Japanese streetwear brands are renowned for their unique and avant-garde designs that blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern street style. They’re celebrated for meticulous attention to detail, high-quality craftsmanship, and innovative material use, creating pieces that not only stand out but also tell a story.

Brands like visvim bring a rugged authenticity with their artisanal approach, while Undercover challenges conventional styles with its subversive take on streetwear culture. Sacai impresses with its distinctive layering and unexpected fabric combinations, making each piece not just clothing but a statement, showcasing the innovative spirit of Japanese fashion. Discover more of these captivating brands in our curated list below.

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A women wearing a visvim beige pointer coat
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Very High
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Minimalist
Artisanal
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2000

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.

A women wearing a UNDERCOVER black flower t-shirt

UNDERCOVER

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High
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Avant-garde
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1993

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.

A women wearing a Sacai black t-shirt midi dress
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High
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Avant-garde
Technical
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1999
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.
A women wearing a Bape white abc camo big ape head t-shirt
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Very High
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Streetwear
Luxury
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Global
Founded
1993

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.

A women wearing a Comme des Garçons black pleated faux-leather midi dress

Comme des Garçons

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Med-High
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Avant-garde
Contemporary
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1969
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.

Neighborhood

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High
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Rebellious
Streetwear
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1994

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.

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Med-High
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Streetwear
Utilitarian
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1996
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.
A women wearing a NEEDLES blue rc track jacket

NEEDLES

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Med-High
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Eclectic
Vintage-inspired
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Asia
Founded
2012
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.
A women wearing a Yohji Yamamoto black dian 2 r-mohair turtleneck

Yohji Yamamoto

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High
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Avant-garde
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1972

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.

A women wearing a Junya Watanabe black sequinned minidress

Junya Watanabe

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Very High
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Avant-garde
Contemporary
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1992
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.

Kapital

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High
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Streetwear
Workwear
Origin
Okayama, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1984

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

Facetasm

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High
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Avant-garde
Eclectic
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2007
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.

Fragment Design

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High
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Streetwear
Minimalist
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2003
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.

Human Made

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High
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Streetwear
Vintage-inspired
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Global
Founded
2010

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.

A women wearing a Auralee brown wrinkled midi dress

Auralee

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Very High
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Contemporary
Minimalist
Origin
Paris, France
Made in
Japan
Founded
2015

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

Cav Empt

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Med-High
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Streetwear
Futuristic
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2011
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.
A women wearing a Evisu black fortune cat drumming bomber jacket
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High
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Denim
Futuristic
Origin
Osaka, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1991
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.

And Wander

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High
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Premium Technical
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2011

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.

White Mountaineering

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High
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Technical
Innovative
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2006

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

Nanamica

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High
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Premium Technical
Minimalist
Origin
Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2003

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.

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Med-High
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Denim
Heritage
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
USA
Founded
2019
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.

Blue Blue Japan

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Med-High
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Minimalist
Sustainable
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1996

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.

The Viridi-Anne

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High
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Minimalist
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2001

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.

A women wearing a Engineered Garments multicolor dome hat

Engineered Garments

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High
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Origin
Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2002

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.

A women wearing a Goldwin gray gore-tex 3l overalls

Goldwin

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High
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Premium Technical
Origin
Japan
Made in
Japan & China
Founded
1950

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.

SOPHNET.

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High
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Streetwear
Minimalist
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
1998
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.

Wacko Maria

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High
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Eclectic
Streetwear
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2005

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.

Nonnative

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High
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Utilitarian
Minimalist
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
Made in
Japan
Founded
2005
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.

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