Japanese Streetwear

Takeo Kikuchi is a Japanese designer, best known for his line of men’s wear. Kikuchi rose to fame as a lead designer for Mens Bigi, a very successful apparel label in Japan. After being courted by World Co., an apparel manufacturer based in Kobe, Kikuchi’s brand of men’s clothing gained widespread exposure all across Japan. Today, Takeo Kikuchi men’s wear is getting an even bigger audience, expanding into the rapidly developing economies of Korea and China, where they find Kikuchi’s sensibilities and Asian sized cuts a much needed gap-filler between luxury European brands and less exotic domestic labels. Currently, the Takeo Kikuchi brand is under the creative direction of Taishi Nobukuni. This modern designer has tapped into Japanese streetwear culture and has brought the brand major success, commonly utilizing funky and retro styling that has not been previously seen in the otherwise conservative brand.

Editool Takeo Kikuchi

Editool is the newest edition to the Takeo Kikuchi brand. These stand-alone boutiques sell accessories, like wallets, watches, ties and handbags, to the healthy jewelry and accessories sector. Indeed, Takeo Kikuchi shops have always sold these items, but now, with a greatly expanding product range, Editool is focused to serve this market exclusively. Most Editool stores will be located next to a Takeo Kikuchi boutique for the best retail shopping experience. Editool Takeo Kikuchi stores sells a third of their goods as leather bags, wallets and card cases. A fifth of what’s sold is neckties, followed by business bags, belts, and casual bags. Editool sells a full range of men’s fashion accessories, like cuff links, umbrellas and handkerchiefs. With the Japanese eye for detail, there’s little this newest label will miss out on.

Takeo Kikuchi Streetwear Style

There are many aspects that make Takeo Kikuchi clothing so special. Perhaps TK’s greatest asset is its sense of style. The brand seems to take mature European sensibilities and blend them with a freshness and coolness found in Japanese streetwear. Much of their traditional apparel and accessories could be mistaken for Prada, Armani or Gucci, but their goods routinely sell for much less, and have been a big hit with the younger crowd, whom can’t afford the great labels just yet. With over two decades of success in Japan, it’s likely Takeo Kikuchi isn’t going to disappear anytime soon. In fact, it is likely that a global strategy will emerge soon, and we’ll begin to see this label sold in Europe and North America.