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SUBU vs Stüssy: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

Stüssy

United States Founded 1980

Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Streetwear

    Stüssy shows a stronger emphasis

  • Trends & youth culture

    Stüssy shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of SUBU and Stüssy, 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
Stüssy
Country Japan United States
Founded 2016 1980
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Eyewear Fragrance 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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Stüssy

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

Stüssy

  • 2025-02-14

    Denim Tears

    The latest collaboration between Denim Tears and Stüssy (STÜSSY TEARS). Announced by Tremaine Emory, it goes on sale from 2/14 at the official Denim Tears store and African Diaspora Goods in New York.

  • 2024-12-13

    Dr. Martens

    A collaboration presenting a revival-style iteration of the archival 2295 model in Black Wanama / Sand Hairy Suede.

  • 2024-03-15

    JUNYA WATANABE MAN

    In spring 2024, released a sleeveless hoodie that reworked the “BASIC STÜSSY HOODIE” with cut-off details and hardware.

  • 2024-03-15

    COMME des GARÇONS

    A 2024 collaboration with eYe Junya Watanabe MAN included items such as sleeveless hoodies. Many pieces rework Stüssy classics.

  • 2023-02-24

    Levi's

    Stüssy and Levi’s® Collection. A two-piece collection comprising 501® jeans and a modified Type II Trucker Jacket, emphasizing self-expression and originality.

  • 2020-05-20

    Dior

    Shawn Stussy contributed graphics and other elements to Dior Men Pre-Fall 2020. The “Dior” logo was adapted in a Stüssy style, and hats, bags, and other items were released. Online sales were also conducted.

Stüssy collaborations

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