SAVE THE DUCK Opens First Permanent Store in Tokai Area 'SAVE THE DUCK HAERA' on June 11 (Thursday)
Italian animal-free apparel brand SAVE THE DUCK opens its first permanent store in the Tokai area in Nagoya. To celebrate, limited collaboration items with illustrator Koji Tohyama and custom print events are planned.
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SAVE THE DUCK, an Italian animal-free apparel brand, will grand open its first permanent store in the Tokai area, 'SAVE THE DUCK HAERA', on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The SAVE THE DUCK HAERA store is the second concept store in Japan featuring a special interior design exclusive to Japan, blending a natural wood-based space with luxurious elements that embody the brand's world. It offers a wide variety of products including women's, men's, and kids' wear, as well as accessories such as bags and hats, including Japan-exclusive collections.
Regarding the store opening, Nicolas Bargi, founder and CEO of SAVE THE DUCK S.p.A., commented: 'Japan is becoming an increasingly important market for SAVE THE DUCK. We are very happy to open a new store in Nagoya and bring our brand to even more people. This region, with its culture of innovation, technological progress, and forward-looking perspective, deeply resonates with the values we have cherished since the brand's founding. Therefore, we are confident that we can build a strong relationship with customers who value quality, design, and responsibility in fashion. Our expansion in Japan has shown great growth, but the opening in Nagoya is a new step, and our challenge has just begun. We look forward to continuing to deepen our connection with Japanese customers.'
To commemorate the opening, from the pre-opening on Tuesday, June 9, limited edition T-shirts and outerwear featuring original illustrations of endangered species in Japan by illustrator/designer Koji Tohyama will be sold, with 5 pieces each limited.
Additionally, from June 9 (Tuesday) to June 11 (Thursday), a custom print event will be held for purchasers of eligible T-shirts. At this event, customers can choose their favorite design from duck-themed illustrations by Koji Tohyama, specify size and placement, and have it printed on the spot. There are 8 types of illustrations, including a duck on an ice cream cone and a heart-shaped duck, limited to the first 10 customers each day.
Furthermore, customers who spend 30,000 yen or more (tax included) will receive an original tote bag with a duck illustration by Koji Tohyama or a limited-color duck key charm. This offer starts from the pre-opening on June 9 (Tuesday) and is available while stocks last.
Store Overview:
Store Name: SAVE THE DUCK HAERA
Address: 3-25-1 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, HAERA 3F
Business Hours: 10:00-20:00
Store Area: 21.0 tsubo (69.42㎡)
HAERA Commercial Facility Overview:
Name: HAERA
Location: The Landmark Nagoya Sakae, B2F-4F, 3-25-1 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Total Floor Area: approx. 18,776㎡
Closed: Irregular holidays
Number of Stores: 65
Access: Directly connected to Sakae Station on the Higashiyama and Meijo subway lines
Official HP: https://haera.parco.jp/
About SAVE THE DUCK:
Founded in Milan, Italy in 2012 with the philosophy of 'creating products that care for animals, the environment, and people', SAVE THE DUCK is an animal-free apparel brand.
To protect ducks worldwide from down exploitation, the brand uses its own high-performance material 'PLUMTECH®' as padding instead of real down. PLUMTECH® offers lightness, high heat retention, breathability, and quick-drying properties comparable to real down.
In May 2019, vegan climber Kuntal Joisher successfully summited Mount Everest wearing SAVE THE DUCK mountain suit (not for sale), becoming the world's first climber to summit Everest without animal-derived cold-weather gear.
In January 2021, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa successfully made the first winter ascent of K2 (considered more difficult than Everest) wearing SAVE THE DUCK mountain suit (not for sale).
On October 1 of the same year, he stood atop Cho Oyu and achieved the legendary feat of climbing all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks while wearing a 100% animal-free SAVE THE DUCK mountain suit (not for sale). Their challenges proved the high functionality of SAVE THE DUCK even in the harshest environments on Earth.
In 2019, SAVE THE DUCK became the first Italian apparel company to obtain 'B Corporation' certification (score 95 points), and since then has actively increased the proportion of recycled fabrics and expanded the use of renewable energy.
In July 2023, the B Corporation certification was renewed with a score of 108.4 points. This made SAVE THE DUCK the highest-rated apparel company in Italy by B Corporation, and also the No.1 brand in the outerwear category not only in the EU but worldwide (as of July 2023).
