Designer Profile

Born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1980. Graduated from ESMOD JAPON.
13 years of experience in design, pattern, and production management at domestic designer brands since 2003.
Established a music label and apparel brand in 2016.
In the same year, selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan New Designers Fashion Award
Started showing collections overseas in 2018
Started a restaurant-bar & flagshipshop in Shimokitazawa in 2019

Brand Profile

[Established year] 2016

NAPE_ is a unisex brand based on the concept of "ANDROGYNOUS".
The brand name "NAPE_" is derived from the "nape" of the neck, which is the center of the back collar, the most important part of the pattern-making process.

Category

Men's & Women's / Ready To Wear, Bags