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SUBU vs Lewis Leathers: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Lewis Leathers

United Kingdom Founded 1892

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    SUBU shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    Lewis Leathers shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SUBU (solid line, circles)
  • Lewis Leathers (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SUBU and Lewis Leathers, 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
  • Lewis Leathers
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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Lewis Leathers：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
SUBU
Lewis Leathers
Country Japan United Kingdom
Founded 2016 1892
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear

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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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Lewis Leathers

  • AVIAKIT

    AVIAKIT is a historic label introduced around 1930 by D. Lewis (later Lewis Leathers) as a brand nam...

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  • D Lewis

    D Lewis is a trade name/label used during the brand’s early years, and a historical designation unde...

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  • N Jones

    N Jones is a historical label derived from the retail name established by the Lewis brothers in 1917...

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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

Lewis Leathers

  • 2026-02-21

    PORTER

    Released on February 21, 2026, Lewis Leathers × PORTER is a collaboration with a British motorcycle-wear brand, featuring six bag styles and a wallet and incorporating the diamond-quilt design of the MONZA rider jacket into the specifications.

  • 2022-08-03

    COMME des GARÇONS

    In 2022, AVIAKIT models such as the classic Lightning Tight Fit were reconstructed. Striking leatherwear with a black body and white sleeves was sold in Aoyama.

Lewis Leathers collaborations

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