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MASU vs A-COLD-WALL*: similarities and differences

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MASU

Japan Founded 2016

Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear

A-COLD-WALL*

United Kingdom Founded 2015

Sporty & sportswear · Avant-garde & designer · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    A-COLD-WALL* shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    MASU shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • MASU (solid line, circles)
  • A-COLD-WALL* (dashed line, squares)
Traits of MASU and A-COLD-WALL*, 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.

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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
MASU
A-COLD-WALL*
Country Japan United Kingdom
Founded 2016 2015
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Textiles and material technology Art projects

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

MASU

  • MASU BOYS

    MASU BOYS is an official line developed by MASU, presenting a more casual, relaxed wardrobe separate...

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A-COLD-WALL*

Collaborations

MASU

  • 2025-11-26

    Yohji Yamamoto

    The second collaboration between WILDSIDE and MASU, featuring three styles, including a hoodie, varsity jacket, and bag, with designs referencing FW11.

MASU collaborations

A-COLD-WALL*

  • 2023-08-29

    Timberland

    A-COLD-WALL*'s second Future73 capsule. It carried forward the first installment's structural, minimalist direction, offering shoes and related items that incorporated imperfections in craft, materials, and structure.

  • 2023-07-11

    Converse

    A collaboration with A-COLD-WALL* (2023, Next Chapter). Announced on 7/10 and released on 7/11, it combined the Chuck 70 with a functional apparel capsule, further advancing utility and a sense of craftsmanship.

  • 2023-05-25

    Dr. Martens

    The third release of 2023 features the zip-fastening 1461 BEX Low in a lace-inspired design.

  • DIESEL

    Following a teaser in June 2019, A‑COLD‑WALL* (Samuel Ross) joined DIESEL RED TAG. A limited capsule combining technical fabrics with workwear-inspired design was sold from November to December.

A-COLD-WALL* collaborations

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