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MASU vs Makumo: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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MASU

Japan Founded 2016

Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear

Makumo

Japan Founded 2010

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

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Decoration & playfulness.

Different traits

  • Trends & youth culture

    MASU shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    MASU shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • MASU (solid line, circles)
  • Makumo (dashed line, squares)
Traits of MASU and Makumo, 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.

  • MASU
  • Makumo
Minimal & basics
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional
MASU：Relative prominence within the brand
Makumo：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field
MASU
Makumo
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2016 2010
Category Clothing Textiles and material technology
Other categories Accessories Clothing Bags Lifestyle products

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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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Makumo

No information is available.

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

Makumo

  • 2015-06-13

    Onitsuka Tiger

    A collaboration with Japanese textile brand Makumo, featuring capsule shoes such as the Mexico 66 adorned with the brand’s patterns.

Makumo collaborations

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