Japanese brand Tyo Empire got their start in 1998 in what was then an up and coming store Bounty Hunter. Behind the guidance of its musically talented creative director, Takayoshi Shirakawa, Tyo Empire has sustained over the years thanks in large part to its casual and diverse styles. This brand concept enables buyers to wear their apparel in a variety of different settings. The following stockists in the US include Fatlace (San Francisco), Boundless (Brooklyn), Vinnies Styles (Brooklyn) and Winners Circle (Seattle).