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Country: Japan
Founded: 2015 2010s
Category: Clothing Bags Accessories Footwear Wallets
Related brands: Clothing brands founded in the 2010s Clothing brands from Japan

Overview

Tagline

FROM JAPAN TO THE WORLD

UNITED TOKYO is a contemporary brand originating in Japan, launched by TOKYO BASE in 2015. Based on Japanese traditional techniques and combining them with Tokyo’s refined sensibility, its concept is “THE TOKYO CONTEMPORARY.” The brand offers mainly men’s and women’s apparel, along with shoes, bags, and accessories. It is characterized by “ALL MADE IN JAPAN,” with planning and production carried out domestically, and shares products featuring functionality and comfort, made using manufacturing expertise from across Japan, with the world.

Concept

THE TOKYO CONTEMPORARY

UNITED TOKYO characteristics

Main traits of UNITED TOKYO

Trends & youth culture: Adoption of trends and connections to youth culture.
Minimal & basics: Minimal design and clean everyday staples.
Outdoor & functional: Outdoor influences and functionality suited to weather and ease of movement.

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

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

Collaboration partners

Dates and partner brands

All collaborations

2025.09.12

ITTI

A special-order collection with ITTI commemorating the 10th anniversary of UNITED TOKYO’s founding. Made with rare leather and crocodile leather, the collection features functional, refined key rings, coin card wallets, and compact wallets.

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KAPOK KNOT

A thin kapok item from an ongoing joint project with KAPOK KNOT, apparently corresponding to a third installment. An innerwear/mid-layer-type product measuring approximately 3 mm and weighing approximately 300 g, promoting the warmth of down, was offered on Makuake, but its official name and release date remain unconfirmed.

2024.11.17

KAPOK KNOT

The second collaborative project with KAPOK KNOT. Based on the first project’s kapok padding × OUTLAST specification, it presents an updated balmacaan coat with increased padding, action pleats, and three-dimensional sleeves.

2024.09.12

YOHEI OHNO

A womenswear collaboration that reconstructs YOHEI OHNO’s signature elements from UNITED TOKYO’s perspective. The collection includes an X-shirred dress, a cropped blouse reworking the Takarazuka shirt, and a skirt designed to be worn as part of a set.

2023.08.24

WILD THINGS

The first collaboration with WILD THINGS. UNITED TOKYO reinterprets functional details rooted in fishing and military styles through a fashion-forward lens, offering five styles in total, including a water-repellent nylon blouson, T-shirts, and easy pants.

2021.07.02

Relier81

The second collaboration with Relier81. Deadstock obi belts from the 1980s are reconstructed by hand to create the OBI Square Asym Sandals, featuring an asymmetrical structure incorporating finger hooks, and offered in limited quantities.

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