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Lee vs Onitsuka Tiger: similarities and differences

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Lee

United States Founded 1889

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture

Onitsuka Tiger

Japan Founded 1949

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    Onitsuka Tiger shows a stronger emphasis

  • Avant-garde & designer

    Onitsuka Tiger shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of Lee and Onitsuka Tiger, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits by category

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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
Lee
Onitsuka Tiger
Country United States Japan
Founded 1889 1949
Category Clothing Footwear
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Clothing Bags Accessories Fragrance

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

Lee

  • Lee 101

    A premium line built around selvedge denim and workwear- and Western-inspired items, based on Lee’s ...

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  • Lee Vintage Modern

    A specialty denim collection rooted in archives, launched by Lee in 2017. Its core design approach i...

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  • Lee REISSUE

    Announced by Lee in 2019, this limited reissue collection selects early women’s products (models fir...

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  • Lee Extreme Motion

    Lee’s “Extreme Motion” collection is developed around stretch and mobility. It applies the same conc...

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  • LEE SPORT

    A sports-casual offshoot line developed under the LEE name. Introduced in the 1990s, it combined the...

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  • LEE PIPES

    Introduced by Lee in 1997, the “LEE PIPES” line targeted boys aged 8–12. It specialized in denim fit...

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Onitsuka Tiger

  • OTIGER

    OTIGER is a women’s sub-line of Onitsuka Tiger, officially presented under the “FEMININE STYLE” conc...

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  • THE ONITSUKA

    THE ONITSUKA is the formal line within Onitsuka Tiger, launched in 2019 through a reinterpretation o...

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Collaborations

Lee

  • 2026-01-29

    FREAK'S STORE

    A special-order project featured in an official feature as “Lee for FREAK’S STORE.” Lee is an apparel brand focused on denim, but the available feature listings do not disclose details about individual products or their release dates.

  • 2025-10-10

    BEAMS

    A lamb leather jacket in the “DUNGAREES” style, which originated in the 1950s, was released as a Lee × BEAMS exclusive. It launched in October 2025.

  • 2024-11-14

    Alpha Industries

    A 2024 global collaboration with Lee, centered on the heritage of American workwear and durable everyday clothing shared by both brands. The collection features outerwear and pants combining denim, Alpha ripstop, and military specifications.

  • 2023-12-15

    DIESEL

    Following a December 2023 preview for Europe and Japan, Lee released hybrid jeans made from upcycled and deadstock materials as the first installment of DIESEL❤VES.

  • 2019-09-20

    TOGA

    A collaboration between TOGA and Lee. Based on the style of 1950s Lee shirts, it incorporates TOGA’s Western elements and includes Western shirts, docking jackets, and pants.

  • 2010-01-01

    Vivienne Westwood

    A collaboration with Lee under the name Vivienne Westwood Anglomania. The collection focuses on denim and jeans, and also includes T-shirts and jackets.

Lee collaborations

Onitsuka Tiger

  • 2026-01-01

    emmi

    The emmi-exclusive MEXICO 66 CHUNK will be available for a limited time starting New Year's Day 2026. A platform-soled model in ivory with gold stripes.

  • 2025-12-01

    COMME des GARÇONS

    2025 holiday collaboration. A December-only release of four special styles based on the MEXICO 66 (including custom accessories, etc.) plus eight apparel styles.

  • 2024-11-20

    Patou

    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.

  • 2024-09-20

    Wolford

    For Onitsuka Tiger’s 75th anniversary, Onitsuka Tiger collaborated with Wolford on a capsule collection featuring skin-tone dresses and tops, nude stockings, and more.

  • 2020-07-17

    VALENTINO

    A collaboration between VALENTINO GARAVANI and MEXICO 66 SD. After its presentation in Paris, it was released in limited quantities with a side V logo.

  • 2019-11-18

    sulvam

    The sixth release commemorating the 70th anniversary. A capsule collection featuring reinterpretations of sulvam and TAI-CHI-REB models, as well as apparel such as tracksuits.

Onitsuka Tiger collaborations

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