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K-Way vs MASU: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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K-Way

France Founded 1965

Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

MASU

Japan Founded 2016

Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    K-Way shows a stronger emphasis

  • Avant-garde & designer

    MASU shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • K-Way (solid line, circles)
  • MASU (dashed line, squares)
Traits of K-Way and MASU, shown relative to each brand.
How to read the chart

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
  • MASU
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
MASU
Country France Japan
Founded 1965 2016
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Eyewear Lifestyle products Accessories

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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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MASU

  • MASU BOYS

    MASU BOYS is an official line developed by MASU, presenting a more casual, relaxed wardrobe separate...

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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

MASU

  • 2025-11-26

    Yohji Yamamoto

    The second collaboration between WILDSIDE and MASU, featuring three styles, including a hoodie, varsity jacket, and bag, with designs referencing FW11.

MASU collaborations

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