Japanese contemporary label known for its proprietary high-gauge knitwear and relaxed, craft-focused everyday garments.
ORIGIN
Japan
PRICE TIER
contemporary
Launched in 2021 by Wakayama-based Kanemasa Knitting Co. (a historic manufacturer founded in 1964), KANEMASA PHIL. is a Japanese contemporary label rooted in textile innovation. Creative director Kengo Baba, who brings experience from domestic and international collection brands, guides the label's vision of "Future Classic / Future Vintage." The brand leverages its parent company's proprietary high-gauge knitting and jacquard machines to create garments that transcend the traditional boundaries between woven and knit fabrics.