Chitose Abe

Chitose Abe

Designer and Creative Director of sacai

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Founded November 9, 1965
Headquarters Gifu, Japan

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Chitose Abe is a Japanese fashion designer, founder and creative director of Sacai. Abe began her fashion career as a pattern cutter at COMME des GARÇONS, working under Rei Kawakubo. She was later a part of Junya Watanabe’s design team. In 1998, she founded sacai, featuring her sporty and urban aesthetic while retaining delicate sensibilities. Abe owns 100 percent of her business, allowing her complete creative control. In its second season overseas, the brand amassed 15 clients. The brand has flourished since she began showing in Paris fashion week in 2008, and is now sold in over 90 stockists worldwide. Abe was also able to launch diffusion lines with sacai Luck and sacai Men’s. Currently, Abe is married to Junichi Abe, founder and designer of Kolor.
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Latest Collections

Sacai Is Where the Wild Things Are for the FW25 Season
Fashion

Sacai Is Where the Wild Things Are for the FW25 Season

Bringing new Carhartt WIP, UGG and J.M. Weston collaborations to the forefront.

25 Sneaker Releases to Look Forward to in 2025
Footwear 

25 Sneaker Releases to Look Forward to in 2025

Featuring anticipated collaborations, exciting new silhouettes and the return of many fan favorite looks.

The 10 Biggest Footwear Moments From Paris Fashion Week SS25
Footwear 

The 10 Biggest Footwear Moments From Paris Fashion Week SS25

Featuring sacai x Nike, Junya Watanabe x Oakley, AWGE x PUMA and more.

Chitose Abe Channels the Spirit of James Dean for sacai SS25
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Chitose Abe Channels the Spirit of James Dean for sacai SS25

Collaborations with Nike, J.W. Weston, WTAPS and Levi’s adorned the runway.

Closer Look at the Upcoming SS25 sacai x Nike Zegamadome Collaboration
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Closer Look at the Upcoming SS25 sacai x Nike Zegamadome Collaboration

Revealed on the runway during Paris Fashion Week.

sacai FW24 Explores Chitose Abe's Love of Uniform
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sacai FW24 Explores Chitose Abe's Love of Uniform

Featuring a collaboration with Mark Gonzales for the Spiewak G8 jacket.

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