East Harbour Surplus
East Harbour Surplus is a menswear brand founded in 2008 by the Korean designer Han Taemin and the Italian collaborator Fabrizio Vanni. It is rooted in Italian craftsmanship and makes tailored chinos and jackets.
| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Han Taemin and Fabrizio Vanni |
| Craft base | Italian craftsmanship |
| Category | Menswear |
| Website | eastharboursurplus.com |
What is East Harbour Surplus?
East Harbour Surplus is a menswear brand founded in 2008 by the Korean designer Han Taemin together with the Italian collaborator Fabrizio Vanni. The brand describes itself as rooted in Italian craftsmanship.
Products and positioning
The collection reinterprets utilitarian classics through tailored chinos and jackets. The brand's stated aim is to combine function, heritage and style, and it rejects fast trends in favour of authenticity and longevity.
- Tailored chinos
- Jackets
- Footwear and accessories alongside menswear
Its approach draws on military and workwear surplus references, reworked with Italian pattern-making and finishing. The founders' partnership links Korean and Italian design perspectives, and the brand's emphasis on longevity shapes how each piece is cut and finished.
Why it matters
East Harbour Surplus is an example of a small cross-cultural label, built by a Korean designer and an Italian partner, that has found a place among independent menswear retailers by pairing utility-driven design with Italian production.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded East Harbour Surplus?
East Harbour Surplus was founded in 2008 by the Korean designer Han Taemin and the Italian collaborator Fabrizio Vanni.
What does East Harbour Surplus sell?
It sells menswear, including tailored chinos and jackets inspired by utilitarian classics.