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FatFace vs Sunspel:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, FatFace had more branded searches than Sunspel among casual clothing brands in the United Kingdom. FatFace had about 301,000 branded searches, while Sunspel had 27,100. FatFace made up 18.4% of all casual clothing brand searches we track, and Sunspel accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about casual clothing brands, Sunspel appeared in three of the four answers and FatFace in none.

Among casual clothing brands in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

FatFace, about 11 searches for every 1 for Sunspel

FatFace 301K searchesSunspel 27.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Sunspel, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, FatFace in 0

Sunspel in 3 of 4FatFace in 0 of 4

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Top casual clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Sunspel was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. FatFace did not appear in any of the four answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Sunspel3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Boden1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • White Stuff1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Seasalt Cornwall1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Hush1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • FatFace0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Superdry0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Crew Clothing0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Weird Fish0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Joules0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

+2 more

See every answer about casual clothing brands

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are some good British casual clothing brands?”

    1. 1Sunspel
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which UK brands sell nice clothes for weekends away?”

    1. 1Boden
    2. 2Seasalt Cornwall
    3. 3Hush
    4. 4White Stuff
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Where can I buy a good quality hoodie in the UK?”

    1. 1Sunspel
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “clothing brands uk”

    1. 1Sunspel

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.

Is FatFace or Sunspel more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for FatFace and Sunspel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 casual clothing brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

FatFace and Sunspel among casual clothing brands in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for FatFace, Sunspel. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFatFaceBodenSuperdryWhite StuffCrew ClothingSeasalt CornwallWeird FishJoulesSaltrockJack WillsSunspelHush
Oct 202519.1%15.6%19.1%12.8%10.4%7%5.7%2.3%2.6%3.1%1.2%1.2%
Nov 202517.7%11.9%21.7%14.5%11.9%6.5%6.5%1.9%2.4%2.9%1.3%0.87%
Dec 202522%9.8%22%12%12%6.6%5.4%2%3%3%1.3%0.89%
Jan 202620.1%13.5%20.1%13.5%11%7.4%5%1.9%2.2%2.7%1.5%1.2%
Feb 202618.4%15%18.4%15%10.1%8.2%4.5%2.1%2.5%3%1.4%1.4%
Mar 202619.2%15.7%15.7%15.7%10.5%8.6%4.7%2.2%2.6%2.1%1.7%1.4%
Apr 202621.8%17.8%11.9%14.6%9.8%9.8%4.4%2.2%2.4%2.4%1.6%1.3%
May 202620.5%16.7%13.7%13.7%11.2%9.2%5%2.1%2.8%1.8%1.8%1.5%
Jun 202618.7%15.3%12.5%15.3%12.5%10.2%5.6%2.3%2.5%1.7%2.1%1.4%
Jul 202618.8%15.4%12.5%15.4%12.5%10.3%4.6%1.9%3.1%2.1%2.1%1.4%
Aug 202621.7%11.8%14.5%14.5%11.8%9.7%5.3%2.3%3.6%1.9%1.6%1.3%
Sep 202618.4%15.1%15.1%15.1%10.1%10.1%4.5%3.1%3%2.5%1.7%1.4%

How has the FatFace and Sunspel comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom casual clothing brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, FatFace lost share of searches among casual clothing brands in the United Kingdom, from 21.7% to 18.4%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Sunspel in the United Kingdom rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 27.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FatFace’s and Sunspel’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

FatFace

1 branded search term

  • fatface

Sunspel

1 branded search term

  • sunspel

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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