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K-Way vs Goldwin: similarities and differences

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K-Way

France Founded 1965

Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

Goldwin

Japan Founded 1958

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Minimal & basics

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    Goldwin shows a stronger emphasis

  • Minimal & basics

    Goldwin shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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  • Goldwin (dashed line, squares)
Traits of K-Way and Goldwin, 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.

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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
Goldwin
Country France Japan
Founded 1965 1958
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Eyewear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology

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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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Goldwin

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

Goldwin

  • 2025-11-01

    COMME des GARÇONS

    In 2025, released a two-piece capsule with COMME des GARÇONS HOMME (down shirt/down jacket). Technical specifications.

Goldwin collaborations

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