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sacai vs UGG: similarities and differences

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sacai

Japan Founded 1999

Avant-garde & designer · Trends & youth culture · Luxury & heritage

UGG

United States Founded 1978

Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    sacai shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    sacai shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of sacai and UGG, 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
sacai
UGG
Country Japan United States
Founded 1999 1978
Category Clothing Footwear
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Clothing Accessories Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

sacai

  • sacai luck

    A diffusion line of sacai launched in 2006, centered on lingerie and homewear. It carried forward th...

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  • sacai gem

    A sacai sub-line first introduced as a limited capsule in 2006. At launch, it was offered in limited...

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UGG

  • UGG Home Collection

    A derivative line developed by UGG to expand from a footwear-centered brand structure into homewear ...

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  • UGGrenew

    An official refurbishment and repair program launched by UGG, centered on classic boots, to extend p...

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Collaborations

sacai

  • 2025-11-07

    J.M. Weston

    In November 2025, the third J.M. WESTON collaboration reinterpreted styles such as the 180 Loafer and 641 Golf Derby with printed cowhide and oversized soles.

  • 2025-10-24

    UGG

    In October 2025, the second collaboration in six years features three styles: loafers, hikers, and thigh-high boots.

  • 2025-10-03

    Carhartt WIP

    In October 2025, the third installment featured 19 pieces, including the Detroit Jacket and Arctic Jacket, in hybrid designs.

  • 2025-05-28

    Levi's

    In May 2025, Levi’s® × sacai launched their first collaboration, featuring a range of pieces including jackets combining Type I, II, and III designs, ultra-wide denim, and reversible blousons.

  • 2025-02-07

    WTAPS

    The second collaboration with WTAPS took place in February 2025. In addition to five styles each for men and women, the lineup also included unisex items.

  • 2024-09-25

    New Era

    sacai × NEW ERA “Gonz” (September 25, 2024). The lineup consists of four items centered on the 9FORTY and Bucket-01 Sailor Brim, released exclusively online by sacai.

sacai collaborations

UGG

  • 2025-10-24

    sacai

    In October 2025, the second collaboration in six years features three styles: loafers, hikers, and thigh-high boots.

  • 2024-12

    Palace Skateboards

    A December 2024 release was announced under the name Palace UGG. Although item details could not be confirmed in the source excerpts, the collaboration with UGG itself is confirmed through an official Palace link.

  • 2022-02-10

    Denim Tears

    The SS22 collaboration between UGG and Denim Tears. Exploring Black Seminole heritage, it reinterprets UGG classics such as the boots and Tasman from Denim Tears’ perspective, comprising two styles.

  • 2019-12-07

    NEIGHBORHOOD

    A collaborative collection for Fall/Winter 2019. The limited-edition project featured seven styles in total: two footwear styles based on UGG men's shoes, three apparel styles, and two cold-weather accessories.

  • Chrome Hearts

    As of December 2025, it was being discussed as an “instant sellout.” The release date is unknown, but major media outlets have featured it as boots from a collaboration with Chrome Hearts.

UGG collaborations

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