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K-Way vs doublet: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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K-Way

France Founded 1965

Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

doublet

Japan Founded 2012

Decoration & playfulness · Avant-garde & designer · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    doublet shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    K-Way shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • K-Way (solid line, circles)
  • doublet (dashed line, squares)
Traits of K-Way and doublet, 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.

  • K-Way
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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
K-Way
doublet
Country France Japan
Founded 1965 2012
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Eyewear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

K-Way

  • K-Way R&D

    K-Way’s “R&D” collection is positioned within the brand’s world as a spin-off line that combines tex...

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  • K-Way L'Action

    K-Way’s “L'Action” label is a derivative line that embodies sports-derived styles through technical ...

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  • K-Way Petite

    K-Way’s “K-Way Petite” line is presented as a spin-off line for toddlers and children, scaling down ...

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  • K-Way Travel

    K-Way’s “K-Way Travel” is a spin-off initiative curated as “Travel Essentials” for life on the move....

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doublet

  • doublet KID'S

    doublet KID'S is a capsule line derived for children that doublet announced in 2022. It launched a t...

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Collaborations

K-Way

  • 2024-03-18

    Maison Kitsuné

    Announced in March 2024. It reinterprets windbreakers by Léon and Claude, proposing check patterns and logo-integrated designs.

  • 2021-11-18

    Saint Laurent

    For Rive Droite’s “The Ride” collection, K-Way and Rive Droite jointly created polyester bombers featuring tiger motifs and other designs.

  • 2020-11-19

    Fendi

    A capsule featuring the FF all-over pattern on K-Way reversible, packable windbreakers. The range included men's, women's, and kids' styles.

K-Way collaborations

doublet

  • 2026-01-10

    ASICS SportStyle

    The second collaboration, in January 2026. The GEL-QUANTUM 360 I AMP features an all-over “dinosaur head” print and 3D detailing.

  • 2025-04-26

    Converse

    The second collaboration, released in April 2025, features mismatched JACK PURCELL and ALL STAR HI styles. Apparel (hoodies/T-shirts) also appears for the first time.

  • 2025-01-11

    KIDS LOVE GAITE

    A collaboration on BIG FOOT DERBY SHOES. Inspired by “children wearing their parents’ shoes,” the oversized derby shoes were released in January 2025.

  • 2024

    ASICS

    As part of the 2024 ASICS × Doublet collaboration, collaborative sneakers appeared at Paris Fashion Week Men's. The collaboration incorporated an edge characteristic of Doublet.

  • 2023-11-25

    KIJIMA TAKAYUKI

    A felt hat collaboration in November 2023, featuring a beanie silhouette and a wide range of color options.

  • 2023-08-11

    SUICOKE

    A three-way collaboration between SUICOKE, Vibram, and doublet. The FUTON-LO fur sandals, featuring a bat motif known as “The Bat,” are introduced.

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