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 Obey: 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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Minimal & basics
GDC shows a stronger emphasis
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Polished & dressy
GDC shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- GDC (solid line, circles)
- Obey (dashed line, squares)
How to read the chart
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Traits by category
Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1998 | 2001 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches | Accessories |
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Brand profiles
Obey
OBEY CLOTHING is a streetwear brand launched in the United States in 2001 by artist Shepard Fairey. Based on ideas that emerged at the intersection of art, design, and cultural critique, it aims to bring these ideas into everyday life as a...
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