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rapiécage means “patchwork” or “patching.” Bringing separate things together to form a whole creates new work. By combining various elements, such as old and new, basic and playful, the brand builds a new worldview.

rapiécage glacon is a jewelry line introduced in 2023 by the Japanese accessories brand rapiécage. It offers earrings, rings, necklaces, and other pieces combining natural stones with silver and gold, including items made with SV925. The name “glacon” means a block or fragment of ice in French. rapiécage’s official introduction describes it as a jewelry line combining natural stones and metal materials.

Play with nature

Creating “clothes for adults” that incorporate the spirit of the times while being grounded in “refinement” and “beauty”.

Rasta Vibrations is a jewelry line derived from good vibrations, created by American designer Jeff Allen. Drawing inspiration from music, art, culture, and ideas from around the world, it offers silver accessories featuring motifs such as the Lion of Judah, Rastafarian colors, and themes related to Jamaica and Africa. The line primarily releases items such as necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets, and is associated with reggae and street culture.

The brand offers clothing designed for everyday wear that combines design and affordability, and reinterprets the everyday wardrobe.

Stay as you are (as you are)

Breathing new identities into unwanted clothes

re;kind ARCHIVE is the vintage upcycling line of Seoul-based REKIND. REKIND is operated by designer JAY, a graduate of Central Saint Martins, and DJ and producer JAE. re;kind ARCHIVE upcycles vintage clothing and creates one-of-a-kind pieces with hand-applied details. Inspired by 1950s détournement, the brand reinterprets the value of the past for the present, with an emphasis on sustainable fashion and one-of-a-kind production.

re;kind ORIGINAL is an in-house line by re;kind, a Korean brand based in Seoul. The parent brand, developed by JAY, a Central Saint Martins graduate, and JAE, a DJ and producer, takes inspiration from 1950s détournement and aims to reinterpret the value of the past for the present. Separate from re;kind ARCHIVE, which reconstructs vintage pieces, it offers original garments such as jackets, shirts, pants, and T-shirts. Both lines incorporate hand-finished details and emphasize sustainable fashion and one-of-a-kind production.

Creations designed to be a “key” to enjoying fashion and to make you feel uplifted and proud when you wear them.

real design is an original bag brand operated by Arkness Japan, a Japanese company that plans and manufactures bags and related items. Its range includes casual bags for everyday use, such as backpacks, body bags, shoulder bags, and tote bags. The operating company emphasizes design, materials, and functionality, and prioritizes value for money. No brand-specific founding year, founder, or designer has been confirmed.

Shoes that lift your spirits

realsyndrome is a fashion brand launched in Tokyo in 2023. Online, products such as casual wear and shoes are listed under the brand name. Publicly available information about its founder, design lead, and clearly defined brand philosophy is limited.

[rebear = to give new life, to create again]

Look stylish with a single piece.

Under the theme “Enjoying trends,” rectangle proposed relaxed adult casual styles that blend into everyday life.

Ageless clothing for an active, comfortable lifestyle.

The brand’s view is that clothing should be more enjoyable and free. The clothes it proposes are somewhat different from others, not because they are unusual, but because they have a touch of playfulness. The brand offers the enjoyment of clothing.

rehacer means “to repaint, remake” in Danish. As its name suggests, the brand elevates authentic existing items into something entirely new through its own sensibility.

Make every day special with reisenthel bags.

Giving young women dreams

With “relax × socks” as its theme, the brand creates socks with a soft feel.

In every mom's laughter, a baby's joy begins.

The brand offers a wide range of high-precision, high-quality original items at reasonable prices. It pursues its own simple style without being overly swayed by trends.

REMI/REID is a Los Angeles-based bag and accessories brand. Japanese retailer materials state that it began operating with the Fall/Winter 2010 season, and its official website describes it as specializing in vegan leather handbags and accessories. Its products focus on handbags, including totes, crossbody bags, clutches, and wallets. Public information confirming its founder or a specific design lead is limited.

Viewing fashion as an art form in its own right, Renoma expresses through clothing an original vision free from aesthetic prejudice.

renoma HOMME is a menswear line derived from renoma, which originated in Paris. The parent brand renoma was founded in 1959 by designer Maurice Renoma. In Japan, Takakyu markets the line and sells menswear for business and formal occasions, primarily suits. Yuji Kuwamura is involved in design and planning and development, reflecting Maurice Renoma’s direction in products for the Japanese market.

RENOMA KIDS is a licensed children’s clothing brand whose parent brand is renoma, a fashion brand originating in France. The Korean children’s clothing company Komansae signed a licensing agreement in 2009 and began developing the brand in 2010. It was renamed in 2014 from its former name, “renoma Junior.” The brand offers clothing for boys and girls, centered on basic, modern casualwear, and presents patterns, prints, and color coordination that reflect renoma’s image.

TIMELESS RENOMA

Golf style for adults

The brand envisions the closet of teens who are sensitive to trends and want to look a little more grown-up. It focuses on design and details, offering items that reflect what girls want.

Products whose trends have passed, replayed once more

“Creative dress” expressed in white and black

At retaW, scent is the soul of identity.

Designs that cross over with various forms of art and culture, based on martial arts and combat sports

The simpler the design, the more the silhouette stands out.

reverve is an experimental knitwear label launched in Japan for Fall/Winter 2019 by Masato Sakai, the designer of crepuscule. As a line offering a different approach from its parent brand, it focuses on knitwear while also producing bags and cut-and-sew garments. Its pieces depict natural landscapes and nostalgic photographs through knitted textures, and incorporate multiple materials and advanced knitting techniques. The label is characterized by unisex designs and products not limited to a particular season, and is carried by select shops in Japan.

Aloha in Every Stitch

The beauty of being yourself is essential

Color for every day. Confidence for me.

rienda suelta is a second brand/line derived from the Japanese women’s brand rienda. According to official announcements by Baroque Japan Limited, it offers lingerie and swimwear, and has also announced a golf collection under a licensing agreement. Reiko Nakane’s involvement as a producer for rienda has been confirmed. The brand’s founding year and current status could not be determined from reliable sources.

Reducing the physical strain and stress experienced by athletes

Selects items with a refined, dignified feel and proposes styles with elegance and poise that enhance self-awareness when worn.

riruriru is an apparel brand offering knitwear and dresses for women. Its products are available on platforms such as ZOZOTOWN, but publicly available information does not confirm its founding year, founder, country of origin, or brand philosophy.

Building Sensibilities Together

Simple, yet somehow stylish

LOVE & PEACE

robe de chambre COMME des GARÇONS is a line launched in 1981 by Rei Kawakubo of the Japanese company COMME des GARÇONS. True to its name, which means “indoor wear/dressing gown” in French, it initially took clothing worn at home as its starting point and developed into simpler, practical everyday wear. It ended in 2004 and was integrated into COMME des GARÇONS COMME des GARÇONS in 2005.

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