Ryuichi Adachi
1984
Born in Kobe, Japan.
Born in Kobe, Japan.
2007
Graduated from the Fashion Design program at Osaka Mode Gakuen.
Graduated from the Fashion Design program at Osaka Mode Gakuen.
2007–2014
Joined BIG JOHN CORPORATION as a menswear designer. Worked across BIG JOHN, WORLD WORKERS, and kli:n DENIM, with responsibilities including fabric development, concept development, seasonal theme development, product planning, and design.
Joined BIG JOHN CORPORATION as a menswear designer. Worked across BIG JOHN, WORLD WORKERS, and kli:n DENIM, with responsibilities including fabric development, concept development, seasonal theme development, product planning, and design.
2014–Present
Began working as a freelance fashion designer, specializing in denim-based menswear and womenswear. Work spans concept development, product design, technical specifications, and production coordination.
Began working as a freelance fashion designer, specializing in denim-based menswear and womenswear. Work spans concept development, product design, technical specifications, and production coordination.
2014–2016
Participated in the launch of the menswear brand VALTA and the womenswear brand ROOFTOP.
Participated in the launch of the menswear brand VALTA and the womenswear brand ROOFTOP.
2015–2023
Worked with HOWA CO., LTD., a Japanese denim washing and finishing company, developing product samples and proposals.
Worked with HOWA CO., LTD., a Japanese denim washing and finishing company, developing product samples and proposals.
2016–2017
Directed group exhibitions and developed product samples for KURABO INDUSTRIES LTD., a Japanese textile manufacturer.
Directed group exhibitions and developed product samples for KURABO INDUSTRIES LTD., a Japanese textile manufacturer.
2017–Present
Began working as a contract designer for UNIVERSAL OVERALL, overseeing menswear design and product development for the Japanese market and oversea marcket.
Began working as a contract designer for UNIVERSAL OVERALL, overseeing menswear design and product development for the Japanese market and oversea marcket.
2017
Designed staff uniforms for Tsukada Nojo Hong Kong.
Designed staff uniforms for Tsukada Nojo Hong Kong.
2018
Designed staff uniforms for SUMIBI WASHOKU TSUKADA and YAKITORI TSUKADA, restaurant concepts developed by Tsukada Nojo.
Designed staff uniforms for SUMIBI WASHOKU TSUKADA and YAKITORI TSUKADA, restaurant concepts developed by Tsukada Nojo.
2018–2019
Directed company exhibitions and developed presentation samples for HOWA CO., LTD.
Directed company exhibitions and developed presentation samples for HOWA CO., LTD.
2021–2023
Handled product planning and production coordination for OSHMAN’S private-label collections.
Handled product planning and production coordination for OSHMAN’S private-label collections.
2021–2025
Launched indigozine, an independent web and print magazine focused on denim culture. Also directs its editorial content and merchandise development.
Launched indigozine, an independent web and print magazine focused on denim culture. Also directs its editorial content and merchandise development.
2023–2024
Contributed to product planning and design for LUCEBER, a French military heritage brand.
Contributed to product planning and design for LUCEBER, a French military heritage brand.
2025–Present
Began working as a contract menswear designer for SHIPS, responsible for product design within the SHIPS AUTHENTIC category.
Began working as a contract menswear designer for SHIPS, responsible for product design within the SHIPS AUTHENTIC category.