GUNZE
GUNZE is a Japanese corporate brand founded by Tsurukichi Hatano in Ayabe, Kyoto, in 1896. Originally a raw silk manufacturer, it now operates in four areas: apparel, functional solutions, medical, and life creation. Its business ranges fro...
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GUNZE vs By Walid: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: GUNZE
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Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Outdoor & functional
Avant-garde & designer · Luxury & heritage · Decoration & playfulness
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Avant-garde & designer
By Walid shows a stronger emphasis
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Minimal & basics
GUNZE shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- GUNZE (solid line, circles)
- By Walid (dashed line, squares)
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1896 | 2011 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Textiles and material technology | Bags Lifestyle products |
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Brand profiles
By Walid
By Walid is a fashion brand founded by Walid al Damirji in London, UK, in 2011. A former creative director at Joseph, he reworks rare antique textiles into handmade, one-of-a-kind wearable art and homeware. In addition to clothing, the bran...
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