ATTACHMENT
ATTACHMENT is a Japanese designer label founded in 1999 by Kazuyuki Kumagai, who trained in the atelier of Issey Miyake. It makes minimalist, architecturally cut clothing in natural materials, with wool coats a speciality.
| Founded | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Kazuyuki Kumagai |
| Country | Japan |
| Paris Men's Fashion Week | Since 2006 |
| Website | attachment.jp |
What is ATTACHMENT?
ATTACHMENT is a Japanese fashion label launched in 1999 by designer Kazuyuki Kumagai, who trained in the atelier of Issey Miyake. The brand has shown at Paris Men's Fashion Week since 2006 and is also known internationally as Kazuyuki Kumagai Attachment.
Products and positioning
The label follows a minimalist, architectural design philosophy that puts natural materials first. Thick wool melton coats are a speciality, alongside wool flannel trousers and knitwear; around 70 per cent of its autumn/winter 2016 collection was made in wool. ATTACHMENT has also produced a 24-piece capsule with The Woolmark Company in Tasmanian Merino wool.
- Wool melton coats
- Tailored trousers and knitwear
- Minimal, material-led design
Distribution
ATTACHMENT is sold in Japanese boutiques and through international stockists including Browns in London, L'Eclaireur in Paris and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, and it appears on global platforms such as SSENSE.
Why it matters
ATTACHMENT represents the quiet, fabric-focused strand of Japanese menswear that has gained a loyal international wholesale audience.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded ATTACHMENT?
ATTACHMENT was founded in 1999 by Japanese designer Kazuyuki Kumagai, who trained in the atelier of Issey Miyake.
What is ATTACHMENT known for?
The label is known for minimalist clothing in natural materials, particularly wool melton coats, trousers and knitwear.