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Founded 12-1953
Headquarters Tokyo, Japan

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BEAMS is a prominent Japanese contemporary fashion chain and label based in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. BEAMS is founded by Etsuzo Shitara with Osamu Shigematsu, who is the store manager and have managed the Shinko Inc. cardboard packaging business. BEAMS began a push for international expansion, opening up a women’s clothing store in Hong Kong in 2006, and subsequently accounts in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei and Bangkok. Currently, Yo Shitara is the company’s CEO, with BEAMS boasting over 70 domestic stores and sales profits of ¥44.6 billion JPY in 2006.
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These Are the Best Sneakers of 2018
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These Are the Best Sneakers of 2018

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8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week
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8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

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BEAMS Taps MAPLE for a Concise Jewelry Capsule
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BEAMS Taps MAPLE for a Concise Jewelry Capsule

The latest from the Canadian jewelry brand.
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BEAMS, NEEDLES & Reebok Release Special Beatnik Model
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BEAMS, NEEDLES & Reebok Release Special Beatnik Model

A powerhouse collaboration.
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BEAMS Reworks Helly Hansen's Ocean Frey Jacket
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BEAMS Reworks Helly Hansen's Ocean Frey Jacket

Putting its twist on the classic sailing coat.
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SSZ and Vans Collaborate for a Special Take on the Old Skool

Stacking tongues.
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Seiko Brings Back Classic Tachymeter Watch Design by Giugiaro

A 1983 original.
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BEAMS Dresses Clarks' Wallabee Boots in GORE-TEX
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BEAMS Dresses Clarks' Wallabee Boots in GORE-TEX

Perfect for the colder months.
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BEAMS Taps Suicoke for Oddball Sneaker/Sandal Hybrid
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BEAMS Taps Suicoke for Oddball Sneaker/Sandal Hybrid

Laceless slip-on styling.
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Afew & BEAMS Rework ASICSTIGER GEL-Lyte III With "Orange Koi" Colorway
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Afew & BEAMS Rework ASICSTIGER GEL-Lyte III With "Orange Koi" Colorway

Celebrating German-Japanese friendship.
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Mercedes-Benz & BEAMS Celebrate Simultaneous Launches With Special Capsule
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Mercedes-Benz & BEAMS Celebrate Simultaneous Launches With Special Capsule

Commemorating the new A-class and Roppongi Hills store, respectively.
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Cav Empt Joins SSZ for Reversible FW18 Layering Pieces
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Cav Empt Joins SSZ for Reversible FW18 Layering Pieces

Four colorful exclusives.
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