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Kith vs KENZO: similarities and differences

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Kith

United States Founded 2011

Trends & youth culture · Streetwear · Sporty & sportswear

KENZO

France Founded 1970

Decoration & playfulness · Luxury & heritage · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Trends & youth culture.

Different traits

  • Decoration & playfulness

    KENZO shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    KENZO shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • Kith (solid line, circles)
  • KENZO (dashed line, squares)
Traits of Kith and KENZO, 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.

  • Kith
  • KENZO
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
Kith
KENZO
Country United States France
Founded 2011 1970
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

Kith

  • Kith Women

    A women-only derivative line launched by Kith to expand into womenswear beyond its primarily menswea...

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  • Kith Kids

    A kids' line that adapts Kith's worldview and signature elements for children. Released under the Ki...

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  • Kith Baby

    A derivative line focused on an even younger age group (babies) than Kith Kids, offering a structure...

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  • Kith Treats

    A food and dessert offshoot brand developed by Kith to expand the in-store experience, it launched i...

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KENZO

  • KENZO Parfums

    KENZO Parfums is the official division responsible for Maison KENZO’s fragrance and cosmetics busine...

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  • FLOWER BY KENZO

    FLOWER BY KENZO is a signature fragrance series developed by KENZO Parfums. Since its launch in 2000...

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  • KENZO HOMME

    KENZO HOMME is the name of a men’s fragrance range within KENZO Parfums, offering multiple product g...

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  • KENZO KIDS

    KENZO KIDS is a children’s clothing line developed by KENZO, offering a children’s reinterpretation ...

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  • KENZO Sport

    KENZO Sport is a sports/activewear offshoot line introduced in 2020. While bearing the brand name, i...

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  • KENZO Jeans

    KENZO Jeans was introduced in 1986 as a historical offshoot line centered on denim, and has since so...

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  • KENZO Studio

    KENZO Studio was a derivative line produced and sold under a licensing arrangement around 1995. Unde...

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Collaborations

Kith

  • 2026-01-12

    ASICS

    Kith for ASICS Loyalty Exclusive Collection was announced on January 9, 2026, and released on January 12. In addition to apparel and footwear, it included headwear from New Era.

  • 2020-12-18

    Nike

    Kith (Ronnie Fieg) × Nike. The collaboration centered on the Air Force 1 “NYC,” evoking an urban theme and NYC, and was released as a special edition on December 18, 2020.

  • 2019-04-25

    Moncler

    In April 2019, the brand collaborated with Kith again, and a new collection was released in stores. Distribution was confirmed at retailers such as END.

  • 2018-03-02

    Champion

    A large-scale Kith × Champion collection featuring hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, varsity styles, and more. Released on 3/2 at Kith stores and on its official website.

  • 2016-12-16

    Timberland

    A Timberland capsule by Kith founder Ronnie Fieg, the Kith Aspen Collection featured models centered on 6-inch boots and the 40 Below Superboot, using waterproof nubuck and limited colorways.

Kith collaborations

KENZO

  • 2026

    New Era

    KENZO × New Era (Spring/Summer 2026 / SS26). The collaboration features three 59FIFTY cap styles inspired by archival prints, translating runway designs into contemporary pieces.

  • 2025-04-17

    Converse

    A capsule collection with Converse. It reinterprets the Chuck Taylor 70 in patterns such as “Hana Leopard,” and includes three styles, including high- and low-tops, as part of the Spring-Summer 2025 lineup.

  • 2024-01-26

    ASICS

    ASICS' first official collaboration. GEL-Kayano 20 was reinterpreted with NIGO's design, incorporating faux-fur-like elements and a cage structure, and released to the public in three colorways.

  • 2023-10-29

    Hunter

    A boot capsule with Hunter. Reconstructed from Wellington boots (long) and duck boots, it features KENZO’s Boke Flower motif and red accents, and is offered for autumn/winter.

  • 2023-10-04

    Levi's

    A denim capsule with Levi's (Fall 2023). Centered on Japanese-made denim “Kaihara,” it includes garments such as truckers, blazers, and overalls, as well as accessories.

  • 2020-06-17

    Vans Vault

    A footwear capsule from a renewed collaboration with Vans Vault. A collection centered on the SK8-Hi and Old Skool and featuring all-over prints such as KENZO florals was released.

KENZO collaborations

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