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Kapital, founded in 1984 by Toshikiyo Hirata in Kojima, Okayama Prefecture – Japan's renowned denim capital – and later creatively directed by his son Kiro Hirata, is celebrated for its deeply unique and artisanal approach to clothing. Their design philosophy is a rich tapestry woven from diverse influences, primarily rooted in vintage Americana workwear, military aesthetics, and Native American culture, all reinterpreted through a distinctly Japanese lens. A cornerstone of their identity is the...
mastery of indigo dyeing, incorporating traditional Japanese techniques like sashiko stitching and boro patchwork to create garments that develop a profound character and narrative over time. Kapital is renowned for its deconstruction and reconstruction methodology, where garments often appear as i
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