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 HOME CORE: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
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Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics
Streetwear · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Streetwear
HOME CORE shows a stronger emphasis
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Trends & youth culture
GU shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- GU (solid line, circles)
- HOME CORE (dashed line, squares)
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | France |
| Founded | 2006 | 1992 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products | — |
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Brand profiles
HOME CORE
HOMECORE is France’s first hip-hop brand, launched in Paris in 1992 by Alexandre Guarneri together with Steph Cop. Rooted in hip-hop culture, it spans apparel, accessories, and lifestyle, with a focus on menswear and womenswear. Centered on...
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