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SUBU vs Chrome Hearts: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Chrome Hearts

United States Founded 1988

Luxury & heritage · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Luxury & heritage

    Chrome Hearts shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    SUBU shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SUBU (solid line, circles)
  • Chrome Hearts (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SUBU and Chrome Hearts, 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
  • Chrome Hearts
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
Chrome Hearts
Country Japan United States
Founded 2016 1988
Category Footwear Accessories
Other categories — Clothing Bags Eyewear Fragrance Lifestyle products

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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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Chrome Hearts

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

Chrome Hearts

  • 2026-01-13

    Nike

    In 2025, reports emerged of leaked examples of a triple collaboration with NOCTA and Chrome Hearts. In 2026, the AF1 Low “Certified Lover Boy” was also announced.

  • 2025-12-21

    NOCTA

    In 2025, Nike NOCTA × Chrome Hearts released an ultra-limited capsule featuring camouflage puffers and other items. Leaks have also surfaced of caps and an AF1 Low model.

  • 2025-07-18

    BIRKENSTOCK

    In 2025, Birkenstock Boston sandals featuring silver components by Chrome Hearts were offered to VIPs through Justin Reed.

  • 2025-05-21

    Timberland

    In May 2025, Chrome Hearts × Timberland boots attracted attention after celebrities were seen wearing them. No sales information has been confirmed.

  • 2024-11-08

    MIKIMOTO

    In November 2024, a jewelry collection combining pearls and CH motifs was unveiled. The collection included 11 core pieces and 4 highly limited necklaces.

  • 2022-02-21

    Off-White

    They collaborated on an orange hoodie in 2018. In 2022, a one-of-one triple collaboration with Off-White × Air Jordan 1 High OG also appeared.

Chrome Hearts collaborations

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