Fashion stores Kansai

Not one, not two, but nine stores of the sparkling kyoto brand are located in this alley near Ponto-cho. Katsuji Wakisaka, the founder of the brand, worked in textile design for Marimekko, and the Sou Sou products feature the vibrant colors and patterns of the famous Finnish brand. As for shopping, there is something for everyone. We particularly recommend their cotton clothes from Ise, very soft and light to wear in summer, or the tabi in all sizes.

Pagong is a kimono dyeing company founded in 1919. At the time, Japanese fashion was inspired by the West to create new patterns. In the 1980's, as the kimono industry was in decline, the owner decided to use the company's incredible pattern catalogues to create a line of unique and colourful clothing and accessories. The collection of Aloha shirts, Hawaiian shirts with traditional designs is interesting, as are the dresses and t-shirts inspired by kimonos.