in four colorways released in 2021 at Dover Street Market and other locations. A special model commemorating Rockstud’s 10th anniversary.

  • 2021-04-28

    Levi's

    The 2021 collaboration with Levi’s featured Valentino × Levi’s 517 jeans (vintage and reissue), including a limited run of 517 pairs. It was announced at the 2020 SS21 show.

  • 2020-09-03

    BIRKENSTOCK

    The collaboration with BIRKENSTOCK includes two Arizona styles from 2019 (red and black VLTN logos) and a camouflage-pattern model from the second release in 2020.

  • 2020-07-17

    Onitsuka Tiger

    A collaboration between VALENTINO GARAVANI and MEXICO 66 SD. After its presentation in Paris, it was released in limited quantities with a side V logo.

VALENTINO collaborations

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