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 Obey: similarities and differences
Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.
Reference brand: Y’s
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Avant-garde & designer · Luxury & heritage · Minimal & basics
Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture
Similarities and differences
Shared traits
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Different traits
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Streetwear
Obey shows a stronger emphasis
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Luxury & heritage
Y’s shows a stronger emphasis
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Trait comparison
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Basic information
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1972 | 2001 |
| Category | Clothing | Clothing |
| Other categories | Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear | Accessories |
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Brand profiles
Obey
OBEY CLOTHING is a streetwear brand launched in the United States in 2001 by artist Shepard Fairey. Based on ideas that emerged at the intersection of art, design, and cultural critique, it aims to bring these ideas into everyday life as a...
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