Streetwear and lifestyle brand Kith is set to open its second Japanese flagship store in Osaka on Friday, March 21st. The new location will join Kith's existing Tokyo outpost, further strengthening the brand's presence in Japan's fashion landscape.
Located in northern Osaka, the store occupies space in a shopping complex opposite the newly developed Umekita Park. The flagship will house Kith's complete range of in-house and collaborative apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children.
The Osaka flagship features distinctive architectural elements including Venetian plaster walls, Mountain White Danby stone floors, and a Rosewood ceiling. Natural light fills the main retail area, which is anchored by a travertine centerpiece showcasing accessories and footwear.
Across the street, shoppers will find a dedicated Kith Kids store featuring multi-colored Kith Monogram wallpaper and colorful stone materials. Adjacent to this, the second Kith Treats location in Japan will offer the brand's signature ice cream creations in a modern space with Rosa Aurora walls and Mediterranean Blue stone accents.
To mark the opening, Kith has partnered with New Balance to release exclusive versions of the Made in USA 992 and Made in UK 991v2 sneakers. The 991v2 features a Steel Blue colorway, referencing the New Balance 1300JP that gained popularity in Japan following its 1985 release. The Made in USA 992 will be available exclusively at the Osaka location and online, while the 991v2 will also be sold at other Kith shops.
The Kith Treats counter has created an Osaka-exclusive ice cream special called "The Naniwa", inspired by the city's mixed fruit juice. The treat combines vanilla ice cream with cornflakes, Ramune candies, and assorted fruits topped with nonpareils, whipped cream, and a Maraschino cherry.
Additionally, an Osaka-exclusive capsule collection will be available only at the new location. Items include a reversible tiger-embroidered jacket, tees, crewnecks, hoodies, trucker caps, and keyrings featuring custom graphics inspired by the city. Collaborative items include New Era caps for local baseball teams Hansin Tigers and Orix Buffaloes, plus limited-edition canisters and tea caddies created with 150-year-old heritage brand Kaikado.
The new Kith Osaka store is located at Umekita Green Place 1F, 5-1 Ofukacho, Kita-Ku, Osaka, and will operate seven days a week from 11AM to 9PM.
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