kolor
kolor is a Japanese fashion brand founded in Tokyo in 2004 by designer Junichi Abe. Centered on menswear and womenswear, it reworks classic styles through mixed materials, bold color combinations, and intricate patternmaking, and is often d...
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kolor vs Blackmeans: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: kolor
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Avant-garde & designer · Decoration & playfulness · Sporty & sportswear
Avant-garde & designer · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Polished & dressy
kolor shows a stronger emphasis
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Sporty & sportswear
kolor shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- kolor (solid line, circles)
- Blackmeans (dashed line, squares)
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Founded | 2004 | 2008 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear | Bags Accessories Footwear |
— indicates information that is not available.
Brand profiles
Blackmeans
blackmeans is a leather brand that launched in Japan for the Fall/Winter 2008 season. Against the backdrop of the opening of a Tokyo sales office for a leather apparel sewing factory in Gifu Prefecture, it began as a factory brand with Yuji...
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