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MINOTAUR

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Country: Japan
Founded: 2004 2000s
Category: Clothing Bags Accessories Footwear
Related brands: Clothing brands founded in the 2000s Clothing brands from Japan

Overview

MINOTAUR is a fashion brand launched in Japan in 2004 by Eiichi Izumi. Centered on unisex apparel with a focus on menswear, it pursues the functionality and comfort required for contemporary everyday life while carrying forward traditional techniques and elements. The brand is characterized by simple, minimalist designs and Japanese-made craftsmanship, and also offers the product line M.U.G (MINOTAUR URBAN GEAR), which includes bags and shoes. From Spring/Summer 2019, the brand name was changed to MINOTAUR INST.

Concept

For one's own identity.

Related brands

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

Related brands: 2 brands
Founded: 2007

Year Brand Category Description

2007

M.U.G

Sub-brand

Bags

A product line responsible for functional everyday gear

M.U.G (MINOTAUR URBAN GEAR) is a product line developed by MINOTAUR since 2007. While its

M.U.G (MINOTAUR URBAN GEAR) is a product line developed by MINOTAUR since 2007. While its parent brand focuses on apparel, M.U.G separates garment-making from product development and is responsible for planning and manufacturing items such as bags and shoes for urban life. Even after MINOTAUR was renamed MINOTAUR INST. starting with the 2019 spring/summer season, M.U.G continued to be presented as a product line of the brand.

2007

M.U.G (MINOTAUR URBAN GEAR)

Sub-brand

Bags

A line focused on bags and shoes for urban living

M.U.G is a product line for urban living that MINOTAUR developed starting around 2007. It

M.U.G is a product line for urban living that MINOTAUR developed starting around 2007. It was launched to separate its area of expertise from clothing production and pursue functionality as everyday tools. Starting with shoes, it has focused mainly on bags and shoes and has also collaborated on products with PORTER and others. While MINOTAUR itself centers on apparel, M.U.G is positioned as the line responsible for fashion accessories and gear.

2007 Sub-brand

M.U.G

Bags

A product line responsible for functional everyday gear

M.U.G (MINOTAUR URBAN GEAR) is a product line developed by MINOTAUR since 2007. While its