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 Obey: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: GUNZE
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Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Outdoor & functional
Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Streetwear
Obey 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)
- Obey (dashed line, squares)
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1896 | 2001 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Textiles and material technology | Accessories |
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Brand profiles
Obey
OBEY CLOTHING is a streetwear brand launched in the United States in 2001 by artist Shepard Fairey. Based on ideas that emerged at the intersection of art, design, and cultural critique, it aims to bring these ideas into everyday life as a...
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