Local or lesser known Japanese brands?
I’m looking for more localized or lesser known Japanese brands that are hard to find outside of Japan and/or any blogs that list Japanese brands by category like this site (in French):
https://verygoodlord.com/marques-mode-homme/
I’ll be visiting Japan and would love to buy a sweater or jacket there for mid season or winter. I am already familiar with huge hits like Kapital, BAPE, Uniqlo. I’d say the closest French equivalent of lesser known brands I’m thinking of that also fit my style are Hast, Officine Générale, Hemen Biarritz, Drapeau Noir. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I’d be happy to receive any leads or suggestions. Thanks!
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If you go through Nagoya black sign had a bunch of repro denim type stuff and some awesome pieces, I am a massive 45R fan they do have 2 us stores but the Tokyo flagship is awesome, for sure hit up kapital anyway the stores are just a ton of fun. White mountaineering is somewhere I meant to go in Tokyo and never made it to, also Engineered garments although less local and quite well known, maybe post overalls as well, I like some of their pieces. Addict and y2 can be cool if you want leather. All these brand are maybe not as small as what your looking for but it should be a start pretty much just what I went to while I was in Japan. Also go check out visvim for fun the store have some really cool layouts but very expensive.
Also
https://www.instagram.com/otsu__kei?igsh=czBxbWc4ZWY2bnhj
This place had a bunch of really great brands
I love their whole vibe
I think probably your best bet is to check out select shops , as they will curate brands. I think based on the brands you mentioned, checking out journal standard, and the baycrews shops would be a good start https://baycrews.jp/. also https://www.the-lib.jp/brands.html, https://onlinestore.1ldkshop.com/, and https://bshop-inc.com/ might be a good place to start
Bshop
Bshop
Bshop（ビショップ）の オフィシャルオンラインストア。DANTON（ダントン）、ORCIVAL（オーシバル）、Gymphlex（ジムフレックス）、Brady（ブレディ）、FALKE（ファルケ）などを取り扱っています。
There are so, sooo many. But here's one I've never seen anyone else ever talk about. Tiny streetwear brand in Tokyo I only heard of because I love the work of the graphic designer who founded it:
https://www.theroadieshop.com/index.php?cPath=189
Actually here's another, more outdoor/camping focused, but super cute:
https://official.goslowcaravan.com/
お取り扱い店<関東> | go slow caravan
お取り扱い店<関東> | go slow caravan
Thanks so much! The Library is useful for brands but so is Bshop and I’m finding some good brands in the scarves and knits categories 🤜🏼