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In the beginning, was the worm

One hundred years ago, in Japan's mountainous Yamagata Prefecture, the mostly farming population needed ways to sustain themselves during the long, snowed-in winters. Some, like the Sato family, kept silkworms among the rafters of their homes. In 1932, they broadened their activities by raising sheep for wool, and 実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni Co., Ltd. was founded by Chonosuke Sato, the current president's great-grandfather. The company has been spinning yarn ever since.

Creative director and President Masaki Sato, with an Angora goat

Cleaned and treated wool is prepped for further processing

Building on tradition

Each of 実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni's four generations of leaders has added its own contribution, and Masaki Sato is no different. He found himself facing an onslaught of cheap yarn and clothing from overseas, which put many Yamagata spinneries out of business. But Sato put his own stamp on the business by diversifying into high fashion, and making 実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni a byword for exquisite yarn.

Finer, softer, more luxurious

Though he might not keep sheep anymore, Sato works hard to produce the finest wool and fibers, traveling far and wide to meet with shepherds, goatherds and alpaca farmers as well as their charges. From Australia to South Africa to Peru, Sato cultivates relationships with farmers, encouraging them to improve their product through care and breeding. Mohair, known for its coarse, scratchy texture, is transformed at 実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni. Coming from South African angora goats, 実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni has developed a thinner, silkier mohair yarn than ever before-a soft, supple yarn measuring 23.5 microns. This yarn feels luxurious and plush to the touch.

実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni's trademark colorful yarn waits to be turned into knitwear

The high quality of the yarn comes from the conjunction of excellent source material and factory technology. In the spinnery industry, most companies use the latest machinery. But that means the end products can hardly be distinguished from one another. Sato uses his own specially adapted machines to ensure his product stands out. And top fashion comanies agree, with 実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni's yarn being used by leaders.

Sato's colorful and unique clothing designs are cute and fun

Making their own mark

Not satisfied supplying gorgeous yarn to others, Sato and his wife Kyoko wanted to make their own ideas come to life. They started the label M. & KYOKO, featuring original women's designs made in 実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni's factory with its own yarn. The brand blossomed and others followed, including menswear brand Masaki Kyoko Homme and a more casual, daily collection under the name noeud. These labels are sold at the company's own boutiques all over Japan and in its showrooms in Tokyo, Osaka and New York.

From keeping silkworms under a snowy roof to creating beautiful garments from sheep to shelf, 実写 版 ブラック ジャックeni has woven the fabric of a truly rich history.