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CHIMI vs nonnative: similarities and differences

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CHIMI

Sweden Founded 2016

Minimal & basics · Outdoor & functional · Polished & dressy

nonnative

Japan Founded 1999

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Minimal & basics.
  • Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    nonnative shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    CHIMI shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • CHIMI (solid line, circles)
  • nonnative (dashed line, squares)
Traits of CHIMI and nonnative, 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.

  • CHIMI
  • nonnative
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
CHIMI
nonnative
Country Sweden Japan
Founded 2016 1999
Category Eyewear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

CHIMI

  • CHIMI OPTICS

    CHIMI OPTICS is positioned as a line of optical frames established by CHIMI to address demand for pr...

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  • CHIMI SKI

    CHIMI SKI is a derivative line in the performance segment launched by CHIMI in 2019, positioned with...

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nonnative

Collaborations

CHIMI

  • 2023-03-22

    Maison Kitsuné

    An eyewear capsule with Sweden-based CHIMI launched in March 2023, featuring two silhouettes: Square and Shield.

CHIMI collaborations

nonnative

  • 2026-06-13

    Timberland

    A 3-Eye model reviving a past collaboration between nonnative and Timberland. It was offered in a taupe colorway featuring long-pile suede, a nubuck saddle, a thick sole, and the logos of both brands.

  • 2025-11-22

    UNDERCOVER

    In November 2025, the 2025 edition of the “OZISM” collaboration was released.

  • 2019-06-08

    SUICOKE

    In June 2019, they released a Vibram sole-based collaboration across a variety of styles, including SCIENTIST chukka shoes and HUNTER/MARINER platform sandals.

nonnative collaborations

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