FASHION /
WOMEN
December 16, 2014
kapok | Kapok opens its first flagship store in Tokyo
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A Noteworthy Hong Kong-Based Multibrand Store Arrives in Japan
kapok Opens Its First Flagship Store in Tokyo
kapok, the multibrand store from Hong Kong known for its discerning eye in discovering emerging brands worldwide, has landed in Japan. Its first flagship shop has opened in Jingumae, Tokyo.
Text by Yuzu Kuromiya
Discovering Emerging Brands, Introducing and Promoting New 'Future Classics'
Founded in 2006 by Frenchman Arnaud Castel, kapok focuses on craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, curating new brands from around the globe with a unique aesthetic. The brand currently operates 11 stores across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore, each serving as a trendsetting hub with a devoted following among fashion enthusiasts.
The highly anticipated Tokyo flagship store encapsulates a comprehensive lifestyle concept. The glass-fronted facade opens into a spacious interior, showcasing an array of international and Asian brands discovered by the kapok team during their global travels. The selection spans apparel and accessories to fragrances and lifestyle goods, all embodying superior design.
The store features a carefully curated selection of noteworthy brands from around the world, including Denmark's "mismo" and "rains," Sweden's "sandqvist," Germany's "VOR," and France's "carré royal" and "Officine Generale."
Also not to be missed are the emerging brands available exclusively through kapok. The collection includes up-and-coming labels like France's "drapeau noir," Hong Kong's "berayah" and "mischa," and the UK's "otho"—many of which are yet to gain significant recognition in Japan.
The kapok Tokyo flagship store aims to serve as a platform for introducing exceptional 'future classics' to Japan. Its discerning eye for discovering the next icons is poised to make waves in the Japanese market.
kapok
Hours | 12:00–20:00
6-13-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5778-3139
http://www.ka-pok.com
http://www.facebook.com/kapokjp
http://instagram.com/kapokjp




