The Flat Head

Few names carry the weight that The Flat Head does in the world of Japanese denim. Founded by Masayoshi Kobayashi in 1996, the Nagano-based brand helped shape the global denim landscape with its pursuit of perfection.

After filing for bankruptcy in 2020, The Flat Head has done what few brands could: rise from the ashes. With its original craftsmen, looms, and obsessive attention to detail intact, the brand continues to embody the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship that first put it on the map.