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NICOLE is a Japanese fashion brand and apparel company founded in March 1967 by designer Mitsuhiro Matsuda. It began with the opening of a boutique at Sukiyabashi Hankyu and engages in the planning, wholesale, and retail of women’s and men’s clothing and fashion accessories. It operates multiple brands and lines, including Monsieur Nicole, Nicole Club, and Nicole Club for Men, and offers clothing for both men and women.

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11 brands
Founded
1974-2020
1974 Sub-brand
MONSIEUR NICOLE
Clothing

A core men's line centered on tradition and modernity

Introduced in 1974, this is a NICOLE men's line and one of the core lines representing men

Introduced in 1974, this is a NICOLE men's line and one of the core lines representing menswear within the brand family. It builds on traditional materials and quality while adding a contemporary sensibility, offering collections for men with a distinctive style. Unlike HIDEAWAYS, which proposes mode casualwear for days off, and NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN, which uses the slogan “MODE CONSTRUCTOR,” it is responsible for menswear that connects tradition and modernity. MONSIEUR NICOLE ex/tra is a derivative line that carries on this tradition while placing greater emphasis on quality and a commitment to garment-making.

1981 Sub-brand
NICOLE CLUB
Clothing

A women’s line that brings current trends to traditional style

NICOLE CLUB originated with a line introduced in 1981 and was announced as a new brand in

NICOLE CLUB originated with a line introduced in 1981 and was announced as a new brand in 2023 following the rebranding of 179/WG. It is currently based on traditional style, incorporating trends of the moment in a feminine way and aiming to create clothes designed to be worn for a long time. Unlike NICOLE white, which champions adult casual style, and WALDO, which offers functional everyday items, it is a women’s line that connects traditional elements with contemporary women’s everyday wear. It shares its name with NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN, but is a separate line with a different target audience and product offering.

1984 Sub-brand
NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN
Clothing

A distinct men’s line focused on stylish menswear

Introduced in 1984, this is NICOLE’s men’s brand. With “MODE CONSTRUCTOR” as its concept,

Introduced in 1984, this is NICOLE’s men’s brand. With “MODE CONSTRUCTOR” as its concept, it proposes stylish menswear while updating its design and quality in response to the times. From a perspective distinct from MONSIEUR NICOLE, which centers on traditional materials and modernity, and HIDEAWAYS, which presents mode-inspired casualwear for leisure, it broadens NICOLE’s men’s lineup. Its derivative line, RIELABO, focuses on quality, materials, and techniques, adding a different option within the same menswear category.

2003 Sub-brand
HIDEAWAYS
Clothing

A men’s line focused on mode-inspired casualwear for days off

Launched in 2003, this is NICOLE’s men’s casual line. Its name means “hideaway,” and it of

Launched in 2003, this is NICOLE’s men’s casual line. Its name means “hideaway,” and it offers playful, mode-inspired, stylish casualwear designed with adults’ days off in mind. The range includes items that can be worn individually or as complete outfits, serving everyday casual style. It has a distinct role from MONSIEUR NICOLE, which combines traditional materials with modernity, and NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN, which uses the slogan “MODE CONSTRUCTOR,” adding leisure-oriented attire to NICOLE’s men’s lines.

2006 Sub-brand
NICOLE white
Clothing

A line focused on everyday casual wear for mature women

Introduced in 2006, this is NICOLE’s women’s line. It proposes “adult casual” for mature w

Introduced in 2006, this is NICOLE’s women’s line. It proposes “adult casual” for mature women with a style of their own, offering combinations to enjoy according to everyday situations and purposes. It serves a different audience from the menswear-focused MONSIEUR NICOLE, NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN, and HIDEAWAYS, and its role is to add women’s everyday wear to the NICOLE brand family. Unlike NICOLE CLUB, which incorporates trends on a traditional foundation, it centers on casual wear suited to the wide range of occasions in mature women’s lives.

