SHIPS
SHIPS is a select shop and apparel company established in Tokyo in 1975. Following its predecessor, MIURA & SONS Shibuya Store, which opened in 1975, it opened its first store, SHIPS Ginza Store, in 1977. Its concept is “STYLISH STANDARD.”...
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SHIPS vs Roots: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: SHIPS
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Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics · Outdoor & functional
Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Polished & dressy
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
- Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.
Different traits
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Outdoor & functional
Roots shows a stronger emphasis
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Sporty & sportswear
Roots shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
- SHIPS (solid line, circles)
- Roots (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
Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Canada |
| Founded | 1975 | 1973 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products | Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products |
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Brand profiles
Roots
Roots is a lifestyle brand founded in Toronto, Canada, in 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. With apparel for women, men, and children as its main focus, it offers a wide range of products, including leather goods, footwear, accessories,...
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