Fukuske
Toyota Tsusho · Japan
Fukuske is a Japanese manufacturer and retailer of legwear and related apparel, founded in 1881. Its products include tabi, socks, stockings and underwear, and the company is based in Tokyo.
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Headquarters | Koto-ku, Tokyo |
| Products | Tabi, socks, stockings, underwear |
| Group | Toyota Tsusho |
| Website | fukuske.com |
What is Fukuske?
Fukuske is a Japanese apparel company that was founded in 1881. It is headquartered in the Aomi district of Koto-ku, Tokyo, and is listed as both a manufacturer and a retailer.
Products and positioning
The company makes apparel and clothing accessories, with a focus on legwear. Its products include tabi, the traditional Japanese split-toe socks, as well as socks, stockings and underwear. Fukuske socks are also stocked by independent fashion retailers and have appeared in collaborations with other labels.
Group
Fukuske has acquired other businesses, including KB Fukusuke, a clothing company, and the accessories business Unitika Berkshire Company. The company is an operating subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Fashion Express, part of the Toyota Tsusho group.
Why it matters
With roots going back to the nineteenth century, Fukuske is one of the long-established Japanese names in legwear and shows how a traditional hosiery maker has become part of a larger trading group.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fukuske from?
Fukuske is a Japanese company headquartered in Koto-ku, Tokyo.
What does Fukuske sell?
Fukuske makes and sells tabi, socks, stockings and underwear.