A.PRESSE
A.PRESSE is a Japanese menswear brand founded in 2021 by Kazuma Shigematsu. It makes refined menswear and has a flagship store in Jingumae, Shibuya, in Tokyo.
| Founded | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Kazuma Shigematsu |
| Flagship | Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo |
| US launch | FW24 at Union LA |
| Website | a-presse.jp |
What is A.PRESSE?
A.PRESSE is a Japanese menswear label founded in 2021 by Kazuma Shigematsu. Its flagship store is located in Jingumae, in the Shibuya district of Tokyo.
Products and positioning
The brand focuses on menswear with a refined approach that mixes utilitarian elements with casual tailoring. Within a few seasons it gained strong attention from international menswear retailers and press, which have described it as a quiet Japanese brand that rapidly moved into the luxury menswear conversation.
Distribution
Beyond its Tokyo flagship, A.PRESSE is sold through a selection of specialist menswear retailers. Its entry into the United States came with the Fall/Winter 2024 collection at Union LA. Stockists include:
- Union LA and HAVEN in North America
- Mr Porter
- COVERCHORD
- Harreso
- Couverture & The Garbstore
Why it matters
A.PRESSE is one of the fastest rising Japanese menswear labels of recent years, showing how a young brand can build global reach through a small network of influential specialist retailers rather than broad wholesale.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded A.PRESSE?
A.PRESSE was founded in 2021 by Kazuma Shigematsu.
Where is A.PRESSE from?
A.PRESSE is a Japanese menswear brand with a flagship store in Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo.