UNITED ARROWS HARAJUKU

ABOUT

Headquartered in Harajuku, UNITED ARROWS was founded by Osamu Shigematsu in 1989. He used to be an executive director of BEAMS and was a very first store manager and buyer of the company. With support from World Co., Ltd., the second largest Japanese fashion company after UNIQLO, he set up the store by headhunting 30 core members from BEAMS. It has approximately 250 stores nation-wildly. UA also runs Japanese operations for globally popular brands Cath Kidston, Chrome Hearts, and STEVEN ALAN.

PANTS BRANDS

SELECTION

UNITED ARROWS is like Japanese version of Barneys New York. It carries casual labels to luxury brands, such as non-native WTAPS, PHENOMENON, Comme des Garçons, Maison Margiela, Saint Laurent etc. Moreover, its in-house United Arrows are stocked.

SPACE

UNITED ARROWS HARAJUKU is composed of several levels. It hosts a pop up space and UA bar on the first floor. B1F is a concept store called UNITED ARROWS&SONS directed by Poggy, UA’s famous buyer. It offers clothing derived from street culture. Casual floor serves on the second floor offering casual jackets to sneakers as well as some life style and travel items. The third floor houses business suits, accessories and dress shoes.

TAX FREE

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INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY SERVICE

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CREDIT CARD

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WEBSITE

ARTICLES

• UNITED ARROWS HARAJUKU
• The big 3 Japanese Select Shops
• NONNATIVE FOR UNITED ARROWS & SONS