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Solitary Real Clothes
AKM is a Japanese menswear brand. It launched in Spring/Summer 2006 as the luxury line of wjk, and its origins trace back to Hashimoto Jun, who founded wjk. The brand selects high-quality materials, with a focus on leather, and pursues edgy cuts and slim silhouettes. Its brand concept is “Good things never change,” and it espouses the concept of “Solitary Real Clothes.” The design is handled by Ozawa Tomohiro, a member of the team that launched wjk.

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Good things never change

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Founded
2013-2022
2013 Sub-brand
AKM Contemporary
Clothing

A derivative line responsible for AKM’s contemporary everyday clothing.

AKM Contemporary is a derivative line that carries forward AKM’s approach to garment-makin

AKM Contemporary is a derivative line that carries forward AKM’s approach to garment-making and began planning, production, and sales in 2013 as a contemporary line. Centered on high-quality materials and the dimensionality created by its distinctive patterns, it offers a wide range of items, from shirts, tailored garments, and slacks to knitwear and leather accessories; its current online selection is also centered on jackets, trousers, and outerwear. Distinct from AKM itself, it focuses on contemporary everyday clothing, covering a broad range of daily wear in contrast to purpose-specific lines such as AKM GOLF and LUXE AKM PLUS.

2022 Sub-brand
LUXE AKM PLUS
Clothing

A derivative line connecting everyday wear with golf elements

LUXE AKM PLUS is a new label launched as the successor to LUXE163AKMBB, which came to an e

LUXE AKM PLUS is a new label launched as the successor to LUXE163AKMBB, which came to an end in fiscal 2019. Building on AKM’s approach to garment-making, it centers on relaxed sizing for comfortable wear and streamlined everyday clothing. Its original patterns combine functionality with silhouette, and its lineup focuses on daily wear with playful elements. The official online shop presents it alongside AKM GOLF as a derivative line. It occupies an intermediate position, placing greater emphasis on functionality and wearability than the main AKM line.

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AKM GOLF
Clothing

A golf-focused functional line designed for both play and everyday wear

AKM GOLF is a sportswear offshoot line offered as AKM GOLF COLLECTION on AKM’s official on

AKM GOLF is a sportswear offshoot line offered as AKM GOLF COLLECTION on AKM’s official online shop, foregrounding warmth, comfort, and ease of movement. It is expressly described as suitable not only for the golf course but also for everyday life. Its current offerings include 4WAY STRETCH hoodies, polos, and easy slacks, connecting performance for play with everyday clothing. While serving a functional niche close to that of LUXE AKM PLUS, it is positioned with a name that directly states its intended use.

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