French designer brand, founded in Tokyo, known for blending streetwear concepts with high-quality Japanese craftsmanship.
ORIGIN
France
PRICE TIER
premium
Julien David, a French designer with experience at Narciso Rodriguez and Ralph Lauren, launched his eponymous label in Tokyo in 2008. The brand quickly gained recognition for its unique fusion of streetwear sensibilities with luxurious, often Japanese-sourced, materials and manufacturing. David, a Parsons School of Design graduate, initially launched with a collection of graphic silk scarves before expanding into full ready-to-wear lines for both men and women, earning the prestigious ANDAM prize in 2012.