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SOPH. vs Kappa: similarities and differences

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SOPH.

Japan Founded 1998

Sporty & sportswear · Minimal & basics · Outdoor & functional

Kappa

Italy Founded 1967

Sporty & sportswear · Streetwear · Outdoor & functional

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    Kappa shows a stronger emphasis

  • Minimal & basics

    SOPH. shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SOPH. (solid line, circles)
  • Kappa (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SOPH. and Kappa, 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.

  • SOPH.
  • Kappa
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
SOPH.
Kappa
Country Japan Italy
Founded 1998 1967
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

SOPH.

  • SOPH.20

    A limited-time online brand launched to commemorate SOPH.’s 20th anniversary. In line with the anniv...

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  • SOPH.N

    A limited collaboration line launched as part of the 2019 SOPH.TOKYO 20th anniversary project. Begin...

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  • F.C.Real Bristol

    Launched in 1999 as a football brand developed by SOPH., it is a core line centered on a fictional f...

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  • F.C.Real Bristol for Kids

    As a kids’ offshoot line of F.C.Real Bristol, it launched its S/S collection in 2019 and continues t...

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Kappa

  • KAPPA KONTROLL

    KAPPA KONTROLL is a spin-off line that reinterprets and develops Kappa’s archives and performance el...

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  • KAPPA AUTHENTIC

    KAPPA AUTHENTIC is a lifestyle-oriented sub-label officially introduced by Kappa, offering collectio...

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  • KAPPA 222 BANDA

    KAPPA 222 BANDA is an iconic Kappa collection centered on continuous tape featuring the Omini logo (...

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  • Robe di Kappa

    Robe di Kappa is a brand that emerged in 1968 as an offshoot of Kappa, and develops casualwear prima...

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Collaborations

SOPH.

  • 2009-10-01

    Tiffany & Co.

    In 2009, to commemorate SOPH.'s 10th anniversary, a metal keychain (key ring) was created in collaboration with Tiffany. The release date is unknown.

SOPH. collaborations

Kappa

  • 2025-03-27

    Acne Studios

    An SS25 capsule by Kappa and Acne Studios, featuring 22 styles in total, including retro football jerseys, tracksuits, sneakers, and Bowlina bags.

Kappa collaborations

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