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In 2013, designer Takayuki Kijima rebranded his label from its predecessor, "coeur," to his own name, "KIJIMA TAKAYUKI," launching with both men's and women's lines. KIJIMA TAKAYUKI is a hat brand based on the concept of "designs that enhance styling," incorporating the zeitgeist captured from various sources through a unique perspective and sense of balance. From 1990 to 1994, Kijima apprenticed for five years under the late Akio Hirata, a leading figure in hat design. During this time, he was involved in creating hats for brands such as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, and Comme des Garçons, mastering European haute mode techniques. He established his atelier in Daikanyama, Tokyo, in 1995 and opened his flagship store in 1999. At the atelier, skilled artisans meticulously craft each product by hand, utilizing unique techniques that produce a soft and comfortable fit unattainable through mass production methods. Through collaborations with brands such as TOGA and TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloIst, the label contributes its detailed manual expression and traditional techniques. In the Fall/Winter 2017 season, KIJIMA TAKAYUKI launched "HIGH LINE," its high-end collection. This line presents the designer's timeless values through the use of rare materials and luxurious fabrics, crafted using traditional haute mode techniques. The KIJIMA TAKAYUKI collection is presented twice a year in Tokyo and Paris and is distributed both domestically and internationally.