Published
December 2, 2025
Khaite is expanding into Japan through a newly formed joint venture with Yagi Tsusho Ltd., establishing Khaite Japan Corp. and marking the start of a long-term strategic partnership for the New York label.
Khaite sets sights on Japan with new joint venture. – Khaite
Under the agreement, Yagi Tsusho will introduce Khaite to the Japanese market beginning with the fall 2025 season, according to WWD.Â
The Osaka- and Tokyo-born company has grown into a global operation with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and holds a joint venture with Moncler, while also owning British outerwear brand Mackintosh. Leveraging its local expertise and retail relationships, Yagi Tsusho will oversee Khaite’s expansion across key brick-and-mortar and digital channels in Japan.
Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein, Khaite has emerged as a favourite among luxury consumers and industry insiders, earning Holstein back-to-back CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year awards in 2022 and 2023.
The brand also received an investment in 2023 from New York–based private equity firm Stripes. Earlier this year, Khaite opened its fifth boutique in Los Angeles, in Melrose Place.
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