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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | March, 1985 |
| Founder | Toshikiyo Hirata |
| Headquarters | Kurashiki, , |
Number of locations | 13 |
Key people | Toshikiyo Hirata Kiro Hirata |
| Products | Denim, clothing |
| Brands | Kapital Kountry |
| Website | kapital.jp |
Kapital, often stylized as KAPITAL, is a Japanese fashion brand specializing in denim and clothing from traditional textiles and patchwork methods, founded in 1985 by Toshikiyo Hirata.[1][2]
The clothing brand is renowned for its denim, workwear, and Americana-inspired garments, and has developed a cult following for its eclectic and handicraft work and limited-production denim.[3][4][5]
Kapital operates 13 stores across Japan, and is sold in select retailers globally.[6] Clothing is produced across 4 sewing factories and 1 dyeing factory.[7]
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- ^ "KAPITAL". www.kapital.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ James (2018-05-05). "Kapital - History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products". Heddels. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Kapital: Past Meets Present in Japan's Iconic Cult Brand | GOAT". www.goat.com. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ Owusu-Frimpong, Jason (2021-06-12). "KAPITAL IS AT THE CENTRE OF TODAY'S CULTURE, HERE'S WHY". CULTED. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Shop List". www.kapital.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Company Profile". www.kapital.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-05-25.