Fashion brand directory szu
Page language: English

SUBU vs COMME des GARÇONS: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

Reference brand: SUBU Swap brands

SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

COMME des GARÇONS

Japan Founded 1969

Avant-garde & designer · Luxury & heritage · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    COMME des GARÇONS shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    COMME des GARÇONS shows a stronger emphasis

This pair is not included in the similar brands recommendations.

Trait comparison

  • SUBU (solid line, circles)
  • COMME des GARÇONS (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SUBU and COMME des GARÇONS, 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
  • COMME des GARÇONS
Minimal & basics
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional
SUBU：Relative prominence within the brand
COMME des GARÇONS：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field
SUBU
COMME des GARÇONS
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2016 1969
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance

— indicates information that is not available.

Brand profiles

Brand lines

SUBU

  • SUBU NANNEN

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

    View more
  • SUBU VAMP

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

    View more
  • SUBU amp

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

    View more
  • SUBU RE:COLLECTION

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

    View more

COMME des GARÇONS

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

COMME des GARÇONS

  • 2026-01-22

    Saint James

    A collaboration on striped cut-and-sew tops and other items in the Junya Watanabe line. A reworking based on French maritime style.

  • 2026-01-22

    Dr. Martens

    Centered on HOMME DEUX, it released modified models such as 1461 and Kristinn Derby. It also featured lettering designs on white leather.

  • 2026-01-22

    Cutler and Gross

    In 2009, the brands collaborated on three sunglasses styles for the limited “Future of Black” collection. A record also notes this as their second collaboration with a prestigious British house.

  • 2025-12-01

    Onitsuka Tiger

    2025 holiday collaboration. A December-only release of four special styles based on the MEXICO 66 (including custom accessories, etc.) plus eight apparel styles.

  • 2025-11-12

    ASICS

    CDG SHIRT has offered collaboration sneakers in monochrome or visually impactful designs, such as the GEL-Kayano 14, GEL-LYTE V, and GEL-NUNOBIKI.

  • 2025-11-01

    Goldwin

    In 2025, released a two-piece capsule with COMME des GARÇONS HOMME (down shirt/down jacket). Technical specifications.

COMME des GARÇONS collaborations

Brands similar to SUBU

View all

Brands similar to COMME des GARÇONS

View all