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 Roots: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: gim
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Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy
Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Polished & dressy
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
- Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.
Different traits
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Outdoor & functional
Roots shows a stronger emphasis
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Sporty & sportswear
Roots shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- gim (solid line, circles)
- Roots (dashed line, squares)
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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
Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Canada |
| Founded | 1965 | 1973 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Textiles and material technology | Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products |
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Brand profiles
Roots
Roots is a lifestyle brand founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. With apparel for women, men, and children as its main focus, it offers a wide range of products, including leather goods, footwear, accessories,...
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