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GUCCI vs SUBU: similarities and differences

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GUCCI

Italy Founded 1921

Luxury & heritage · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Luxury & heritage

    GUCCI shows a stronger emphasis

  • Avant-garde & designer

    GUCCI shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of GUCCI and SUBU, 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.

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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
GUCCI
SUBU
Country Italy Japan
Founded 1921 2016
Category Clothing Footwear
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products —

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

GUCCI

  • Gucci Beauty

    A sub-line that translates the world of Gucci’s core business (RTW/leather goods) into beauty catego...

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  • Gucci Décor

    A sub-line in the home category that extends the use of prints and motifs developed through seasonal...

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  • Gucci Eyewear

    An eyewear sub-line that reflects Gucci’s design codes while being developed and supplied under the ...

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  • Vault by Gucci

    Launched in 2021 in the context of the centenary, it is an experimental platform operating separatel...

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SUBU

  • SUBU NANNEN

    Within SUBU’s lineup, this outdoor-oriented derivative line is designed for use near fires, such as ...

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  • SUBU VAMP

    A derivative line positioned as an “evolved” version of SUBU, building on its signature comfort with...

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  • SUBU amp

    A premium label launched by SUBU in 2018, this derivative line is centered on “premium basics,” elev...

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  • SUBU RE:COLLECTION

    Re: is a spin-off line developed by SUBU as a sustainable collection that “moves forward toward the ...

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Collaborations

GUCCI

  • 2023-05-22

    VANS

    Participated in Vault Summer 2023, presenting a collaborative collection centered on custom sneakers.

  • 2023-05-22

    Husbands Paris

    Participated in Vault Summer 2023, offering tailoring items such as suits, jackets, and trench coats.

  • 2023-05-22

    Maison Michel

    Participated in Vault Summer 2023, producing and releasing hats with colorful designs.

  • 2023-05-22

    Agua by Agua Bendita

    Participated in Vault Summer 2023, producing swimwear, dresses, and other items featuring traditional Colombian embroidery.

  • 2023-05-22

    Rowing Blazers

    Participated in Vault Summer 2023, offering mainly sporty tops such as rugby shirts.

  • 2023-05-22

    Connor McKnight

    Participated in Vault Summer 2023, presenting a collaborative collection centered on knit items.

GUCCI collaborations

SUBU

  • 2025-11-28

    TOGA

    TOGA and SUBU’s first collaboration, featuring winter sandals that incorporate TOGA’s coin metal and Western motifs/graphics into SUBU slip-ons with brushed lining and a four-layer insole.

  • A.P.C.

    A.P.C. × SUBU (November 2024): two styles of winter sandals. Available in A.P.C.-like colors and materials, including black and khaki, they are also ideal as year-end gifts.

SUBU collaborations

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