Isamu Katayama "BACKLASH"

Isamu Katayama BACKLASH Archive Menswear Collection

Built on the enthusiastic pursuit of quality leather and numerous experimental techniques, Isamu Katayama “Backlash” is a Japanese fashion designer who is known for his unconventional designs. The name “Backlash” depicts perfectly the wave the the brand created for his line of “dirty denim” jeans, which were considered a controversial design when he started in the early 2000’s, which sparked criticism from the Japanese fashion industry and sparked numerous arguments among fashion consumers / enthusiasts due to the topic of fashion designers were capitalizing on poverty. Nowdays, Isamu Katayama and his eponymous solidified themselves to be one of the most influential fashion labels among fashion lovers, consistently providing alternative menswear options with forever unchanging commitment to quality.

Shop Isamu Katayama archive pieces — curated by DRIEW for discerning collectors.

Isamu Katayama portrait in black and white — clothing designer known for unconventional approach and high-quality leather

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