Kurosawa Costume Launches, Collaboration Product with PORTER CLASSIC x Kurosawa Costume Release Date Decided Alongside Exhibition!
Kurosawa grandsons Inc. launched "Kurosawa Costume," a new brand by active film and drama costume designers, on May 1, 2026. Simultaneously, they announced a collaboration product with Porter Classic, the "AKIRA KUROSAWA SCRIPT COVER," which reuses fabric from Akira Kurosawa's actual clothing using the "Saki-ori" technique. The product will be released on July 7, and an exhibition will be held in Shibuya from May 1 to 3.
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Model: From left, Director Hirokazu Kore-eda, Mr. Shiro Mifune
Kurosawa grandsons Inc. (Location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: So Kurosawa) launched "Kurosawa Costume," a new brand exclusive to e-commerce sites by active film and drama costume designers, today, May 1, 2026.
In conjunction with this, we are announcing a collaboration product with Porter Classic Co., Ltd. (Location: 2-9-4 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ryo Yoshida).
Porter Classic and Kurosawa
The connection between Porter Classic and Kurosawa began when Kichizo Yoshida, the grandfather of Porter Classic's representative Ryo Yoshida and father of Katsuyuki Yoshida, produced the leather bag that appeared as an important prop in "High and Low."
Later, our parent company's representative, Takayuki Kato, who received a consultation regarding the Porter Classic x Akira Kurosawa collaboration product released by Porter Classic for the 70th anniversary of "Seven Samurai," hit it off with film enthusiast Ryo Yoshida, leading to this current collaboration.
All of us at Kurosawa Costume are delighted to announce this product, thanks to the efforts of Ryo Yoshida, Porter Classic, and the artisans.
One piece of fabric from Kurosawa's actual clothing is incorporated every 3cm into the material.
Collaboration Engraving: Akira Kurosawa's actual signature is engraved.
Saki-ori Fabric
In the Edo period, fabric was extremely valuable.
At that time, people would tear worn-out clothes and unusable futons into fine strips and re-weave them into fabric using a technique called "Saki-ori" (torn weaving), thus reusing unusable fabric.
This "AKIRA KUROSAWA SCRIPT COVER" uses "Saki-ori" fabric made from items Akira Kurosawa actually wore that had become unusable due to holes or wear.
This product is also connected to the modern concept of upcycling.
Kurosawa in the Modern Field
The reason for making a script cover from fabric worn by Kurosawa.
This began with Ryo Yoshida's words: "Wouldn't it be wonderful if actors and directors on today's film sets carried a script cover made with fabric from Director Kurosawa's clothes?"
This perfectly aligns with the Kurosawa Costume concept of "wearing film," "wearing tradition," and "wearing Kurosawa,"
and thus, the development of this product began.
The reliable techniques of Porter Classic, the playful spirit of Ryo Yoshida, and the fabric imbued with the essence of Kurosawa have merged to create a wonderful Script Cover.
Release Date: July 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM
Retailers: PORTER CLASSIC CINEMA, Kurosawa Costume EC site
Exhibition Overview
Date:
May 1: Friends and Media day. 10:40~18:20
May 2: Friends and Media day. 10:40~18:20
May 3: Open to the public. 10:40~18:20
(Please note that there may be a wait as the number of people allowed in at one time is limited.)
Admission is free.
Items actually used in Akira Kurosawa's works will be displayed at the photo spot in the venue.
Location:
5-11-13-2F Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (There is a shop called CHOP COFFEE on the first floor)
*Novelty gift for visitors to the venue: "Kurosawa Costume Original Memo Pad"
(Quantities are limited, and distribution will end once supplies run out.)
*As the venue is small, there may be a wait for admission. If there are people waiting, please limit your stay to about 20 minutes per person.
*There is an end time for the exhibition, so those queuing near the closing time may not be able to enter. Please allow ample time for your visit.
Porter Classic Co., Ltd.
Established in 2007 by Katsuyuki Yoshida and Ryo Yoshida.
Committed to "Made in Japan" and advocating the concept of "world-standard standards." They pursue manufacturing that incorporates tradition, antithesis, art and culture, and artisan techniques, aiming to be loved by the next generation and even grandchildren.
