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SUBU vs StefanoBi: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

StefanoBi

Italy Founded 1989

Luxury & heritage · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

  • Outdoor & functional

    SUBU shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    StefanoBi shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • SUBU (solid line, circles)
  • StefanoBi (dashed line, squares)
Traits of SUBU and StefanoBi, shown relative to each brand.
How to read the chart

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
StefanoBi
Country Japan Italy
Founded 2016 1989
Category Footwear Footwear

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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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StefanoBi

No information is available.

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

StefanoBi

  • 2012-05-30

    BERLUTI

    StefanoBi took charge of manufacturing shoes for Berluti and announced the establishment of a new factory in Ferrara in 2012. The initiative proceeded as part of a restructuring aimed at starting production in 2013.

  • Louis Vuitton

    Louis Vuitton Malletier acquired StefanoBi and integrated its factory in Ferrara into the LVMH Group’s production network. It subsequently served as a manufacturing base for LV maisons.

  • Dior

    StefanoBi provided manufacturing for Christian Dior’s men’s footwear line over an extended period. The relationship functioned as an OEM-style manufacturing arrangement for Dior Homme/Christian Dior Man.

  • Givenchy

    StefanoBi was responsible for producing shoes for Givenchy menswear. It was involved as part of the group’s production network.

  • Marc Jacobs

    Under LVMH-affiliated manufacturing and licensing management, Manifattura Ferrarese handled shoe production and licensing operations for Marc Jacobs.

  • LOEWE

    There are records indicating that Manifattura Ferrarese was involved in manufacturing for multiple brands, including LOEWE.

StefanoBi collaborations

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