The 25 Best Japanese Streetwear Brands

The 25 Best Japanese Streetwear Brands

Japanese streetwear brands are renowned for their unique and avant-garde designs that blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern street style. They are known for their attention to detail, high-quality craftsmanship, and innovative use of materials. From iconic brands like A Bathing Ape (BAPE) with its bold graphics and camo prints, to Comme des Garçons with its avant-garde and conceptual designs, Japanese streetwear brands continue to push the boundaries of fashion.

Published:
February 4, 2024
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By: Dante P
A man running through a hallway wearing Wacko Mario button up and purple suit
A man running through a hallway wearing Wacko Mario button up and purple suit
Minimalist
Artisanal

Visvim

Visvim is a Japanese brand known for its artisanal approach to fashion, blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern design to create high-quality clothing and accessories with a minimalist aesthetic.

💰 Price:
High-Very High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2000
Visvim
Avant-garde

Undercover

Undercover is a Japanese clothing brand primarily known for its avant-garde and often dark designs, which blend elements of punk, streetwear, and high fashion. The brand's collections often feature unexpected details and innovative use of materials, as well as an emphasis on storytelling and narrative themes.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1993
Undercover
Avant-garde
Technical

Sacai

Sacai is a Japanese fashion brand known for its innovative and avant-garde designs that often combine contrasting fabrics, textures, and patterns. The brand's signature style is a fusion of traditional and modern elements, resulting in unique and unexpected pieces that are both functional and fashion-forward.
💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1999
Sacai
Streetwear
Luxury

A Bathing Ape (BAPE)

A Bathing Ape (BAPE) is a Japanese streetwear brand known for its bold and colorful designs, featuring the iconic ape logo, and worn by fans of hip-hop and urban fashion worldwide.

💰 Price:
Very High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Global
👶 Founded:
1993
A Bathing Ape (BAPE)
Avant-garde
Contemporary

Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons is a Japanese fashion label founded by designer Rei Kawakubo in 1969. The brand is known for its avant-garde designs, unconventional silhouettes, and use of unexpected materials.
💰 Price:
Med-High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1969
Comme des Garçons
Rebellious
Streetwear

Neighborhood

Neighborhood is a Japanese brand known for its rebellious and iconic designs, inspired by motorcycle culture and featuring unique graphics and a distinct Japanese aesthetic.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1994
Neighborhood
Streetwear
Utilitarian

WTAPS

WTAPS is a Japanese streetwear brand that is known for its military-inspired designs and high-quality materials. The brand's aesthetic is characterized by its clean lines, utilitarian details, and minimalist color palette.
💰 Price:
Med-High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1996
WTAPS
Eclectic
Vintage-inspired

Needles

Needles is a Japanese brand known for its unique and eclectic style. The brand is known for its use of vintage fabrics and reworked designs that create a distinctive and innovative aesthetic.
💰 Price:
Med-High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Asia
👶 Founded:
2012
Needles
Avant-garde

Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto is a Japanese fashion designer known for his avant-garde, oversized designs and monochromatic color palettes. Expect an edgy style that blends Japanese minimalism and a European sophistication.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1972
Yohji Yamamoto
Avant-garde
Contemporary

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe is a Japanese fashion designer known for his avant-garde and innovative designs. His eponymous clothing brand is known for its experimental cuts, unique fabric combinations, and unconventional silhouettes that challenge traditional fashion norms.
💰 Price:
Very High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1992
Junya Watanabe
Streetwear
Workwear

Kapital

Kapital is a Japanese clothing brand known for their high-quality, unique denim and workwear-inspired clothing.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Okayama, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1984
Kapital
Avant-garde
Eclectic

Facetasm

Facetasm is a clothing brand known for its minimalist and timeless designs that cater to both men and women. The brand uses high-quality materials and focuses on creating versatile pieces that can be easily mixed and matched.
💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2007
Facetasm
Streetwear
Minimalist

Fragment Design

Fragment Design is a Japanese streetwear brand founded by Hiroshi Fujiwara in 2003. The brand is known for its minimalist and clean designs, often featuring the iconic lightning bolt logo.
💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2003
Fragment Design
Streetwear
Vintage-inspired

Human Made

Human Made is a Japanese streetwear brand co-founded by musician and producer Nigo, known for its vintage-inspired designs, with a focus on high-quality materials and attention to detail.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Global
👶 Founded:
2010
Human Made
Contemporary
Minimalist

Auralee

Auralee is led by Ryota Iwai and imbues a feeling of calm elegance aligned with gentle formality, comfort meeting sensitive sophistication.

