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GU vs ROPÉ: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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GU

Japan Founded 2006

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

ROPÉ

Japan Founded 1968

Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Trends & youth culture

    GU shows a stronger emphasis

  • Polished & dressy

    ROPÉ shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • GU (solid line, circles)
  • ROPÉ (dashed line, squares)
Traits of GU and ROPÉ, 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

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • GU
  • ROPÉ
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
ROPÉ
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2006 1968
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

GU

No information is available.

ROPÉ

  • ROPE' PICNIC

    A line derived from ROPÉ in 1998, it was launched for women who enjoy everyday life with the feeling...

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  • ADAM ET ROPÉ

    Established in 1990 as a different business format originating from ROPÉ, it began as a store brand ...

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  • MADEMOISELLE ROPÉ

    A contemporary line for adult women that emerged from ROPE, it is based on French style and has conn...

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  • ROPÉ ÉTERNEL

    A label launched for a limited time to mark ROPÉ’s 50th anniversary, it introduced sustainable initi...

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  • LA LIGNE ROPE'

    A dress line launched by ROPÉ in 2019, it draws inspiration from the straight-cut construction of tr...

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  • ÉPOR

    A derivative line launched in 2021 by reworking bags that had been popular at ROPÉ throughout the ye...

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  • moi salon et ropé

    A lifestyle shop established in 2023 by combining elements of ROPÉ and SALON adam et ropé, it is cha...

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  • M TO R

    M TO R was established as an independent brand by relaunching “MADEMOISELLE ROPÉ,” a line derived fr...

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  • LE CERCLE par ropé

    LE CERCLE par ropé is an independent fashion brand developed by combining elements of both ROPÉ and ...

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

ROPÉ

  • 2024-10-04

    MIHARA YASUHIRO

    In 2024, the women’s sneaker “Daphne,” exclusive to Rope, was announced as a collaboration. An exclusive color and specifications are noted.

ROPÉ collaborations

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