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gim vs Madhappy: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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gim

Japan Founded 1965

Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Madhappy

United States Founded 2017

Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Streetwear

    Madhappy shows a stronger emphasis

  • Trends & youth culture

    Madhappy shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • gim (solid line, circles)
  • Madhappy (dashed line, squares)
Traits of gim and Madhappy, shown relative to each brand.
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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.

  • gim
  • Madhappy
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
gim
Madhappy
Country Japan United States
Founded 1965 2017
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Textiles and material technology Art projects

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

gim

  • GIM CONTEXT

    gim context is a design-team-led sub-brand launched by long-established knitwear manufacturer gim fo...

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Madhappy

Collaborations

gim

No information is available.

Madhappy

  • 2026-05-15

    Converse

    A collaboration with Madhappy (2026, the second collaboration). Chuck 70 Hi and Ox are offered in five colorways, featuring West Coast references, hand-finished details, and enlarged details.

  • 2025-10-10

    Marni

    Madhappy × Marni “Heart to Heart,” released on October 10, 2025. The 15-piece collection, presented in the context of World Mental Health Day, includes hoodies, fleece, T-shirts, accessories, and more.

  • 2025-04-12

    NEEDLES

    A collaborative capsule with Madhappy. Around 13 styles, including track jackets, track pants, mohair cardigans, and PAPILLON accessories, were released exclusively at NEPENTHES.

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