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SUBU vs thisisneverthat: similarities and differences

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SUBU

Japan Founded 2016

Outdoor & functional · Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy

thisisneverthat

South Korea Founded 2010

Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Streetwear

    thisisneverthat 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 thisisneverthat, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits by category

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  • SUBU
  • thisisneverthat
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
thisisneverthat
Country Japan South Korea
Founded 2016 2010
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products Art projects

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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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thisisneverthat

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

thisisneverthat

  • 2025-11

    New Era

    thisisneverthat × New Era (November 2025). Presented as an ongoing collaboration for Fall/Winter 25, with a seasonal cap lineup.

  • 2023-09-22

    Champion

    thisisneverthat × Champion (third installment). Champion Japan’s official news explicitly states a 9/22 release, with a lineup that includes Reverse Weave hoodies, crewnecks, and pants, as well as a velour set-up, LS T-shirts, beanies, and more.

  • 2023-01-14

    SUICOKE

    Beige-toned suede PEPPER/BOWER boots were released in January 2023, followed by TNT-DECO-Cab, based on MOTO-Cab, in June 2025.

  • 2021-11-04

    Converse

    A collaboration with thisisneverthat (November 2021). Chuck 70, One Star, and apparel were reimagined with faded treatments and vintage-finish textures to create a worn-in look.

  • Alpha Industries

    The collaboration with Thisisneverthat is listed in Alpha Industries’ official collaborations menu. The project brings together Korean streetwear and Alpha’s military heritage, but the product name and date cannot be confirmed in RAW.

  • Timberland

    A collaboration with thisisneverthat listed in Timberland’s official archive. Although the collaboration between the brands is confirmed, RAW has not retrieved the release year, specific model name, or product lineup.

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