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Bates vs JIL SANDER: similarities and differences

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Bates

United States Founded 1885

Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy · Sporty & sportswear

JIL SANDER

Germany Founded 1968

Minimal & basics · Luxury & heritage · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Minimal & basics

    JIL SANDER shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    JIL SANDER shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of Bates and JIL SANDER, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits by category

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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
Bates
JIL SANDER
Country United States Germany
Founded 1885 1968
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

Bates

JIL SANDER

  • JIL SANDER+

    JIL SANDER+ was introduced for Fall/Winter 2019 as a derivative line complementing the main collecti...

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  • JIL SANDER NAVY

    JIL SANDER NAVY was Jil Sander’s diffusion line, launched for Spring/Summer 2011, offering a more re...

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Collaborations

Bates

  • 2023-01-20

    JUNYA WATANABE MAN

    For 2023FW, a motorcycle jacket–blazer hybrid; also listed among the collaboration brands for 24SS.

Bates collaborations

JIL SANDER

  • 2025-11-20

    Moncler

    Reported on November 20, 2025, the collaboration with Jil Sander is themed around nature and an ethereal quality. It features rounded forms and a minimalist limited-edition capsule.

  • 2025-10-14

    PUMA

    The collaboration between JIL SANDER and PUMA began in 1998 with their first sneaker. It resumed in 2025 with the KING AVANTI model, featuring premium leather and gold-leaf logos.

  • 2021-11-10

    Arc'teryx

    In November 2021, JIL SANDER+ collaborated with Arc'teryx for the first time for AW2021-22. The collection featured jackets, bib pants, one-piece suits, and other items made using functional materials such as GORE‑TEX.

  • 2021-07-08

    BIRKENSTOCK

    JIL SANDER+ and BIRKENSTOCK collaborated for 2021 AW. Four existing sandal styles, including Arizona and Milano, were given JIL SANDER-style designs, with distinctive materials and hardware.

  • 2009-06-22

    Damiani

    A global jewelry & watch licensing agreement with Damiani was signed in 2009. Jewelry was launched from the SS2010 season, and watches went on sale in early 2010.

  • MACKINTOSH

    Starting with the 2019 AW season, JIL SANDER+ collaborated with MACKINTOSH on its new line, offering outerwear and accessories made with traditional bonded and rubberized materials.

JIL SANDER collaborations

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