Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Outdoor & functional
Decoration & playfulness · Polished & dressy · Luxury & heritage
Épice shows a stronger emphasis
PORTER shows a stronger emphasis
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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.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | France |
| Founded | 1962 | 1999 |
| Category | Bags | Accessories |
| Other categories | Accessories | Bags |
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PORTER is an in-house brand launched in 1962 by Tokyo bag maker Yoshida Kaban (Yoshida Co., Ltd.). Its name comes from “porter,” referring to someone who looks after luggage at hotels and other places. The brand focuses on bags, wallets, an...
Épice is a French stole brand founded in Paris in 1999 by Danish designers Beth Nielsen and Jan Mackenhauer. Centered on luxury stoles, it also offers bags, cardigans, and other items. Its products are handwoven and hand-printed in workshop...
The brands share distinctive designs and concept-driven design.
The brands share distinctive designs and minimal design.
The brands share distinctive designs and unisex collections.
The brands share distinctive designs and menswear.
The brands share distinctive designs and concept-driven design.
The brands share distinctive designs and concept-driven design.
The brands share concept-driven design and minimal design.
The brands share concept-driven design and minimal design.
The brands share distinctive designs and designer-led expression.
The brands share distinctive designs and unisex collections.
The brands share distinctive designs and designer-led expression.
The brands share distinctive designs and unisex collections.
The brands share distinctive designs and unisex collections.
The brands share distinctive designs and designer-led expression.
The brands share designer-led expression and unisex collections.
The brands share unisex collections and attention to materials and craftsmanship.
The brands share distinctive designs and designer-led expression.
The brands share attention to materials and craftsmanship and perceived quality.
The brands share distinctive designs and designer-led expression.
The brands share designer-led expression.