Name

Kamakura Shirts

Website

https://kamakurashirts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Menswear Shirts

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Men’s Apparel Retail (CRAAABAC), Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Men's dress shirts
• Made-to-measure shirts
• Japanese menswear
• Casual shirts
• Shirt accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Ready-to-Wear Shirt Sales: Direct sales of pre-made dress shirts, casual shirts, and accessories through e-commerce and physical retail locations. One-time purchase model with products ranging from $125-$650.
2. Made-to-Order (MTM) Custom Shirts: Bespoke shirt manufacturing with over 300 fabric options, 53 base sizes with detailed adjustments, and 3-4 week turnaround time. Additional customization options including collar styles, cuffs, plackets, pockets, and monograms included at base pricing.
3. Custom Suit Services: Limited-time custom suit fair events offering suits, trousers, and jackets with 3-month turnaround time. Additional premium service tier with higher price points.
4. Accessories: Complementary accessories including ties, belts, socks, pocket squares, wallets, and shirt accessories sold alongside main products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kamakura Shirts manufactures and sells premium Japanese-made men's dress shirts, casual shirts, and related apparel and accessories directly to consumers worldwide through its kamakurashirts.com e-commerce platform and appointment-based order salons in New York, Washington D.C., and San Francisco. The company also offers a made-to-order (MTM) custom shirt service with over 300 fabric options and 53 base sizes, plus custom suit services through periodic trunk shows. All garments are manufactured in Japan using traditional techniques such as single-needle seam construction, natural shell buttons, and proprietary J-Tech Easy Care and J-Tech Stretch fabric technologies.

Product overview

Kamakura Shirts is a Japanese menswear company founded in 1993, specializing in premium dress shirts, casual shirts, and accessories. The product portfolio centers on core shirt offerings (Dress Shirts, Casual Shirts) supplemented by specialized sub-brands including J-Tech Easy Care (easy-care wrinkle-resistant shirts), J-Tech Stretch (stretch fabric shirts), Kamakura Classics (Ametora/Ivy League-inspired traditional menswear including Vintage Ivy, Unstructured Ivy Jackets, and Take Ivy pants), Zen Wear Samue (unisex traditional Japanese workwear), and Golf Wear. The company offers made-to-order (MTM) custom shirt services with over 300 fabrics and 53 base sizes, all manufactured in Japan. Physical order salons operate in New York, Washington D.C., and San Francisco, with trunk shows across the US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kamakura Classics (KClassics): Premium collection featuring classic menswear pieces including Vintage Ivy, Ametora, Unstructured Ivy Jackets, and accessories.
• J-Tech Easy Care
• J-Tech Stretch
• Zen Wear (Samue)
• Golf Wear

