ABOUT
Material Development
Exploration of finishing techniques
Ideas from research into past garments
Contemporary shapes and color schemes
Communication with production factories
Aging of indigo, iron and leather
Speak less, Think more
Founded in Tokyo in 2016 by Rikuya Hayashi, SUGARHILL twists and subverts Japanese Americana through its rough punk and grunge lens.
Named after the New York district where the designer lived during his studies at FIT.
The brand created a design language through radical material development and unusual garment finishes.
Deeply inspired by music and its culture, SUGARHILL reclaims every day, workwear inspired garments and rebuilds them with a grittiness and sharpness.
Known for their exceptional fabrics and treatments, the brand has built a reputation in leather and denim products.
Exploration of finishing techniques
Ideas from research into past garments
Contemporary shapes and color schemes
Communication with production factories
Aging of indigo, iron and leather
Speak less, Think more
Founded in Tokyo in 2016 by Rikuya Hayashi, SUGARHILL twists and subverts Japanese Americana through its rough punk and grunge lens.
Named after the New York district where the designer lived during his studies at FIT.
The brand created a design language through radical material development and unusual garment finishes.
Deeply inspired by music and its culture, SUGARHILL reclaims every day, workwear inspired garments and rebuilds them with a grittiness and sharpness.
Known for their exceptional fabrics and treatments, the brand has built a reputation in leather and denim products.
2016
Established SUGARHILL
2017
Launched exhibitions in Tokyo
2021
Started collaboration with McGregor
2021
Started collaboration with UNUSED
2022
Established HAYASHI DESIGN OFFICE Co., Ltd.
2022
Received the TOKYO FASHION AWARD
2022
Started collaboration with Tricker's
2022
Held AW22 runway show during Tokyo Fashion Week
2022
Collaboration with “Wrangler” began
2022
Held exhibition in Paris during PMFW
2023
Held SS24 runway show at Opera City
2023
Selected for FORBES JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2023
2024
Selected for Hypebeast 100 Next 2024
2025
Held a 26SS runway show at Yodobashi Church
RIKUYA HAYASHI = Designer
1995
Born and raised in Tokyo. Spent high school in Vancouver and Tokyo.
2014
Enrolled in Bunka Gakuen University, Studied costume design and sewing technique.
2016
Transferred to Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in NYC.
Studied Menswear design and pattern making.
Studied Menswear design and pattern making.
2017
Enrolled in Musashino Art University (MAU) in Tokyo.
Majored Scenography, Space & Fashion Design.
Majored Scenography, Space & Fashion Design.
2019
Graduated MAU with a first class honor.