GDC
GDC is a streetwear brand founded in Japan in 1998 by Takashi Kumagai, a stylist, photographer, and creative director. After a hiatus of approximately a quarter-century, it relaunched in March 2025 and offers apparel and accessories primari...
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GDC vs EVISU: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: GDC
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Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional
Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
- Both brands show traits of Streetwear.
Different traits
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Decoration & playfulness
EVISU shows a stronger emphasis
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Minimal & basics
GDC shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- GDC (solid line, circles)
- EVISU (dashed line, squares)
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
Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Founded | 1998 | 1991 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches | Bags Accessories |
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Brand profiles
EVISU
EVISU is a Japanese denim brand founded in Osaka in 1991 by Hidehiko Yamane. It was among the first to introduce Japanese-made selvage denim and custom distressing. In its early days, the brand made about 14 pairs of jeans a day, each with...
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