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SHIPS vs ROPÉ: similarities and differences

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SHIPS

Japan Founded 1975

Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics · Outdoor & functional

ROPÉ

Japan Founded 1968

Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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

Different traits

  • No major differences in traits are shown.

Trait comparison

  • SHIPS (solid line, circles)
  • ROPÉ (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SHIPS and ROPÉ, 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.

  • SHIPS
  • ROPÉ
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
SHIPS
ROPÉ
Country Japan Japan
Founded 1975 1968
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

SHIPS

  • SHIPS for women

    A core line within SHIPS’ label system, specializing in womenswear. Centered on basic elements, it p...

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  • SHIPS Primary Navy Label

    A derivative label of SHIPS in the women’s segment, proposing “basics in progress” based on traditio...

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  • SHIPS any

    A separate label derived from SHIPS, built around the theme “anyone, anywhere, anytime” (clothing th...

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  • SHIPS any Standard

    A derivative line within SHIPS any that groups wardrobe staples forming the foundation of a wardrobe...

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  • SHIPS KIDS

    A kids’ line derived from SHIPS, originating from the idea of “wanting our children to wear the clot...

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  • SHIPS Colors

    A derivative label based on SHIPS’ concept, “STYLISH STANDARD,” comprising original items ranging fr...

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  • SHIPS Days

    A line derived from SHIPS’ lifestyle offering, focusing on lounge wear, sleepwear, and living and ba...

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  • SHIPS Days WHITE LABEL

    A derivative line presented separately within SHIPS Days as “WHITE LABEL,” offering daily items suit...

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  • SHIPS Days STANDARD

    “SHIPS Days STANDARD,” derived from SHIPS Days, was introduced as a label that brought together ever...

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  • SHIPS JET BLUE

    A men’s line derived from SHIPS, whose reorganization was announced around the concept “SONS OF STYL...

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ROPÉ

  • ROPE' PICNIC

    A line derived from ROPÉ in 1998, it was launched for women who enjoy everyday life with the feeling...

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  • ADAM ET ROPÉ

    Established in 1990 as a different business format originating from ROPÉ, it began as a store brand ...

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  • MADEMOISELLE ROPÉ

    A contemporary line for adult women that emerged from ROPE, it is based on French style and has conn...

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  • ROPÉ ÉTERNEL

    A label launched for a limited time to mark ROPÉ’s 50th anniversary, it introduced sustainable initi...

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  • LA LIGNE ROPE'

    A dress line launched by ROPÉ in 2019, it draws inspiration from the straight-cut construction of tr...

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  • ÉPOR

    A derivative line launched in 2021 by reworking bags that had been popular at ROPÉ throughout the ye...

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  • moi salon et ropé

    A lifestyle shop established in 2023 by combining elements of ROPÉ and SALON adam et ropé, it is cha...

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  • M TO R

    M TO R was established as an independent brand by relaunching “MADEMOISELLE ROPÉ,” a line derived fr...

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  • LE CERCLE par ropé

    LE CERCLE par ropé is an independent fashion brand developed by combining elements of both ROPÉ and ...

Collaborations

SHIPS

  • 2025-11-05

    Barbour

    Released on November 5, 2025. A model based on OS BEDALE, featuring a crazy-pattern lining, silver zips, and other modifications to mark the 50th anniversary.

SHIPS collaborations

ROPÉ

  • 2024-10-04

    MIHARA YASUHIRO

    In 2024, the women’s sneaker “Daphne,” exclusive to Rope, was announced as a collaboration. An exclusive color and specifications are noted.

ROPÉ collaborations

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