LAND OF THE RISING SUN: Khaite is headed to Japan. The New York designer model has teamed with Yagi Tsusho Ltd. to type Khaite Japan Corp., a three way partnership that marks the start of a long-term strategic partnership.
Yagi Tsusho will formally launch Khaite within the Japanese marketplace for the autumn season subsequent yr.
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“Japan represents each a pivotal and pure development for Khaite,” stated Brigitte Kleine, chief government officer of the corporate. “In Yagi Tsusho, we’ve discovered a companion whose heritage, experience, and deep relationships inside the Japanese market align seamlessly with our dedication to distinctive storytelling, craftsmanship and high quality.”
Yagi Tsusho, who based the Japanese firm in 1946, referred to as Khaite “some of the promising trend manufacturers.”
Yagi Tsusho began off in Osaka and Tokyo, however has constructed a world presence with places of work within the U.S., Europe and Asia. It additionally has a three way partnership with Moncler and owns the European trend model Waterproof coat. By means of the three way partnership, Yagi Tsusho will use its native operational experience and relationships to introduce Khaite in key retail and digital channels in Japan.
Inventive director Catherine Holstein based Khaite in 2016 and rapidly carved out a distinct segment — gaining recognition with luxe customers, in addition to awards and funding.
Holstein received the CFDA’s American Womenswear Designer of the 12 months award in each 2022 and 2023.
In 2023, Khaite bought a stake to New York progress fairness agency Stripes, the place Kleine — who helped take Tory Burch from one retailer to $1.2 billion in gross sales as president — is an working companion.
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