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LUAR vs kolor: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

Reference brand: LUAR Swap brands

LUAR

United States

Trends & youth culture · Streetwear · Avant-garde & designer

kolor

Japan Founded 2004

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

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Avant-garde & designer.

Different traits

  • Trends & youth culture

    LUAR shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    LUAR shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • LUAR (solid line, circles)
  • kolor (dashed line, squares)
Traits of LUAR and kolor, 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.

  • LUAR
  • kolor
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
LUAR
kolor
Country United States Japan
Founded — 2004
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Bags Accessories Footwear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

LUAR

No information is available.

kolor

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Collaborations

LUAR

No information is available.

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.

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