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#FR2 vs Y’s: similarities and differences

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#FR2

Japan Founded 2014

Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

Y’s

Japan Founded 1972

Avant-garde & designer · Luxury & heritage · Minimal & basics

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Minimal & basics

    Y’s shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    Y’s shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • #FR2 (solid line, circles)
  • Y’s (dashed line, squares)
Traits of #FR2 and Y’s, shown relative to each brand.
How to read the chart

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
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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
Y’s
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2014 1972
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear

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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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Y’s

  • Y's for men

    A spin-off line launched in 1979 as a men’s-only line of Y's. It applies the patternmaking and tailo...

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  • Y’s Red Label

    Launched as an experimental/derivative subline of Y's, the line was led by designer Michiko Suzuki a...

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  • Y's PINK (Y's PINK)

    A diffusion line by a design team carrying on Y's DNA, it regularly presents collections incorporati...

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  • RISMAT by Y's

    A cruise/daily-oriented diffusion line introduced in 2014, centered on knitwear and emphasizing mate...

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  • MICHIKO by Y's

    A dress line launched to systematize Y's dresswear category. Centered on combinations of different m...

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  • KAYO NAKAMURA by Y's

    A derivative line introduced in 2014 as an accessories line centered on shoes and bags. Its designs ...

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  • Y's BANG ON!

    A seasonless unisex collection produced in small quantities, featuring numbered models based on men’...

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  • Y's Exclusive

    A suit line for career women introduced in 2013. Centered on coordinated jacket, pants, and skirt se...

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  • Y's for living

    A licensed line of home products developed under the Y's name, encompassing product groups such as b...

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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

Y’s

  • 2023-03-29

    Dr. Martens

    The collaboration features Y’s original 6-hole “Y’s 101.” Its brown-core vintage finish and back zipper are emblematic.

Y’s collaborations

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