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SUBU vs DSQUARED2: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

DSQUARED2

Italy Founded 1995

Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear · Luxury & heritage

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Decoration & playfulness

    DSQUARED2 shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    DSQUARED2 shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SUBU (solid line, circles)
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Traits of SUBU and DSQUARED2, 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.

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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
DSQUARED2
Country Japan Italy
Founded 2016 1995
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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DSQUARED2

  • DSQUARED2 EYEWEAR

    Within DSQUARED2’s accessories, EYEWEAR is a category offered for both men and women, centered on su...

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  • D2Kids

    A derived line responsible for DSQUARED2’s kids segment, it is divided on the official website into ...

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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

DSQUARED2

No information is available.

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