LAD MUSICIAN
LAD MUSICIAN is a Tokyo menswear brand founded in 1995 by designer Yuichi Kuroda. It makes slim, rock inspired tailoring, outerwear, shirts and printed T-shirts.
| Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Yuichi Kuroda |
| Base | Tokyo, Japan |
| Style | Slim, rock inspired menswear |
| Website | ladmusician.com |
What is LAD MUSICIAN?
LAD MUSICIAN is a Japanese menswear label based in Tokyo. It was founded in 1995 by designer Yuichi Kuroda and is known for a slim silhouette shaped by rock music.
Products and positioning
Each season is built around a theme, often drawn from music or literature. The Spring/Summer 2024 collection, titled "Play Feldman Read Beckett", referenced the composer Morton Feldman and the writer Samuel Beckett. The product range spans:
- Tailoring, suits and slacks
- Outerwear, shirts and knitwear
- Printed T-shirts
- Dress shoes, boots and accessories
The combination of sharp tailoring with graphic T-shirts gives the brand a foot in both formal menswear and music culture.
Distribution
Besides its own channels in Japan, LAD MUSICIAN is stocked internationally by online retailers such as SSENSE, and it has long been worn by Tokyo street style figures.
Why it matters
LAD MUSICIAN is one of the Tokyo labels that turned a musician's wardrobe of narrow cuts and graphic prints into a consistent menswear identity, and its thematic approach to collections shows how cultural references can anchor a brand over three decades.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded LAD MUSICIAN?
LAD MUSICIAN was founded in 1995 by Japanese designer Yuichi Kuroda.
What does LAD MUSICIAN sell?
It sells menswear including tailoring, outerwear, shirts, knitwear, printed T-shirts, shoes and accessories.