Boussole

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Overview

Boussole is a knitwear brand based in Japan, founded in 2006 by Toshiaki Sugawara and Yumiko Sugawara. Its knitwear, primarily for women, is characterized by yarn use that combines multiple materials with techniques such as whole-garment knitting and openwork knitting. The brand’s concept is “Expression beginning with a single strand of yarn,” and its pieces are available as special orders and through select shops. Yumiko Sugawara has experience working at Keita Maruyama and joined the brand in 2008.

Concept

Expression beginning with a single strand of yarn

Boussole characteristics

Boussole: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of Boussole

Avant-garde & designer
Avant-garde design and expressions of a designer’s individuality and artistry.
Polished & dressy
Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.
Decoration & playfulness
Rich decoration, colours and patterns, and playful design.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Boussole relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

Collaboration partners

Dates and partner brands

All collaborations
2025.10.17

BEAMS

A “knit” collection created with Ray BEAMS by four brands, including Boussole. It comprises six styles and was released in October 2025.

Brands with shared characteristics

Brands that share a country of origin, founding period, category or designer.

Frequently asked questions about Boussole

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