Products and services

• Dress Shirts Formal dress shirts available in multiple fits (Tokyo Slim Fit, Tokyo Classic Fit, New York Slim Fit, New York Classic Fit) with various collar styles, cuffs, and fabric options including broadcloth, pinpoint oxford, royal oxford, twill, and more.
• Casual Shirts Non-formal shirts featuring various fabrics including linen, chambray, oxford, broadcloth, denim, and corduroy, including special collections like Vintage Ivy and Ametora.
• J-Tech Easy Care Shirts Easy-care shirt collection featuring proprietary wrinkle-resistant fabrics combining Japanese craftsmanship with modern performance features. Includes dress shirts and casual shirts with various collar styles, priced from $150 to $160.
• J-Tech Stretch Shirts Stretch fabric shirt collection offering comfort and flexibility with various styles including Pique, Leno, and Seersucker fabrics, priced from $125 to $190.
• Kamakura Classics Collection Premium sub-brand featuring American traditional (Ametora) and Ivy League-inspired clothing including Vintage Ivy button-down shirts, Ametora dress shirts, Unstructured Ivy Jackets, Take Ivy 5-Pocket pants, and Classic Cut Ivy Trousers.
• Zen Wear (Samue) Unisex traditional Japanese workwear-inspired collection featuring Samue-style garments in denim, linen, oxford, and stretch fabric options, as well as Jinbei and down garments, priced from $175 to $465.
• Golf Wear Collection Golf-specific apparel including polo shirts, golf tops, stretch pants, shorts, rainwear, blouson jackets, and cashmere vests designed for golf activities, priced from $140 to $600.
• Knitwear Knitwear items including sweaters, vests, and other knitted garments.
• Jackets and Coats Outerwear including blazers, coats, and jackets in various fabrics such as tweed, linen, and unstructured styles.
• Trousers Pants and slacks including wool trousers, five-pocket pants, and various fit options from relaxed to slim.
• Ties Neckties including untipped narrow ties, English collection ties, and various patterns and materials.
• Polos and T-Shirts Polo shirts and t-shirts including business polos, tech polos, and various jersey knit options.
• Linen Items Linen clothing including shirts, jackets, shorts, and summer garments sourced from Belgian, French, and Italian linen mills, priced from $185 to $650.
• Shirt Accessories Shirt accessories including collar stays ($3.99-$6.99), buttons ($6.99), sleeve alterations ($21), belts, socks, and pocket squares.
• Made-to-Order (MTM) Custom Shirt Service Custom shirt-making service offering over 300 fabrics, 53 base sizes with detailed adjustments, and customization of collar, cuffs, plackets, pockets, and buttons. All shirts are made in Japan with a 3-4 week turnaround.
• Order Salon MTM Consultation In-person made-to-order shirt consultation services available at the New York Order Salon (reopened 2024), Washington D.C. Order Salon (opened April 2026), and San Francisco Order Salon (opened June 2026), with mobile trunk shows visiting Miami, Chicago, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles.
• Custom Suit Service Limited-time custom suit fair events offering bespoke suits, trousers, and jackets in the USA with a 3-month turnaround time.
• Online Custom Shirt Reorder System Online system allowing customers to reorder previous custom shirts using their order history, with options to select the same fabric or a different fabric.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of reviews are 5-star ratings (699 out of 793 total reviews)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Toda ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027Kamakura Shirts and Toda Construction have joined Team P-FACTS to demonstrate clothing collection and circulation as part of GREEN×EXPO 2027 sustainability initiative. The partnership focuses on environmental sustainability through textile recycling and circular fashion demonstration at the upcoming expo.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gitman Bros. American premium shirt manufacturer producing dress and casual shirts with heritage and craft positioning. Comparable to Kamakura in shirt-specialist focus, premium fabric sourcing, and traditional construction methods targeting menswear enthusiasts.
• Hamilton Shirts: U.S.-based premium shirt maker specializing in dress shirts with custom and made-to-measure services. Comparable to Kamakura in shirt-only focus, premium pricing, and serving professional customers seeking elevated dress shirts with personalization options.
• J. Press: American Ivy League heritage menswear brand specializing in dress shirts, suiting, and traditional tailored clothing. Comparable to Kamakura's Kamakura Classics line as a peer in the Ivy League and American traditional menswear segment with overlapping customer base.
• Turnbull & Asser: British heritage shirtmaker known for bespoke and made-to-measure dress shirts with traditional construction techniques. Comparable to Kamakura in craftsmanship focus, premium pricing, and bespoke custom shirt services for discerning professional and menswear customers.
• Proper Cloth: Digital-native made-to-measure shirt brand offering online customization with multiple fits and fabric choices. Directly comparable to Kamakura's MTM service as a custom dress shirt competitor targeting similar professional and menswear-enthusiast customers via e-commerce.

Broad incumbents

• Brooks Brothers: Historic American menswear retailer with a broad assortment of dress shirts, suits, and tailored clothing. Comparable to Kamakura Shirts as a premium dress shirt and suiting destination for professional men, though operating at much greater scale and broader product breadth.
• Charvet Place Vendôme: Historic Parisian shirtmaker known for luxury bespoke and ready-to-wear dress shirts. Comparable to Kamakura at the upper end of the premium shirt market in craftsmanship, fabric quality, and bespoke services, though with a much higher price point and broader brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Ratio Clothing: Online made-to-measure shirt brand with extensive fabric library and digital customization tools. Comparable to Kamakura's MTM offering as a digital-first competitor in custom dress shirts, though with less emphasis on Japanese craftsmanship and physical consultation.
• Allevolto: Italian-made custom shirt brand offering made-to-measure dress shirts with online configuration. Comparable to Kamakura in MTM custom dress shirts, though emphasizing Italian rather than Japanese manufacturing heritage and serving a partially overlapping professional customer base.

Regional players

• Beams Plus: Japanese menswear brand with American traditional and Ivy League-inspired collections including shirts, knitwear, and outerwear. Comparable to Kamakura as a Japan-based peer in the Ametora/Ivy segment with overlapping design language and premium casual menswear positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kamakura-shirts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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