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Kobe Apparel

Kobe Apparel

1973, Kobe becomes the first city self-declared "Fashion City" in Japan

Since the port opening in 1868, Kobe's sophisticated culture and rich natural environment of sea and mountains have given rise to new industries in the city after the war. Many companies have their headquarters in Kobe's Chuo Ward and have grown by focusing mainly on product planning, design and wholesale distribution. Products with distinctive Kobe characteristics, such as high-end blouses and women's knitwear, children's clothing and baby products, are highly regarded nationwide as "Kobe fashion".

• VALENZA

• Leather
  
  Number one cowhide producer in Japan: Himeji City and Tatsuno City
• Banshu-ori
  
  Yarn-dyed cotton fabrics boasting a high share of domestic production: Kita-Harima region