ALPACA
Our partnership with Pacomarca Alpaca Research Facility since 2011 has led us to become the sole patrons of “Alianza”, the largest alpaca cooperative in the world.
We are a design studio that strives to challenge the conventional business model
which prioritises financial profit over people and social justice.
Style can't be mass-produced.
We are a design studio that strives to challenge the conventional business model which prioritises financial profit over people and social justice.
Style can't be mass-produced.
SHOP
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Hoodie / LOGO
¥36,300 -
Hoodie with Ghanaian Kente
¥38,500 -
2 Colours
Interlock Sweatshirt / LOGO
¥29,700 -
2 Colours
Interlock Sweatshirt / LOGO
¥29,700 -
Interlock Sweatshirt / Julien Colombier / INTERACTION MULTIPLE
¥31,900 -
Interlock Sweatshirt / Le Tings / GREEN MARKET PATTERN
¥31,900 -
3 Colours
Sweatshirt / Palestinian Embroidery / GET UP STAND UP
¥33,000 -
3 Colours
Sweatshirt / Palestinian Embroidery / ONE LOVE
¥33,000
PROJECTS
Our uncompromising ideals of creating positive impact are the foundation of every project, and we champion responsible production methods through our supply chains.
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BLACK ALPACA
This project represents our dedication to sustainability, tradition, and the empowerment of indigenous herding communities in the Peruvian Andes.
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BOLIVIA
Travelling to Bolivia was the journey that inspired our vision for how we could impact communities positively through creativity and design.
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NATURAL COTTON
This project demonstrates that a more symbiotic production of cotton is possible, showcasing the indisputable power of nature through beautiful fabrics.
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PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERY
Our Palestinian embroidery project celebrates Palestinian culture working together with crafts women in occupied Palestine, representing their heritage and identity.
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RYUKYU BLUES
Ryukyu Indigo Labo strives to preserve Okinawa's unique indigo tradition by ensuring that the wisdom of the process is passed down for future generations.
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TOHOKU
In May 2011, after the devastating tsunami hit Tohoku, we started this project in partnership with small businesses and craftspeople in the region.
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VICUNA
Vicuñas were at the brink of extinction due to their fibre being the finest in the world, and the history of this project is the most successful endangered species initiative by CITES.
JOURNAL
We have visited most continents and many countries.
From small villages to ever expanding megacities.
We are honored to have established strong bonds with various heritage, culture and craft rich communities.
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Introducing our 2025 Mid-Season Collection
We have created designs with our long-term collaborators Le Tings and Julien Colombier for this limited collection, and we are introducing our interlock sweatshirt which is a brand-new style for 2025.
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Introducing Xander Ferreira - A tale of a friendship -
We first met Xander back in 2009 at a music event in Copenhagen. Satoru was mystically drawn to Xander’s energy, which was the catalyst for the encounter. It was a "point of no return” in this friendship, once he learnt that Xander was from South Africa.
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Ghanaian traditional and contemporary craft
As part of our journey in Ghana, we wanted to deepen our understanding of traditional and contemporary Ghanaian crafts. Kwamena Boison, co-founder of The Revival Project introduced us to brass and glass makers in Accra and Kpong.
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African adventure in Accra, Ghana
We recently returned from our African adventure. Our journey started inAccra, Ghana, where we met up withHarris ElliottfromLe Tingsand Yayra Agbofah ofThe Revival Project. Our purpose inAccrawas to experience the reality of the textile waste caused by our overconsumption in the global north.
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Humanity Unite
“You must never judge people by the colour of their skin. Racism is never acceptable, under any circumstances.” These were the words of our late father, repeated to us time and again while he was alive. There was a powerful reason why he insisted on this message with such conviction.
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Introducing The Inoue Brothers x Porter collaboration
Every bag in the collection feature traditionally woven “Aguayo” fabric both on the exterior and interior in eye-catching design with the brightly colored green and purple interior fabric evokes the vibrancy of the "Aguayo" colours. In addition all models come with an adorable hand crocheted finger puppets inspired by PORTER. In Bolivia finger puppets have long been popular with women making them for their children and grandchildren.
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Black Alpaca – Positive Luxury
We have been working on a preservation project to save the Black Alpaca species from extinction for more than a decade. This documentary film, directed by Kristian Pedersen, tells the story of how this project came to life and the remarkable result we have been able to achieve together with Pacomarca Alpaca Research Facility.
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A match made in Okinawa...
Some years ago, just before the pandemic in January 2020, we travelled to Okinawa with our dear friend Julien Colombier. On our journey we met with Kiyosaku and Tomo, who are the founders of Okinawa brand Aloha Blossoms.
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