kolor vs GDC: similarities and differences

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kolor

Japan Founded 2004

Avant-garde & designer · Decoration & playfulness · Sporty & sportswear

GDC

Japan Founded 1998

Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

Streetwear
GDC shows a stronger emphasis
Avant-garde & designer
kolor shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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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

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Minimal & basics: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

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Polished & dressy: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

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Outdoor & functional: kolor：Relative prominence within the brand

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Basic information

Field	kolor	GDC
Country	Japan	Japan
Founded	2004	1998
Category	Clothing	Clothing
Other categories	Bags Accessories Footwear	Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches

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Brand profiles

kolor

Japan Founded 2004

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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GDC

Japan Founded 1998

GDC is a streetwear brand founded in Japan in 1998 by Takashi Kumagai, a stylist, photographer, and creative director. After a hiatus of approximately a quarter-century, it relaunched in March 2025 and offers apparel and accessories primari...

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Brand lines

Collaborations

kolor

2025-12-10
Champion
In December 2025, the brand released three styles based on REVERSE WEAVE® (a crewneck, a hoodie, and pants) in its first collaboration with Champion. Bold prints are a defining feature.
2021-01-09
UNDERCOVER
For UNDERCOVER’s 30th anniversary, five brands reinterpreted its classic leather-sleeve down jacket. kolor provided an adapted model. Released in January 2021.
2020-08-29
LOOPWHEELER
Collaboration sweatshirts went on sale exclusively at kolor stores starting August 29, 2020. They feature retro katakana logos of both brands and name-tag-style graphics.
2020-05-29
New Era
In 2020, a kolor collaboration cap was released in limited quantities as part of a special-order project for District UNITED ARROWS’ 20th anniversary. Special embroidery is a key feature.
2020-05-29
District UNITED ARROWS
A special-order project commemorating the 20th anniversary of District UNITED ARROWS. A kolor × New Era cap was released.
2019-11-22
PORTER
To commemorate the opening of the new Shibuya PARCO store in 2019, a limited release of the first collaboration model, “Helmet Bag Mini,” was made with PORTER.

kolor collaborations

GDC

2026-01-03
WESCO
Exclusive WESCO × GDC engineer boots. Based on the classic BOSS, they feature design details such as a 925 silver buckle and an eight-pointed STA star motif. This limited-edition order opens on 2026/1/3.
2025-12-13
HYSTERIC GLAMOUR
A collaboration capsule by HYSTERIC GLAMOUR and GDC, offered in multiple styles including BOA jackets, stadium jumpers, M-65s, knitwear and hoodies, long-sleeve tees and T-shirts, denim, and satin slacks. Released on 12/13.
2025-11-15
AVIREX
AVIREX × GDC collaboration. In the context of the 50th anniversary, three styles were offered: B-3 (mouton), MA-1 (reversible, etc.), and a stadium jumper. Sales began on 11/15.
2025-11-08
MIHARA YASUHIRO
Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO × GDC. A capsule collection featuring sneakers and souvenir jackets, incorporating embroidered motifs inspired by satin blousons, will be released on 11/8.
2025-08-23
FAMOUZ
A collaboration T-shirt by FAMOUZ and GDC. The collection features two T-shirt styles with original graphics drawn by designer Ryuji Kamiyama and was released on 8/23.
2025-07-12
S'YTE
S’YTE (Yohji Yamamoto) × GDC’s first collaboration. The lineup includes a distressed floral-print set-up, a yarn-dyed linen Chinese-style jacket and pants, and a short-sleeved cotton shirt, among other items, featuring embroidered GDC logos. Released on 7/12.

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