Head Office: 2-9-4 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0033
TEL: 03-5827-0513
Business Activities: Manufacturing, wholesale, and sales of clothing, bags, jewelry, etc.
WEB: https://porterclassic.com
Kurosawa grandsons Inc.
Company Name: Kurosawa grandsons Inc.
Representative: Representative Director So Kurosawa
Location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
WEB: https://kurosawa-costume.jp/
Kurosawa grandsons Inc. (Location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: So Kurosawa) launched "Kurosawa Costume," a new brand exclusive to e-commerce sites by active film and drama costume designers, today, May 1, 2026.
In conjunction with this, we are announcing a collaboration product with Porter Classic Co., Ltd. (Location: 2-9-4 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ryo Yoshida).
Porter Classic and Kurosawa
The connection between Porter Classic and Kurosawa began when Kichizo Yoshida, the grandfather of Porter Classic's representative Ryo Yoshida and father of Katsuyuki Yoshida, produced the leather bag that appeared as an important prop in "High and Low."
Later, our parent company's representative, Takayuki Kato, who received a consultation regarding the Porter Classic x Akira Kurosawa collaboration product released by Porter Classic for the 70th anniversary of "Seven Samurai," hit it off with film enthusiast Ryo Yoshida, leading to this current collaboration.
All of us at Kurosawa Costume are delighted to announce this product, thanks to the efforts of Ryo Yoshida, Porter Classic, and the artisans.
One piece of fabric from Kurosawa's actual clothing is incorporated every 3cm into the material.
Collaboration Engraving: Akira Kurosawa's actual signature is engraved.
Saki-ori Fabric
In the Edo period, fabric was extremely valuable.
At that time, people would tear worn-out clothes and unusable futons into fine strips and re-weave them into fabric using a technique called "Saki-ori" (torn weaving), thus reusing unusable fabric.
This "AKIRA KUROSAWA SCRIPT COVER" uses "Saki-ori" fabric made from items Akira Kurosawa actually wore that had become unusable due to holes or wear.
This product is also connected to the modern concept of upcycling.
Kurosawa in the Modern Field
The reason for making a script cover from fabric worn by Kurosawa.
This began with Ryo Yoshida's words: "Wouldn't it be wonderful if actors and directors on today's film sets carried a script cover made with fabric from Director Kurosawa's clothes?"
This perfectly aligns with the Kurosawa Costume concept of "wearing film," "wearing tradition," and "wearing Kurosawa,"
and thus, the development of this product began.
The reliable techniques of Porter Classic, the playful spirit of Ryo Yoshida, and the fabric imbued with the essence of Kurosawa have merged to create a wonderful Script Cover.
Release Date: July 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM
Retailers: PORTER CLASSIC CINEMA, Kurosawa Costume EC site
Exhibition Overview
Date:
May 1: Friends and Media day. 10:40~18:20
May 2: Friends and Media day. 10:40~18:20
May 3: Open to the public. 10:40~18:20
(Please note that there may be a wait as the number of people allowed in at one time is limited.)
Admission is free.
Items actually used in Akira Kurosawa's works will be displayed at the photo spot in the venue.
Location:
5-11-13-2F Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (There is a shop called CHOP COFFEE on the first floor)
*Novelty gift for visitors to the venue: "Kurosawa Costume Original Memo Pad"
(Quantities are limited, and distribution will end once supplies run out.)
*As the venue is small, there may be a wait for admission. If there are people waiting, please limit your stay to about 20 minutes per person.
*There is an end time for the exhibition, so those queuing near the closing time may not be able to enter. Please allow ample time for your visit.
Porter Classic Co., Ltd.
Established in 2007 by Katsuyuki Yoshida and Ryo Yoshida.
Committed to "Made in Japan" and advocating the concept of "world-standard standards." They pursue manufacturing that incorporates tradition, antithesis, art and culture, and artisan techniques, aiming to be loved by the next generation and even grandchildren.
Head Office: 2-9-4 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0033
TEL: 03-5827-0513
Business Activities: Manufacturing, wholesale, and sales of clothing, bags, jewelry, etc.
WEB: https://porterclassic.com
Kurosawa grandsons Inc.
Company Name: Kurosawa grandsons Inc.
Representative: Representative Director So Kurosawa
Location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
WEB: https://kurosawa-costume.jp/