Knitwear of Japan

Nakameguro, Tokyo

aIbn is a select shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo, carrying curated apparel from roughly 20 contemporary brands -- jackets, knitwear, shirts, trousers, shoes and accessories -- in materials including pure silk velvet, high-count wool, yak wool, merino wool and alpaca wool.

Best for Curated apparel and knitwear

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Tokyo, Japan

Comme des Garçons PLAY applies Filip Pagowski’s heart motif to T-shirts, polos, knitwear and Converse collaborations. It is an accessible diffusion line, with sizing and seasonal colour varying across retailers.

Best for Red-heart polos and COMME des GARÇONS PLAY basics

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Tokyo / Online

Neighborhood is a Tokyo label founded in 1994 in Harajuku. Its online store carries the main line alongside collaborations, with recent releases including NH x Out Stand In knitwear, NH x Gimme Five sweat hoodies and NH x Kuumba incense. The company trades as Neighborhood Co., Ltd. and answers customer inquiries by email in Japanese or English.

Best for Motorcycle-inspired Japanese streetwear and leather

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Japan / Italy

Camoshita blends soft Italian tailoring with Japanese proportion and colour under the United Arrows umbrella. Jackets, knitwear and trousers create an elegant but relaxed wardrobe suited to layered dressing.

Best for Japanese-Italian tailoring

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Japan

Loop & Weft uses vintage loopwheel knitting machines to make Japanese henleys and other knitwear.

Best for Loopwheel knits, vintage

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Japan

Old Joe studies vintage garments through fabric, fading, hardware and proportion, then reworks those observations into new clothing. Seasonal collections span denim, tailoring, knitwear and accessories with detailed product notes.

Best for Vintage basics, premium fabrics