Designer Profile

After graduating from a fashion school in Tokyo, designer Hachi worked as an assistant at a fashion brand and then joined the select shop CANDY, where he was in charge of sales, buying and planning. In 2008, he presented his first exhibition, featuring an installation of dolls made from garbage bags dressed in clothing. In 2010, he launched his brand under the name "BALMUNG". In 2018, he received Tokyo Governor Award at the "Tokyo New Designer Fashion Grand Prix". Recent activities include an installation at the art gallery "Decameron" in Shinjuku in 2022, and another at the art space "WHITEHOUSE" in Shinjuku in 2023.

Brand Profile

[Established year] 2010

BALMUNG has started its brand activities since 2008, through exhibitions while holding independent joint exhibitions such as "DINNER" and "COCOON" with friends' brands. With keywords "city," "gray," and "Tokyo," the brand has continuously evolved and reconstructed over time, expressing itself through oversized clothing and forms. Focusing on the city as a theme, BALMUNG collaborates with youth cultures and communities linked to specific places or spaces (such as the internet and streets) and reflects the city of Tokyo in its unique style.

Category

Men's & Women's / Ready To Wear, Accessories and others