BRAND STORY
In 2018, entrepreneur Takeshi and jewelry designer Kimio met at a mutual friend’s birthday party. Recognizing Kimio's passion and talent for craftsmanship, Takeshi proposed that they start a jewelry brand together. In 2020, the two founded a fine jewelry brand in Japan and opened their flagship store in Omotesando, Tokyo, the trend and luxury epicenter, and quickly became popular among celebrities.
However, in 2022, Kimio became the target of online harassment by a YouTuber, which took away the jewelry design business he had dedicated his life to and pushed him to the brink of a mental breakdown. With Takeshi's emotional support and help, they successfully fought back against the cyberbullying and their efforts led to the arrest and conviction of the YouTuber. The case gained worldwide attention, with outlets like the BBC covering the story.
Through this incident, the bond between Kimio and Takeshi deepened, reminding them that no one can live alone. From this realization, they launched a new fine jewelry brand, "KIMITAKE," in Japan and the U.S. in November 2023. The brand symbolizes "human connection" and beautifully merges their identities with Japanese tradition and culture.
Statement
KIMITAKE is a brand born from the story of the bond between two people, inspired by its two founders. KIMITAKE embodies the essence of human connection and the beauty of Japanese tradition and culture. The brand seamlessly blends its values with a contemporary flair, creating both elegance and luxury.
Our Symbol
Everything KIMITAKE does is rooted in human connection, which is why every piece of jewelry is crafted to incorporate our original HC design.
This unique symbol expresses the links and bonds between people, something that we at KIMITAKE treasure above all else.
Elegance from Japanese Tradition
From jewelry to packaging, KIMITAKE is dedicated to creating designs that bring Japanese tradition and culture to life in a modern way. With a commitment to showcasing Japan’s traditional techniques and beauty, among the oldest in the world, KIMITAKE aims to connect this rich heritage with the future. Our vision is to craft new forms of elegance and luxury that transcend borders and eras.
Social Responsibility
KIMITAKE is dedicated to combating cyberbullying, drawing from the experiences and backgrounds of its founders. Through awareness campaigns and support of anti-cyberbullying programs, KIMITAKE stands as a symbol of the fight against cyberbullying.
KIMITAKE Jewelry Designer Kimio Fukutani
Kimio Fukutani began designing jewelry while working for a London jewelry brand THE GREAT FROG.
His work has garnered accolades at the A’ Design Award & Competition,
one of the world’s top design competitions held in Italy each year.
In the 2022 competition, Fukutani was the only person in the world and the first Japanese to win the Platinum award in the Jewelry,
Eyewear and Watch Design Category.
Note: The A’ Design Award has been selected as one of the top ten jewelry awards in the world
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner
Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design Category, 2001-2022
