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GU vs A-COLD-WALL*: similarities and differences

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GU

Japan Founded 2006

Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

A-COLD-WALL*

United Kingdom Founded 2015

Sporty & sportswear · Avant-garde & designer · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    A-COLD-WALL* shows a stronger emphasis

  • Sporty & sportswear

    A-COLD-WALL* shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • GU (solid line, circles)
  • A-COLD-WALL* (dashed line, squares)
Traits of GU and A-COLD-WALL*, 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

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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
GU
A-COLD-WALL*
Country Japan United Kingdom
Founded 2006 2015
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Textiles and material technology Art projects

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

GU

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A-COLD-WALL*

Collaborations

GU

  • 2025-03-14

    UNDERCOVER

    The first collection, marking its relaunch as “UG,” is scheduled to launch on March 14, 2025.

  • 2021-02-22

    MIHARA YASUHIRO

    In 2021, it announced a collaborative collection featuring remake-style jackets and sneakers.

GU collaborations

A-COLD-WALL*

  • 2023-08-29

    Timberland

    A-COLD-WALL*'s second Future73 capsule. It carried forward the first installment's structural, minimalist direction, offering shoes and related items that incorporated imperfections in craft, materials, and structure.

  • 2023-07-11

    Converse

    A collaboration with A-COLD-WALL* (2023, Next Chapter). Announced on 7/10 and released on 7/11, it combined the Chuck 70 with a functional apparel capsule, further advancing utility and a sense of craftsmanship.

  • 2023-05-25

    Dr. Martens

    The third release of 2023 features the zip-fastening 1461 BEX Low in a lace-inspired design.

  • DIESEL

    Following a teaser in June 2019, A‑COLD‑WALL* (Samuel Ross) joined DIESEL RED TAG. A limited capsule combining technical fabrics with workwear-inspired design was sold from November to December.

A-COLD-WALL* collaborations

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