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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GU vs EVISU: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: GU
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Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics
Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Streetwear
EVISU shows a stronger emphasis
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Luxury & heritage
EVISU shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- GU (solid line, circles)
- EVISU (dashed line, squares)
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Traits by category
Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Founded | 2006 | 1991 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products | Bags Accessories |
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Brand profiles
EVISU
EVISU is a Japanese denim brand founded in Osaka in 1991 by Hidehiko Yamane. It was among the first to introduce Japanese-made selvage denim and custom distressing. In its early days, the brand made about 14 pairs of jeans a day, each with...
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