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Created in 2002 by Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki, Kitsuné offers a unique, inspirational Art de Vivreblending a fashion brand (Maison Kitsuné), music label (Kitsuné Musique) and cafés, roasteries, bars and restaurants (Café Kitsuné). Over the last twenty one years, the multi-faceted Paris- meets- Tokyo brand has consistently grown and increased its international influence organically, building a loyal fan base all over the world. Independent Paris fashion house Maison Kitsuné draws its inspiration from the thread between Paris and Tokyo, offering a wardrobe that subtly blends sharp tailoring, distinct streetwear influences, playfulness and wearable, comfort-focused designs. Since inception, Maison Kitsuné has grown its network of directly owned and operated stores to 45 locations across the world including Paris, New York City, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Los Angeles and Vancouver.The collection is also available online via the brand’s e-commerce site, as well as in more than 400 points of sale worldwide. Music label Kitsuné Musique’s philosophy has always been about singling out the up-and coming talents about to break through in music. Over the years, Kitsuné Musique has become the first home of now unmissable artists such as Parcels,Two Door Cinema Club, Digitalism and more. If there is a Kitsuné sound, then it’s an incredibly diverse one, led by the passion for talent scouting. Specialty coffee retailer Café Kitsune pays tribute to the pleasure of enjoying a quality coffee in iconic locations. Created in 2013, Café Kitsuné has grown to a network of 25 cafés across the world including Tokyo, Paris, Seoul, New York City, Beijing and Vancouver, achieving cult status amongst specialty coffee lovers around the world. In 2019, Café Kitsuné has also extended its activities to new business lines, adding roasteries, bars and restaurants to its range.

Formed in 1990 by Matt Black & Jon More (Coldcut)

Defected Records is an independent British record label specialising in house music recordings, compilation albums, an internationally syndicated radio show, events, publishing, artist booking and management. Established in 1999 by former AM:PM and Cooltempo A&R Simon Dunmore. Defected has a number of sub-labels including DFTD, Soulfuric, 4 To The Floor, Glitterbox Recordings and Classic Music Company, Defected also owns and manages over 30 catalogues for heritage house imprints. The Defected catalogue includes singles from artists such as Bob Sinclar, Kings of Tomorrow, Masters At Work, Inner City, Dennis Ferrer, Lenny Fontana, DJ Gregory, Mr G, MK and more recently Franky Rizardo, Purple Disco Machine, Amine Edge & DANCE, Peggy Gou and many more. Defected run events globally including stages at major music festivals and standalone club nights, as well as residencies in Ibiza since 2003. 2016 saw the inaugural Defected Croatia, a 6-day festival that draws more than 4,000 people from the UK, Australia, North America, South Africa and all corners of Europe, featuring 80+ artists from the Defected roster from across the years. One of the longest running independent labels of its kind, Defected has paved the way for house music in the UK and remained a well-respected constant in the music industry for 20 years. More than just a label, the recipe for Defected Records’ success has been its ability to evolve and adapt within the industry, while maintaining a robust ethos and core musical identity. One of the longest running independent labels of its kind, Defected has paved the way for house music in the UK and remained a well-respected constant in the music industry for 20 years. https://defected.com https://www.facebook.com/DefectedRecords/ https://twitter.com/DefectedRecords https://www.instagram.com/defectedrecords/