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YOKE vs MCM: similarities and differences

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YOKE

Japan Founded 2018

Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Avant-garde & designer

MCM

Germany Founded 1976

Streetwear · Luxury & heritage · Decoration & playfulness

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Minimal & basics

    YOKE shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    MCM shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • YOKE (solid line, circles)
  • MCM (dashed line, squares)
Traits of YOKE and MCM, 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.

  • YOKE
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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
YOKE
MCM
Country Japan Germany
Founded 2018 1976
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Wallets

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Brand profiles

Collaborations

YOKE

  • 2026-03-28

    foot the coacher

    The first collaborative shoe with foot the coacher. A Leather Loafer based on French vintage loafers was released, reworked into a “Bloafer” design that can be worn with the heel folded down.

  • 2026-01-22

    TSUCHIYA KABAN

    First collaboration with TSUCHIYA KABAN. The collection was unveiled to the world for the first time in Paris at the YOKE 2026-27AW show and is planned to include one bag style and one AirPods Pro case style. The release is scheduled for around fall 2026.

  • 2026-01-22

    REPRODUCTION OF FOUND

    The collaboration with REPRODUCTION OF FOUND has reportedly been presented at YOKE’s 2026–27 AW show. Specific item names and a release date have not been confirmed at this time.

  • 2026-01-02

    Graphpaper

    The fourth collaboration with Graphpaper, “YOKE × Graphpaper capsule collection.” Based on the 2025 AW theme “Abstract,” it reconfigures seven pieces through YOKE’s “connected” perspective, including leather flight jackets.

  • 2025-05-31

    Morphée

    A leather bag collaboration with Morphée. Inspired by YOKE AOYAMA’s shopping bag, it released the Small Shoulder Bag and Medium Tote Bag made from Morphée’s signature goat leather.

  • 2025-03-15

    ANCELLM

    The first collaboration capsule with ANCELLM. In this crossover, YOKE creates the bodies, while ANCELLM applies treatments such as paint and distressing. The collection comprises seven styles in total, including denim-style outerwear, sweatshirts, and knit vests.

YOKE collaborations

MCM

No information is available.

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