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EQUE.M vs UNDERCOVER: similarities and differences

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EQUE.M

Japan Founded 2018

Avant-garde & designer · Decoration & playfulness · Luxury & heritage

UNDERCOVER

Japan Founded 1990

Avant-garde & designer · Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Streetwear

    UNDERCOVER shows a stronger emphasis

  • Sporty & sportswear

    UNDERCOVER shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of EQUE.M and UNDERCOVER, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits by category

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  • EQUE.M
  • UNDERCOVER
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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UNDERCOVER：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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UNDERCOVER：Relative prominence within the brand
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
EQUE.M
UNDERCOVER
Country Japan Japan
Founded 2018 1990
Category Eyewear Clothing
Other categories — Bags Accessories Footwear Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

EQUE.M

No information is available.

UNDERCOVER

  • SueUNDERCOVER

    Launched in 2013AW as UNDERCOVER’s second line for women, alongside JohnUNDERCOVER. It shapes the ex...

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  • UNDERCOVERISM

    After presenting its men’s collection in 2009, it was used as the name for UNDERCOVER’s main men’s l...

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  • the Shepherd UNDERCOVER

    A seasonless offshoot line launched in 2016, themed around adult clothing for everyday wear by Jun T...

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  • JohnUNDERCOVER

    Launched in 2013AW as UNDERCOVER’s second line for men, it debuted at the same time as SueUNDERCOVER...

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Collaborations

EQUE.M

No information is available.

UNDERCOVER

  • 2026-06-24

    VANS

    OTW by Vans × UNDERCOVER. The Classic Slip-On 98 and Sk8-Hi are reimagined with uppers featuring paintings by Emma Bennett and Jun Takahashi’s design language.

  • 2026-03

    Dickies

    UNDERCOVER × Dickies (around March 2026). A five-piece collection as the first mainline release for SS26, including an Eisenhower jacket, work pants/work shorts, and long- and short-sleeved shirts.

  • 2025-11-22

    nonnative

    In November 2025, the 2025 edition of the “OZISM” collaboration was released.

  • 2025-11-08

    fragment design

    In November 2025, released a capsule collection with fragment design.

  • 2025-10-30

    OTW by Vans

    In October 2025, a collaboration featuring OTW by Vans and Old Skool 36 / Era 95 (four styles in total) was released.

  • 2025-10-29

    Champion

    UNDERCOVER × Champion (second installment). Following the official announcement on 10/23, it was released on 10/29. Reverse Weave was updated to 11.5 oz, with further updates including an expanded color range and beaded patches.

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