Kijima Takayuki is a hat designer which filters the atmosphere of the current times through an original perspective and sense of balance, with "design which lives through styling" as a concept. Each hat is carefully made by the hands of craftsmen by an original method into soft and functional products that accentuates simple styles. Designer Kijima Takayuki began developing his own collections two decades ago after studying under Hirata Akio, and now creates contemporary takes on vintage silhouettes.