gim
gim is a Japanese knitwear manufacturer and brand founded in Harajuku in 1965. Its headquarters are in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. It focuses on men’s knitwear and wholesales to department stores and select shops, produces OEM goods, and d...
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gim vs Kangol: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: gim
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Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy
Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Sporty & sportswear
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Streetwear
Kangol shows a stronger emphasis
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Trends & youth culture
Kangol shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- gim (solid line, circles)
- Kangol (dashed line, squares)
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1965 | 1938 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Textiles and material technology | Bags Accessories |
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Brand profiles
Kangol
Kangol is a headwear-focused brand based in Cleator, Cumbria, England. The brand name originated in 1938. In 1918, after World War I, Jack Spreiregen began handling Basque berets from France, and berets were subsequently carried on as the “...
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