EBONY is a Japanese womenswear brand founded in 2018 in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, by designer and founder Aiya Ishino. It develops apparel centered on high-quality materials sourced in Japan and original materials developed through a process of trial and error with artisans in production regions. The brand champions “craftsmanship-driven creation that conveys human warmth even within strength,” with its focus on material selection and textiles serving as its signature.
Concept
To propose garments that, like ebony—the meaning of the brand name—convey the warmth of their materials despite an appearance that evokes strength.