sulvam
sulvam is a Japanese menswear label founded by designer Teppei Fujita, a former pattern maker at Yohji Yamamoto. It makes men's ready-to-wear, first shown with the autumn/winter 2014 collection.
| Designer | Teppei Fujita |
|---|---|
| Company established | 2014 |
| Awards | Tokyo Fashion Award 2014 |
| Recognition | LVMH Prize semi-finalist 2017 |
| Website | sulvam.com |
What is sulvam?
sulvam is a Japanese menswear ready-to-wear label created by designer Teppei Fujita, who was born in Chiba in 1984 and began his career as a pattern maker at Yohji Yamamoto. Fujita established sulvam, Ltd in 2014.
History
The brand presented its first collection for autumn/winter 2014 in Japan and won the TOKYO FASHION AWARD the same year. From autumn/winter 2015 it presented collections in both Paris and Tokyo. In 2017 sulvam was a semi-finalist for the LVMH Prize, and it has continued to present its seasonal collections as part of Tokyo fashion week.
Products and positioning
sulvam focuses on men's ready-to-wear, drawing on Fujita's technical background in pattern making.
- Men's ready-to-wear
- Trousers and tailoring
- Seasonal runway collections
Distribution
The label is sold through international designer retailers, including SSENSE.
Why it matters
sulvam is one of the Tokyo labels that used domestic awards and Paris presentations to build an international profile, with a founder trained in the pattern room of Yohji Yamamoto.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded sulvam?
sulvam was founded by Japanese designer Teppei Fujita, formerly a pattern maker at Yohji Yamamoto.
Where does sulvam show?
sulvam has shown its menswear collections in Paris and Tokyo since autumn/winter 2015.