Patou vs KENZO: similarities and differences

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Patou

France Founded 1914

Luxury & heritage · Sporty & sportswear · Decoration & playfulness

KENZO

France Founded 1970

Decoration & playfulness · Luxury & heritage · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

Both brands show traits of Luxury & heritage.

Different traits

Streetwear
KENZO shows a stronger emphasis
Decoration & playfulness
KENZO shows a stronger emphasis

Trait comparison

Patou (solid line, circles)
KENZO (dashed line, squares)

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.

Patou
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Minimal & basics: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional: Patou：Relative prominence within the brand

KENZO：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field	Patou	KENZO
Country	France	France
Founded	1914	1970
Category	Clothing	Clothing
Other categories	Bags Accessories	Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Patou

France Founded 1914

Patou is a fashion house founded in Paris, France, by Jean Patou in 1914. It increased its presence during the interwar period with its couture and sportswear offerings, and also developed products such as the perfume JOY. After a period of...

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KENZO

France Founded 1970

KENZO is a fashion brand founded in Paris, France, in 1970 by designer Kenzo Takada. It focuses on women's and men's ready-to-wear and accessories, while its fragrances are offered under KENZO PARFUMS. With print mixing and sophisticated us...

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Brand lines

Collaborations

Patou

2024-11-20
Onitsuka Tiger
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.
2024-11-20
ASICS
The Onitsuka Tiger x PATOU collaboration was announced on November 12, 2024. The collaborative shoes will be available from November 20, 2024, at selected stores in 15 countries worldwide and online.
2023-07-26
Bollé
An eyewear capsule by Patou × Bollé. Officially presented as launching on July 26, 2023, it features three styles of sunglasses based on the Bollé Micro Edge, first unveiled at the AW23 show.
2023-01-27
Maison Ernest
At Patou’s Fall/Winter 2023 “Shopping Chronicles” show, lace-up thigh-high (cuissard) boots co-created with Maison Ernest were presented on the runway. They were also offered in numerous color variations.
2022-08-05
Le Chameau
A capsule collection by Patou × Le Chameau. It introduced natural rubber boots featuring the Patou logo, available in high and mid heights in color variations including black and lavender.
Paraboot
Patou × Paraboot’s SS23 exclusive edition. The collaboration reinterprets Paraboot’s iconic “Beaubourg” derby in Patou’s style, incorporating elements such as a medallion logo into shoes made using Norwegian welt construction.

Patou collaborations

KENZO

2026
New Era
KENZO × New Era (Spring/Summer 2026 / SS26). The collaboration features three 59FIFTY cap styles inspired by archival prints, translating runway designs into contemporary pieces.
2025-04-17
Converse
A capsule collection with Converse. It reinterprets the Chuck Taylor 70 in patterns such as “Hana Leopard,” and includes three styles, including high- and low-tops, as part of the Spring-Summer 2025 lineup.
2024-01-26
ASICS
ASICS' first official collaboration. GEL-Kayano 20 was reinterpreted with NIGO's design, incorporating faux-fur-like elements and a cage structure, and released to the public in three colorways.
2023-10-29
Hunter
A boot capsule with Hunter. Reconstructed from Wellington boots (long) and duck boots, it features KENZO’s Boke Flower motif and red accents, and is offered for autumn/winter.
2023-10-04
Levi's
A denim capsule with Levi's (Fall 2023). Centered on Japanese-made denim “Kaihara,” it includes garments such as truckers, blazers, and overalls, as well as accessories.
2020-06-17
Vans Vault
A footwear capsule from a renewed collaboration with Vans Vault. A collection centered on the SK8-Hi and Old Skool and featuring all-over prints such as KENZO florals was released.

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