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SUBU vs MAISON SPECIAL: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

MAISON SPECIAL

Japan Founded 2019

Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness · Avant-garde & designer

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Decoration & playfulness

    MAISON SPECIAL shows a stronger emphasis

  • Trends & youth culture

    MAISON SPECIAL shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of SUBU and MAISON SPECIAL, 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
MAISON SPECIAL
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2016 2019
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Wallets

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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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MAISON SPECIAL

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

MAISON SPECIAL

  • 2026

    THEATRE PRODUCTS

    The second 26SS collaboration with THEATRE PRODUCTS. Centered on multi-way designs, it offered a variety of bags for preorder, including drawstring bags, vegan leather baguette bags, puffer bags, mesh bags, and travel bags.

  • 2025-12-23

    RAMIDUS

    The BLACK PVC BAG COLLECTION is based on RAMIDUS’s classic bags. It features leather-like black PVC and silver zippers, and includes helmet bags, Boston bags, totes, mini bags, and wallets.

  • 2025-08-08

    Wrangler

    Wrangler’s denim and Western wear were reinterpreted through MAISON SPECIAL’s contemporary silhouettes. The collaboration featured denim vests with small floral embroidery, studs, washes, and mud treatments, as well as barrel-silhouette pants.

  • 2025-05-31

    PISCESS

    A summer collaboration with Korean swimwear and fashion brand PISCESS. The collection featured bikinis and swim shorts made from holographic materials, as well as flower-camo mesh pieces, sheer tops, and T-shirts.

  • 2025

    Alpha Industries

    A collaboration based on ALPHA INDUSTRIES’ signature MA-1. Released as the MA-1 SCRATCH CORE SPEC, it features scratch detailing and a contemporary silhouette characteristic of MAISON SPECIAL, and was available in short and medium lengths.

  • 2025

    New Era

    A continuing collaboration with NEW ERA, following “PRIZE OUT” and corresponding to a second installment. The collection, themed “NEW CHAPTER,” features logo caps based on the 9TWENTY and washed caps, expressing self-renewal and a new chapter.

MAISON SPECIAL collaborations

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