Edwin
Edwin is a Japanese jeans brand launched in 1961, with roots in Tsunemi Yonehachi Shoten, founded in Nippori, Tokyo, in 1947. It began with the aim of making, by hand, easy-to-wear jeans suited to Japanese body types, and has developed arou...
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Edwin vs GU: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: Edwin
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Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Streetwear
Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Trends & youth culture
GU shows a stronger emphasis
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Decoration & playfulness
GU shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- Edwin (solid line, circles)
- GU (dashed line, squares)
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Founded | 1961 | 2006 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags | Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products |
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Brand profiles
GU
GU is a casual clothing brand originating in Japan, founded in 2006 by GU Co., Ltd., which is wholly owned by Fast Retailing. It plans, manufactures, and sells clothing and accessories for women, men, and children, offering trend-driven ite...
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