pillings is a Japanese fashion brand helmed by designer Ryota Murakami. Centered on hand-knits created in collaboration with artisans across Japan, the brand is guided by the concept of "creatively expressing the charm of craftsmanship and the stories behind it," garnering attention both domestically and internationally. As one of Japan's leading up-and-coming brands, it received the TOKYO FASHION AWARD in 2021 and was selected for the shortlist of the globally prestigious LVMH Prize in 2025.