Menswear Legend Yukio Akamine on Japanese Style, Seasonless Dressing, and His Latest Book
May 28, 2025
“[Yukio Akamine] never changes, but he keeps evolving,” says Monocle Japan’s Eisuke Yamashita. To call Akamine, who was born in Meguro, Tokyo in 1944, a fixture in the menswear world is an understatement. He has been designing, curating, and providing a masterclass in what it means to be timelessly stylish since he founded his first brand, WAY-OUT, at 28. Read more at Robb Report.