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SUBU vs Off-White: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Off-White

Italy Founded 2013

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Streetwear

    Off-White shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    SUBU shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of SUBU and Off-White, 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

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  • 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
Off-White
Country Japan Italy
Founded 2016 2013
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products

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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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Off-White

  • Off-White Kids

    A derived line that adapts Off-White’s visual language and logo expression for ages 4–12. It launche...

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  • Off-White Home

    A home goods offshoot first unveiled by Virgil Abloh in 2019, it offered tableware, bedding, bath pr...

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  • Off-White Eyewear

    Launched in 2017 in collaboration with Warby Parker as Off-White’s first eyewear offering, it contin...

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  • Off-White PAPERWORK

    A sub-line introduced in 2022 as Off-White’s first Beauty collection, based on Virgil Abloh’s vision...

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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

Off-White

  • 2022-02-21

    Chrome Hearts

    They collaborated on an orange hoodie in 2018. In 2022, a one-of-one triple collaboration with Off-White × Air Jordan 1 High OG also appeared.

  • 2021-11-12

    Jordan Brand

    The 2021 Holiday capsule saw the simultaneous release of Air Jordan 2 Low and apparel. Women's styles and AJ5 have also been offered in the past.

  • 2021-08-09

    Nike

    In 2021, 50 Dunk Low models were randomly released exclusively through SNKRS as “Dear Summer,” starting in August. Other styles, including AF1 and Terra Forma, continued to be released.

  • 2018-10-08

    Converse

    The second Off-White × Converse release, featuring the Chuck Taylor 70’s, launched in October 2018 with distinctive details such as transparent materials.

  • 2018-03-08

    Timberland

    In March 2018, the first collaboration with Timberland released 6-inch boots in luxurious velvet in multiple colors.

  • 2018-02-21

    Jimmy Choo

    In SS 2018, the footwear-focused “Off-White c/o Jimmy Choo” collection was unveiled. It was sold at limited-time pop-ups and other venues.

Off-White collaborations

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