Maison Kitsuné

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Maison Kitsuné characteristics

Maison Kitsuné: 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 Maison Kitsuné

Trends & youth culture
Adoption of trends and connections to youth culture.
Polished & dressy
Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.
Minimal & basics
Minimal design and clean everyday staples.

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

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

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Overview

Maison Kitsuné is a lifestyle brand founded in Paris, France, in 2002 by Gildas Loaëc and Riya Kuroki. As an independent Parisian maison, it offers men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, and also operates the music label Kitsuné Musique and Café Kitsuné. Its guiding concept is “Art de Vivre,” with a perspective connecting Paris and Tokyo at its core.

Concept

Art of Living

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Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

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5 brands
Founded
2002-2022
2002 Parent brand
Kitsuné
Clothing

The core line at the heart of the fashion business

The core brand responsible for Kitsuné’s fashion business, it developed as a major activit

The core brand responsible for Kitsuné’s fashion business, it developed as a major activity alongside the music business, which has continued since the company’s founding in 2002. Based on a cultural background connecting Paris and Tokyo, it offers men’s and women’s prêt-à-porter, accessories, and seasonal collections, and presents Kitsuné’s art de vivre through clothing. While Maison Kitsuné Parisien focuses on everyday wardrobe staples and ACIDE Maison Kitsuné advances a genderless, artistic expression, Maison Kitsuné is the mainline offering a comprehensive seasonal fashion proposition. It occupies the center of the clothing business, distinct from music, food and drink, fragrance, and care.

2002 Sub-brand
Kitsuné Musique
Art projects

A curation-focused pillar responsible for music production and artist discovery

Kitsuné Musique is Maison Kitsuné’s music label and curation division, and began its activ

Kitsuné Musique is Maison Kitsuné’s music label and curation division, and began its activities in 2002 with the release of a compilation series. Centered on discovering new and emerging artists, it has continued to release singles, remixes, and compilations, while shaping the brand’s musical foundation through playlist projects and compilation series for cafés and stores. It is a creative core with a clearly differentiated role from the fashion business in the areas of production and editorial work.

2013 Sub-brand
Café Kitsuné
Lifestyle products

An experiential line focused on food and hospitality

Café Kitsuné is a food and hospitality sub-line developed by Maison Kitsuné, bringing the

Café Kitsuné is a food and hospitality sub-line developed by Maison Kitsuné, bringing the brand’s lifestyle concept to life through physical locations. It opened its first location in Tokyo in February 2013 and has expanded to major cities around the world, including Paris, New York, Seoul, and Shanghai. Alongside its roastery operations, it sells coffee beans, tableware, and confectionery. Through store programs and collaborative products and workshops connected with music and design, it also serves as a hub for sharing local culture.

2022 Sub-brand
Galerie Kitsuné
Art projects

A venue for art exhibitions and curation.

Galerie Kitsuné is a sub-line for art and exhibition programming operated by Maison Kitsun

Galerie Kitsuné is a sub-line for art and exhibition programming operated by Maison Kitsuné. It opened in March 2022 as a dedicated space of approximately 300 square feet at 108 Bond Street in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Centered on solo exhibitions by emerging artists, it also organizes related talks and publications. Through the physical connection between the gallery and café, it provides a cultural platform spanning fashion, music, and publishing. It functions as an editorial and presentation hub for visual arts within the brand’s expansion across multiple fields.

2022 Sub-brand
Librairie Kitsuné
Art projects

A store with an editorial focus centered on books and magazines

Librairie Kitsuné is a bookstore sub-line launched in conjunction with the opening of Gale

Librairie Kitsuné is a bookstore sub-line launched in conjunction with the opening of Galerie Kitsuné, selecting limited-edition independent magazines and specialist books focused on fashion and art. Through sales at the gallery and the handling of exhibition-related publications, it serves a retail function editorially connected to the exhibition program. It is a complementary line clearly distinct from the main apparel business in both product categories and cultural role.

Collaboration partners

Dates and partner brands

All collaborations
2025.10.15

Hunter

Their first collaboration took place in October 2025. The collection featured a wide range of items centered on Downpour Boots, including raincoats, T-shirts, tote bags, and umbrellas.

2025.09.01

Autry

In September 2025, a reinterpretation of the “Medalist” model and a small RTW capsule (FW25) were released, available at Maison Kitsuné/Autry stores and elsewhere.

2024.03.18

K-Way

Announced in March 2024. It reinterprets windbreakers by Léon and Claude, proposing check patterns and logo-integrated designs.

2023.10.04

Barbour

In October 2023, the brand’s first collaboration with Barbour featured a range of waxed and quilted outerwear and various accessories.

2023.06.23

JUNYA WATANABE MAN

Listed as a collaboration brand at the 2024 SS runway. Specific product information and release date details have not been confirmed.

2023.03.22

CHIMI

An eyewear capsule with Sweden-based CHIMI launched in March 2023, featuring two silhouettes: Square and Shield.

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