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K-Way vs Patou: similarities and differences

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K-Way

France Founded 1965

Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

Patou

France Founded 1914

Luxury & heritage · Sporty & sportswear · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    K-Way shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    Patou shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • K-Way (solid line, circles)
  • Patou (dashed line, squares)
Traits of K-Way and Patou, 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
  • Patou
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
Patou
Country France France
Founded 1965 1914
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Eyewear Lifestyle products Bags 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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Patou

  • Le Patou

    Le Patou is the official name of a signature handbag series listed under the “Signatures” category o...

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  • Le Petit Patou

    Le Petit Patou is the name of a mini bag series that miniaturizes Le Patou and is developed as part ...

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  • La Patou Blouse

    La Patou Blouse is the name of a signature blouse line belonging to Patou’s “Signature Silhouettes” ...

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  • La Patou Dress

    La Patou Dress is the name of a line representing Patou’s classic dresses and is officially presente...

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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

Patou

  • 2024-11-20

    Onitsuka Tiger

    A collaboration marking Onitsuka Tiger’s 75th anniversary and Patou’s 110th anniversary. The capsule collection combines items such as MEXICO 66 with ribbons and charms, and also includes apparel.

  • 2024-11-20

    ASICS

    The Onitsuka Tiger x PATOU collaboration was announced on November 12, 2024. The collaborative shoes will be available from November 20, 2024, at selected stores in 15 countries worldwide and online.

  • 2023-07-26

    Bollé

    An eyewear capsule by Patou × Bollé. Officially presented as launching on July 26, 2023, it features three styles of sunglasses based on the Bollé Micro Edge, first unveiled at the AW23 show.

  • 2023-01-27

    Maison Ernest

    At Patou’s Fall/Winter 2023 “Shopping Chronicles” show, lace-up thigh-high (cuissard) boots co-created with Maison Ernest were presented on the runway. They were also offered in numerous color variations.

  • 2022-08-05

    Le Chameau

    A capsule collection by Patou × Le Chameau. It introduced natural rubber boots featuring the Patou logo, available in high and mid heights in color variations including black and lavender.

  • Paraboot

    Patou × Paraboot’s SS23 exclusive edition. The collaboration reinterprets Paraboot’s iconic “Beaubourg” derby in Patou’s style, incorporating elements such as a medallion logo into shoes made using Norwegian welt construction.

Patou collaborations

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