Debuting in 2008, founded by Yujiro Komatsu, Blackmeans has swiftly become an icon of rebellion and freedom. Frequently paying homage to the 70’s punk rock aesthetic, Komatsu himself is a fierce advocate for self-expression. Exemplified in his work, colours and abstract design techniques are common—setting the radical brand apart from the rest. Blackmeans has perfected the art of leatherwork and craftsmanship, forging each garment by hand in the surrounding streets of Japan.