by H. is a brand launched by stylist Michio Hayashi beginning from his 2020SS collection. The concept of the brand was “shirts with a playful spirit that adults can enjoy to wear.” The concept was ‘PART OF LANDSCAPE’, meaning that clothes are part of a landscape. Hayashi draws his own patterns, crafts the silhouettes and cutting, and proposes items that can be worn by both men and women each season.
A&S has introduced their collection at &SHOP since its debut in 2021. We have also developed collaborative projects with by H. combing A&S archive fabrics with by H.’s styles.
Designer Michio Hayashi graduated from Bunka Fashion College and worked as a patterner for an apparel brand prior to becoming a stylist. Remaking is an attempt he has continued since his days as a student, dismantling vintage clothes from tailors and brands and exploring the tailoring. Hayashi says that this is a unique and interesting activity in which he reconstructs the garments by adding his own elements, experiencing “lines that have ingenuity,” and other discoveries and surprises along the way.
At this timing, we introduce a collection of remade items, consisting of mainly outerwear such as jackets and coats, at &SHOP Kyoto. New items from his original collection by H. will also be launching. Please come and visit the shop to try them on in person.
PROFILE
Michio Hayashi
Stylist and designer of <by H.>. Hayashi was an apprentice to Sonya Park from 2006, and became independent in 2010. Hayashi has worked extensively on styling and costume production for magazines, advertisements and artists.