2007 Sub-brand
RIELABO
Clothing

A premium menswear line focused on quality and materials

Announced in 2007 as NICOLE’s menswear line, it has been presented alongside NICOLE CLUB F

Announced in 2007 as NICOLE’s menswear line, it has been presented alongside NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN stores and product offerings. Its name conveys the idea of making things repeatedly and with care, and the line follows a policy of prioritizing quality by incorporating materials and techniques from around the world. Its clothing is characterized by adding a sense of freshness and playfulness to minimalist basics. While NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN offers a broad range of proposals centered on style, RIELABO complements NICOLE’s menswear lines as an option that places greater emphasis on materials and quality.

2009 Sub-brand
MONSIEUR NICOLE ex/tra
Clothing

A men’s derivative line with a stronger emphasis on tradition and materials

Announced in 2009, this is a men’s derivative line that carries on the tradition of MONSIE

Announced in 2009, this is a men’s derivative line that carries on the tradition of MONSIEUR NICOLE. With “Modern Gently” as its brand concept, it proposes real clothes that combine attention to garment quality and detail with a sense of the times, while drawing on the men’s wear tradition cultivated by the main line. In contrast to MONSIEUR NICOLE, which develops a broad collection centered on tradition and modernity, ex/tra is positioned within that lineage as placing emphasis on quality and the wearing experience. It is a men’s derivative line originating from MONSIEUR NICOLE, distinct from NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN and HIDEAWAYS.

2009 Sub-brand
Vital MONSIEUR NICOLE
Clothing

A derived line that offered a distinct direction in men's casualwear

A men's casual line derived from MONSIEUR NICOLE, announced in 2009. At the time, it propo

A men's casual line derived from MONSIEUR NICOLE, announced in 2009. At the time, it proposed styles centered on a relaxed American and British sensibility. It presented a casual direction distinct from MONSIEUR NICOLE, which combines traditional materials with modernity, and played a role in adding another option to the brand family’s menswear. Distinct from NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN and HIDEAWAYS, it is documented in the brand history as a casual offshoot rooted in MONSIEUR NICOLE.

2011 Sub-brand
Grand PARK
Clothing

A multi-category daily shop spanning clothing and accessories

Launched in 2011 as a new business format, it is a shop brand combining men’s and women’s

Launched in 2011 as a new business format, it is a shop brand combining men’s and women’s offerings under NICOLE. In addition to original products, it offers fashion accessories and lifestyle goods selected from Japan and abroad, presenting everyday choices that extend beyond clothing. Unlike NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN, NICOLE white, and NICOLE CLUB, which each focus primarily on men’s or women’s clothing, it is characterized by bringing multiple product categories together in one space. It adds a broader range of options to NICOLE’s apparel lines, including goods and ways to spend leisure time.

2020 Sub-brand
WALDO
Clothing

A women’s everyday wear line with functional features

Announced in 2020, this is NICOLE’s women’s line. It incorporates trends into simple desig

Announced in 2020, this is NICOLE’s women’s line. It incorporates trends into simple designs, offering everyday items with flattering silhouettes and functionality. Unlike NICOLE white, which focuses on adult casualwear, and NICOLE CLUB, which builds on traditional style while incorporating current trends, it is dedicated to everyday wear that also emphasizes functionality. It adds practical options suited to daily wear to NICOLE’s women’s lineup.

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NICOLE selection
Clothing

A line that broadens the range of everyday clothing options for outlet stores

NICOLE selection is a menswear line planned for Nicole outlet stores. It carries forward t

NICOLE selection is a menswear line planned for Nicole outlet stores. It carries forward the brand’s design elements and offers a wide range of everyday products, from basic clothing to casual and business-casual wear. Unlike brands such as MONSIEUR NICOLE and NICOLE CLUB FOR MEN, which present distinct concepts of their own, it serves to supplement the everyday clothing options in Nicole outlet stores.

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