About Us

In an industry over saturated with fashion designers who set their sights on recreating yesteryear’s looks, there’s one brand leading the new wave of unconventional and progressive menswear in a special way. Established in 2002 by Hiroshi “Kirk” Kakiage, Expansion has produced a wealth of collections with each drawing inspiration from dated military uniforms, American sportswear and the outdoor aesthetic. Each Expansion piece tells a rich and enthralling story, as its fabrication is globally sourced and produced. From the design phase through post-production, Kakiage is present - ensuring every detail meets his standards and quality is not foregone. Having developed a strong presence in the Japanese market, Expansion has set its sights on penetrating that of the USA.

Text: Edwin Tetteh

Clientele:

New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.,
Reebok International, Ltd.,

Suntory Holding Limited Company (Jack Daniel`s).,
Nepenthes New York.,
SHIPS LTD.,
BEAMS Co Ltd.,

Santa,Inc., (Mita sneakers),
World Co., Ltd.,

STARTTODAY Co., Ltd.,
UENO-SHOKAI CO.,LTD.,
Text Trading Co., Ltd (CHAPTER WORLD).,

Clothing company:
Post O'alls.,
Schott NYC.,

ENGINEERED GARMENTS.,

Bag company:

Manhattan Portage
RKIVES

Mix martial artist:
Renzo Gracie,
Sato Rumina.

Music Artist:
De La Soul, InI, Grand Puba, Large Professor (MAIN SOURCE), OC (DITC), & Mighty Crown.

Artist:
Phase2, Jabs (EOS•TDS),Wane (COD,TC5), Ghost (RIS), KET (RIS), Martha Cooper,

Chi Modu, Michael Benabib, Steve Brock, Eric Orr,

David Schmidlapp, Joe Buck, Louis Netter, BlusterOne, Vins (EOS•FC), Matt Weber and more.