6 Japanese fashion brands you should know about

Summary by Krater

A fashion commentator highlights six lesser-known Japanese menswear brands—Soshiotsuki, Kapital, Neighborhood, Issey Miyake, and A.Presse—examining their design philosophies, history, and craft.

From the video

Answers: What are the best Japanese menswear brands to know about?

• Japanese menswear brands
• Japanese fashion history
• craftsmanship and tailoring
• denim and workwear heritage
• pleating and A-POC techniques

What it concludes

• Soshiotsuki defines a new Japanese clothing tradition to replace the kimono by drawing inspiration from 1980s fashion in Japan.
• Kapital fuses traditional Japanese textile techniques like Boro patchwork and Sashiko stitching with vintage Americana.
• Neighborhood blends 60s and 70s counterculture, military influences, and motorcycle culture into its streetwear designs.
• Issey Miyake revolutionized fashion through his iconic pleating technique and functional, joyful approach to clothing.
• A.Presse rebuilds vintage workwear, military pieces, and Americana classics with impeccable Japanese craftsmanship and luxurious materials.