mando

Basic information

Country
Japan
Founded
1997
Category
Clothing

Overview

mando is a fashion brand launched in Japan in 1997 by designer Mando Takasu. It began with womenswear and started its menswear collection in 2000; it currently offers clothing for men and women. Centered on tailoring techniques, the brand creates clothing grounded in classic styles. It aims to express the spirit of the times without being constrained by conventions about clothing for men and women or by trends. The brand name is derived from Takasu’s name, and he is responsible for the designs.

Sub-brands

  • MPX mando 2021

    MPX mando is a new line launched by 高巣満導, the designer of mando, starting with the Fall/Winter 2021 season. While the main mando line offers menswear and womenswear based on tailoring, this line centers on outdoor-oriented designs using functional materials, proposing clothing suited to jogging, walks, and everyday changes of pace. It is positioned as an expansion of mando’s approach to clothing into a more active and functional area. ([guji.jp](https://guji.jp/balcone/reco/%E3%80%8Aremind-blog%E3%80%8B%E4%BB%8A%E3%81%A0%E3%81%8B%E3%81%AF%E3%81%93%E3%81%9D%E3%81%AE%E5%95%86%E5%93%81%E3%81%AE%E3%81%94%E7%B4%B9%E4%BB%8B/46622/?utm_source=openai))

    A line that connects everyday life and the outdoors through functional materials