Y’s
Y’s is a Japanese fashion brand launched by Yohji Yamamoto in 1972. Based on the idea of “women wearing men’s clothes,” it offers high-quality ready-to-wear designed as everyday clothing with functionality and refinement. Grounded in univer...
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Y’s vs Kangol: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
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Avant-garde & designer · Luxury & heritage · Minimal & basics
Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Sporty & sportswear
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Avant-garde & designer
Y’s shows a stronger emphasis
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Streetwear
Kangol shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1972 | 1938 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear | Bags Accessories |
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Brand profiles
Kangol
Kangol is a headwear-focused brand based in Cleator, Cumbria, England. The brand name originated in 1938. In 1918, after World War I, Jack Spreiregen began handling Basque berets from France, and berets were subsequently carried on as the “...
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