GCDS vs MAAP: similarities and differences

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GCDS

Italy Founded 2015

Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

MAAP

Australia Founded 2014

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

Sporty & sportswear
MAAP shows a stronger emphasis
Decoration & playfulness
GCDS shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits by category

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Minimal & basics: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

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Polished & dressy: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

MAAP：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

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Avant-garde & designer: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

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Decoration & playfulness: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

MAAP：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

MAAP：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

MAAP：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

MAAP：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional: GCDS：Relative prominence within the brand

MAAP：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field	GCDS	MAAP
Country	Italy	Australia
Founded	2015	2014
Category	Clothing	Clothing
Other categories	Bags Footwear	Accessories Footwear Eyewear

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Brand profiles

GCDS

Italy Founded 2015

GCDS is an Italian streetwear and new luxury brand founded in Milan in 2015 by brothers Giuliano Calza and Giordano Calza. Its full name is Giuliano Calza Design Studio, and it takes an approach that reinterprets “Made in Italy” from a youn...

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MAAP

Australia Founded 2014

MAAP is an Australian cycling (performance) apparel brand founded in Melbourne in 2014 by Oliver Cousins and Jarrad Smith. Its approach to the progression of cycling is expressed in the statement, “MAAP exists for the progression of cycling...

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