Alden
Alden is an American men’s footwear manufacturer founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts, USA. Its work centers on handmade shoes made using authentic welt construction rooted in traditional New England shoemakin...
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Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics · Luxury & heritage
Decoration & playfulness · Streetwear · Minimal & basics
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| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Founded | 1884 | 2014 |
| Category | Footwear | Clothing |
| Other categories | Accessories Lifestyle products | — |
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Alden is an American men’s footwear manufacturer founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts, USA. Its work centers on handmade shoes made using authentic welt construction rooted in traditional New England shoemakin...
Mastercraft Union is a Japanese apparel brand founded by Hiroyuki Yoshikawa in 2014. Focusing on denim, it offers jeans and denim-related apparel. The idea of Takumi (master craftsmanship) is central to the brand, which pursues “mastery” th...
The brands share interest in archival pieces and menswear.
The brands share refined everyday staples and distinctive designs.
The brands share refined everyday staples and distinctive designs.
The brands share refined everyday staples and distinctive designs.
The brands share refined everyday staples and menswear.
The brands share refined everyday staples and distinctive designs.
The brands share refined everyday staples and distinctive designs.
The brands share distinctive designs and menswear.
The brands share distinctive designs and interest in archival pieces.
The brands share menswear and perceived quality.
The brands share refined everyday staples and menswear.
The brands share menswear and perceived quality.