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SUBU vs FREAK'S STORE: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

FREAK'S STORE

Japan Founded 1986

Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture · Polished & dressy

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    SUBU shows a stronger emphasis

  • Minimal & basics

    SUBU shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SUBU (solid line, circles)
  • FREAK'S STORE (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SUBU and FREAK'S STORE, 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
FREAK'S STORE
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2016 1986
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Art projects

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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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FREAK'S STORE

  • Freada

    Freada is a women-focused house brand launched by FREAK'S STORE in July 2017. Drawing on the colors ...

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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

FREAK'S STORE

  • 2026-09-17

    GAP

    A FREAK’S STORE-exclusive collection inspired by GAP’s 1980s–90s archives. It comprises 13 items across four categories: pocket T-shirts, chinos, denim, and schoolwear, and was released on September 17.

  • 2026-08-06

    Champion

    A project featured in the official feature lineup as “Champion’s iconic special-order pieces.” It is a special-order series based on Champion apparel, including sweatshirts, but the listing does not confirm the details of individual products or their release dates.

  • 2026-08-06

    SOMETHING

    A special-order series by SOMETHING and FREAK’S STORE featured in the official feature listing. It can be identified as a new project with a women’s jeans brand, but the listing does not specify individual products or release dates.

  • 2026-07-31

    Umbro

    A special-order collection listed in the official feature lineup as “UMBRO 26FW Collection.” It can be confirmed as a product group from a different season than the Spring/Summer 2025 project, but the specific items and individual release dates are not clear from the listing.

  • 2026-07-16

    MILLER

    A made-to-order series with apparel brand Miller, including underwear, was featured in the official feature listing. The listing confirms the feature date, but the specific items, number of product styles, and release date cannot be determined from the listing.

  • 2026-06-04

    RUSSELL ATHLETIC

    A collaboration project with RUSSELL ATHLETIC featured in the official feature list. It can be identified as a custom-order collaboration with an apparel brand that offers items such as sweatshirts, but the list does not specify product details or release dates.

FREAK'S STORE collaborations

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