Kanten Backstage
Take a look behind the scenes at our fashion house: from the historical origins of the Japanese hanten to the secrets of Parisian haute couture ateliers, explore 11 stories dedicated to design, materials, and artisanal craftsmanship.
From Nanotechnology to the Magnetic Locker: An Interview with Stéphane, Founder of Kanten
From a fascination with the architecture of materials to the creation of a magnetic, unisex clothing line made in Paris: Stéphane, founder and patternmaker…
The Story of the Flupke Jacket: When the Japanese Hanten Meets Parisian Style
Born from a fusion of the workwear of Edo-era artisans and the energy of the Parisian streets, the Flupke jacket embodies the very essence of…
The Kanten Project: An Urban Vision Born Between Berlin and Paris
Kanten (観点) means «point of view» or «perspective» in Japanese. Founded in 2013 in Berlin and later established in the heart of…
The Art of Handcrafted Textile Screen Printing at the Paris Workshop
Far removed from impersonal industrial digital printing, Kanten carries on the noble tradition of hand-screen printing. A demanding process involving water-based ink, the mesh…
Made in Paris: Preserving the Art of Tailoring and Supporting Local Supply Chains
Right in the heart of Paris, Kanten has made a deliberate choice to keep design, patternmaking, and cutting as close to the source as possible. An approach…
Elegant Upcycling at Kanten: Transforming Unused Haute Couture Stock
Between recycling and upcycling, Kanten has made its choice: rather than destroying perfectly good materials just to get rid of them, we buy back the forgotten rolls from…
The Future of Fashion: Slow Down, Repair, Simplify — The Kanten Manifesto
100 billion pieces of clothing produced each year, 70% discarded in less than 12 months. Faced with this deadly headlong rush, Kanten sets out the…
Kanten & Deceo Environmental Impact Study: The Truth Behind the Numbers
At Kanten, we reject greenwashing and empty claims. That’s why we commissioned the independent firm Deceo to audit our entire…
Our Commitment to Solidarity: Supporting Sea Shepherd & Canopée with Every Order
Creating beautiful clothes isn't enough. For every order placed on our online store, Kanten donates 1% of its revenue directly to Sea…
Welcome to the Kanten Locker Room: Welcome Guide & Introductory Offer
Today, you’re stepping through the doors of Kanten. Whether you’re looking for an exceptional piece to enhance your everyday life or sleek armor to face the…
Japanese Minimalism & French Elegance: Architectural Simplicity According to Kanten
The tranquility of Japanese minimalism, the stark, minimalist style of Tadao Ando, and the exacting standards of the Parisian tailor’s workshop. How do these three forces come together to…
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