💰 Price:
High - Very High
📍 Origin:
Paris, France
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2015
Auralee
Streetwear
Futuristic

Cav Empt

Cav Empt is a Japanese streetwear brand that is known for its bold graphics, technical fabrics, and futuristic designs. The brand's aesthetic is heavily influenced by digital culture, underground music, and contemporary art, making it a favorite among fashion-forward youth and creatives.
💰 Price:
Med-High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2011
Cav Empt
Denim
Futuristic

Evisu

Evisu is a Japanese denim brand known for its high-quality craftsmanship and unique designs, often featuring the brand's signature seagull logo. Expect to see high attention to detail, including hand-painted details and custom hardware.
💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Osaka, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1991
Evisu
Premium Technical

And Wander

Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori established wander in 2011 as a result of their shared vision of creating “fashion in the nature / mountains just as enjoyable”. They've been striving to provide sophisticated outdoor garments that combine high-fashion styles that appeal to customers' senses with the functionality and practicality of outdoor clothing.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2011
And Wander
Technical
Innovative

White Mountaineering

White Mountaineering is known for unique, fashion-forward outdoor clothing that blends traditional Japanese textile techniques with modern design.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2006
White Mountaineering
Premium Technical
Minimalist

Nanamica

nanamica was established in Tokyo in 2003 with the goal of uniting individuals from around the world and with diverse cultural backgrounds in order to construct products that will have long-lasting significance, rather than being concerned with fads or the latest trends. The clothes are made of high-quality materials and are suited to everyday wear because of their advanced seams, fine finishes, and meticulous cuts. The oceans combine to form 'House of the Seven Seas,' denoting the unification of the world.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2003
Nanamica
Denim
Heritage

Edwin

Edwin is a Japanese denim brand that is known for its high-quality and durable jeans. They are also recognized for their use of natural indigo dye and their commitment to sustainability in their production processes.
💰 Price:
Med-High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
USA
👶 Founded:
2019
Edwin
Minimalist
Sustainable

Blue Blue Japan

Blue Blue Japan is a denim brand that offers a range of indigo-dyed clothing and accessories. The brand is known for its use of traditional Japanese dyeing techniques, natural materials, and sustainable practices. Their designs often incorporate unique textures and patterns created through the dyeing process.

💰 Price:
Med - High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1996
Blue Blue Japan
Minimalist

The Viridi-Anne

The Viridi-Anne is a Japanese fashion brand known for its minimalist, utilitarian designs. Founded by designer Takahiro Miyazaki in the early 2000s, the brand has gained a reputation for its clean, understated aesthetic and focus on high-quality construction.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2001
The Viridi-Anne

Engineered Garments

Led by Daiki Suzuki out of New York in 1999, you’ll find a more unique collection that pushes the boundary and strays from conventional design.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2002
Engineered Garments
Premium Technical

Goldwin

Goldwin has been inspired by the connection between humans and nature in the production of our products for more than 70 years. It is their belief that nature's most important lesson is harmony, and that nature teaches us the greatest lessons. They design all of their products to improve quality of life in order to create a circular economy in which clothing works with the world as much as humans do.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan & China
👶 Founded:
1950
Goldwin
Streetwear
Minimalist

SOPHNET.

SOPHNET. is a Japanese clothing brand that is known for its clean and minimalistic designs. The brand focuses on creating high-quality garments that are both functional and stylish.
💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
1998
SOPHNET.
Eclectic
Streetwear

Wacko Maria

Wacko Maria is a Japanese clothing brand known for its unique blend of punk and Americana styles. The brand is recognized for its high-quality fabrics, bold graphics, and attention to detail in their designs.

💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2005
Wacko Maria
Utilitarian
Minimalist

Nonnative

Nonnative is a Japanese brand that is known for its functional and minimalist designs. Their clothing is made with high-quality materials and is often inspired by outdoor and workwear aesthetics.
💰 Price:
High
📍 Origin:
Tokyo, Japan
🏭  Made in:
Japan
👶 Founded:
2005
Nonnative

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