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SUBU vs Arc'teryx: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Arc'teryx

Canada Founded 1989

Outdoor & functional · Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    Arc'teryx shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    Arc'teryx shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SUBU (solid line, circles)
  • Arc'teryx (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SUBU and Arc'teryx, 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.

  • SUBU
  • Arc'teryx
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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Arc'teryx：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
SUBU
Arc'teryx
Country Japan Canada
Founded 2016 1989
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

SUBU

  • SUBU NANNEN

    Within SUBU’s lineup, this outdoor-oriented derivative line is designed for use near fires, such as ...

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  • SUBU VAMP

    A derivative line positioned as an “evolved” version of SUBU, building on its signature comfort with...

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  • SUBU amp

    A premium label launched by SUBU in 2018, this derivative line is centered on “premium basics,” elev...

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  • SUBU RE:COLLECTION

    Re: is a spin-off line developed by SUBU as a sustainable collection that “moves forward toward the ...

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Arc'teryx

  • Arc'teryx Veilance

    A derivative line launched by Arc'teryx in 2009, primarily intended for wear in urban environments. ...

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  • Arc'teryx System_A

    A gender-inclusive collection conceived by Arc'teryx for the next generation and launched on August ...

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  • Arc'teryx LEAF

    A specialized line developed for Arc'teryx's “Law Enforcement & Armed Forces” segment. Designed for ...

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  • Arc'teryx PRO

    A line developed by Arc'teryx for professionals who need gear purpose-built for their work. A policy...

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Collaborations

SUBU

  • 2025-11-28

    TOGA

    TOGA and SUBU’s first collaboration, featuring winter sandals that incorporate TOGA’s coin metal and Western motifs/graphics into SUBU slip-ons with brushed lining and a four-layer insole.

  • A.P.C.

    A.P.C. × SUBU (November 2024): two styles of winter sandals. Available in A.P.C.-like colors and materials, including black and khaki, they are also ideal as year-end gifts.

SUBU collaborations

Arc'teryx

  • 2025-10-02

    BEAMS

    New exclusive items (including Beta SL Jacket M, Kragg SL Cotton LS/SS, and others), as well as bags, are offered in an earth-tone palette. October 2025.

  • 2021-11-10

    JIL SANDER

    In November 2021, JIL SANDER+ collaborated with Arc'teryx for the first time for AW2021-22. The collection featured jackets, bib pants, one-piece suits, and other items made using functional materials such as GORE‑TEX.

Arc'teryx collaborations

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