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SUBU vs Balenciaga: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Balenciaga

Spain Founded 1917

Trends & youth culture · Streetwear · Avant-garde & designer

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Luxury & heritage

    Balenciaga shows a stronger emphasis

  • Avant-garde & designer

    Balenciaga shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of SUBU and Balenciaga, 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.

  • SUBU
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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
SUBU
Balenciaga
Country Japan Spain
Founded 2016 1917
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance

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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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Balenciaga

  • BALENCIAGA COUTURE

    BALENCIAGA COUTURE is the Maison’s haute couture division, a line that presents anew for the present...

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  • BALENCIAGA KIDS

    BALENCIAGA KIDS is a junior line derived from the main line, adapting and reconfiguring its design c...

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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

Balenciaga

  • 2025-06-18

    PUMA

    The first collaboration with PUMA was announced at the 2025 Winter 25 show (March), and the collection, which includes a reinterpretation of the Speedcat and other items, officially launched on June 18, 2025.

  • 2025-04-07

    Scholl

    The collaboration with Scholl first launched on April 7, 2025, featuring a footwear capsule that includes clogs and pool slides derived from Pescura.

  • 2025-03-09

    Alpinestars

    Alpinestars and Balenciaga developed a collaboration on the pro gear side (gloves, etc.) for Winter 25 in 2025. Items have also been confirmed to be in circulation as part of the FW25 collection.

  • 2024-05-01

    Under Armour

    Balenciaga unveiled a collaboration with Under Armour available for immediate purchase at its May 2024 Shanghai show. In November, a full-scale rollout as a series was also reported.

  • 2023-10-01

    Alpinestars RSRV

    The first collaboration with Alpinestars RSRV appeared just before the Balenciaga show in October 2023. It was a streetwear line using deadstock items, including racing materials.

  • 2022-11-03

    adidas

    The collaboration with adidas was first unveiled at the NYSE show in May 2022. The official collection, including apparel and sneakers, launched on November 3.

Balenciaga collaborations

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