Children Of The Discordance

Children of the Discordance is a Tokyo-based label led by designer Hideaki Shikama, who has driven it since 2011. It is known for making ethical clothing, and you will mostly find shirts and t-shirts.

The label works with deadstock and vintage fabrics, which means the garments are one-of-a-kind rather than run off in endless batches. Shikama draws his ideas from various subcultures and from his own personal collection of collectibles, so the clothes carry the feel of a passionate hobbyist rather than a trend chaser.

The brand works intuitively and respectfully with its craftspeople, creators and producers. If you like pieces with a story behind the cloth, and would rather own something nobody else has, this is a label worth a look.