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 HELLY HANSEN: similarities and differences
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Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics
Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Polished & dressy
Similarities and differences
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Different traits
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Outdoor & functional
HELLY HANSEN shows a stronger emphasis
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Sporty & sportswear
HELLY HANSEN shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- GU (solid line, circles)
- HELLY HANSEN (dashed line, squares)
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Norway |
| Founded | 2006 | 1877 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products | Bags Accessories Footwear Textiles and material technology |
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Brand profiles
HELLY HANSEN
HELLY HANSEN is an outdoor- and marine-inspired apparel brand founded in 1877 by Norwegian captain Helly Juell Hansen in the port town of Moss. It began by manufacturing waterproof clothing and now offers professional-grade outerwear, base...
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