Prospective Flow
Prospective Flow is a Los Angeles menswear label founded in 2009 by three Japanese brothers, Kensuke, Daisuke and Yusuke Muramatsu. It adapts haori jackets and kimono-style layering into casual clothing cut and sewn in California.
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Muramatsu brothers |
| Based | Los Angeles |
| Production | Cut and sewn in California |
| Website | prospectiveflow.com |
What is Prospective Flow?
Prospective Flow is an independent menswear brand based in Los Angeles. It reinterprets traditional Japanese garments, such as the haori jacket, and folk details for contemporary casual wear.
History
The label was founded in 2009 by the Muramatsu brothers. Yusuke, the youngest, is the designer; Kensuke, the eldest, handles finances and production; and Daisuke manages marketing and management. Early collections included jackets, tailored trousers and flannel shirts.
Products and positioning
- Haori-style jackets such as the Haori, Haku and Norato
- Trousers including the Momohiki, Zouhiki and Karu styles
- Shirts and caps
- Mutsu, an art-focused line using patchwork and canvas art
The brand works with Japanese denim and wovens, custom hardware and finishes such as wax-washed indigo, and its garments are cut and sewn in California.
Distribution
Prospective Flow sells through its own website, a showroom in San Pedro and independent boutiques such as Tortoise General Store and Kiriko.
Why it matters
The label is an example of small-batch, locally produced menswear that blends cultural heritage with American manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Prospective Flow?
Prospective Flow was founded in 2009 by three Japanese brothers, Kensuke, Daisuke and Yusuke Muramatsu.
Where is Prospective Flow made?
Prospective Flow garments are cut and sewn in California, with the brand based in Los Angeles.