Founded in 2012 by Kohichi Watanabe and Kotaro Kishi, RAINMAKER KYOTO refines modern ready-to-wear with a poetic fusion of Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary tailoring. Rooted in Kyoto, the brand channels the quiet elegance of its surroundings into collections that blend sensual draping with sharp silhouettes. A successor to Watanabe’s earlier label, N4, RAINMAKER KYOTO embraces asymmetry, rich textiles, and archival kimono motifs to reinterpret Western forms with a distinctly Japanese sensibility. Awarded the Tokyo Fashion Award, the brand continues to expand internationally while maintaining a deep connection to local artisans with historied skills and Kyoto’s deep design heritage.

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