Official Online Store: https://savetheduck.jp/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savetheduck_jp/
The SAVE THE DUCK HAERA store is the second concept store in Japan featuring a special interior design exclusive to Japan, blending a natural wood-based space with luxurious elements that embody the brand's world. It offers a wide variety of products including women's, men's, and kids' wear, as well as accessories such as bags and hats, including Japan-exclusive collections.
Regarding the store opening, Nicolas Bargi, founder and CEO of SAVE THE DUCK S.p.A., commented: 'Japan is becoming an increasingly important market for SAVE THE DUCK. We are very happy to open a new store in Nagoya and bring our brand to even more people. This region, with its culture of innovation, technological progress, and forward-looking perspective, deeply resonates with the values we have cherished since the brand's founding. Therefore, we are confident that we can build a strong relationship with customers who value quality, design, and responsibility in fashion. Our expansion in Japan has shown great growth, but the opening in Nagoya is a new step, and our challenge has just begun. We look forward to continuing to deepen our connection with Japanese customers.'
To commemorate the opening, from the pre-opening on Tuesday, June 9, limited edition T-shirts and outerwear featuring original illustrations of endangered species in Japan by illustrator/designer Koji Tohyama will be sold, with 5 pieces each limited.
Additionally, from June 9 (Tuesday) to June 11 (Thursday), a custom print event will be held for purchasers of eligible T-shirts. At this event, customers can choose their favorite design from duck-themed illustrations by Koji Tohyama, specify size and placement, and have it printed on the spot. There are 8 types of illustrations, including a duck on an ice cream cone and a heart-shaped duck, limited to the first 10 customers each day.
Furthermore, customers who spend 30,000 yen or more (tax included) will receive an original tote bag with a duck illustration by Koji Tohyama or a limited-color duck key charm. This offer starts from the pre-opening on June 9 (Tuesday) and is available while stocks last.
Store Overview:
Store Name: SAVE THE DUCK HAERA
Address: 3-25-1 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, HAERA 3F
Business Hours: 10:00-20:00
Store Area: 21.0 tsubo (69.42㎡)
HAERA Commercial Facility Overview:
Name: HAERA
Location: The Landmark Nagoya Sakae, B2F-4F, 3-25-1 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Total Floor Area: approx. 18,776㎡
Closed: Irregular holidays
Number of Stores: 65
Access: Directly connected to Sakae Station on the Higashiyama and Meijo subway lines
Official HP: https://haera.parco.jp/
About SAVE THE DUCK:
Founded in Milan, Italy in 2012 with the philosophy of 'creating products that care for animals, the environment, and people', SAVE THE DUCK is an animal-free apparel brand.
To protect ducks worldwide from down exploitation, the brand uses its own high-performance material 'PLUMTECH®' as padding instead of real down. PLUMTECH® offers lightness, high heat retention, breathability, and quick-drying properties comparable to real down.
In May 2019, vegan climber Kuntal Joisher successfully summited Mount Everest wearing SAVE THE DUCK mountain suit (not for sale), becoming the world's first climber to summit Everest without animal-derived cold-weather gear.
In January 2021, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa successfully made the first winter ascent of K2 (considered more difficult than Everest) wearing SAVE THE DUCK mountain suit (not for sale).
On October 1 of the same year, he stood atop Cho Oyu and achieved the legendary feat of climbing all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks while wearing a 100% animal-free SAVE THE DUCK mountain suit (not for sale). Their challenges proved the high functionality of SAVE THE DUCK even in the harshest environments on Earth.
In 2019, SAVE THE DUCK became the first Italian apparel company to obtain 'B Corporation' certification (score 95 points), and since then has actively increased the proportion of recycled fabrics and expanded the use of renewable energy.
In July 2023, the B Corporation certification was renewed with a score of 108.4 points. This made SAVE THE DUCK the highest-rated apparel company in Italy by B Corporation, and also the No.1 brand in the outerwear category not only in the EU but worldwide (as of July 2023).
Official Online Store: https://savetheduck.jp/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savetheduck_jp/
FAQ
What are the business hours of SAVE THE DUCK HAERA?
10:00 to 20:00.
What is the nearest station?
Directly connected to Sakae Station on the Higashiyama and Meijo subway lines.
Is there parking?
There is no mention of parking in the article; please check the official site.