THE FASHIONISTA BIBLE · JAPONISTA UNIVERSE
SOPHNET.: Hirofumi Kiyonaga’s House of Uniform
SOPH., the parent label, was established in 1998 by Hirofumi Kiyonaga. Under it sit three lines: SOPHNET., F.C. Real Bristol and uniform experiment, the last co-led by Hiroshi Fujiwara. The house is told in N.HOOLYWOOD and SOPHNET.: Two Houses of Considered Uniform and dated in the Encyclopedia.
The collection will fill as the archive grows. Season, size and condition are recorded in each description, and the season on the inside tag is often the best guide to dating a piece.
The Hunting Salon™
If you are looking for a particular SOPHNET. piece or season, the Hunting Salon™ can assist discreetly with search, verification and shipping.
Curator’s note: SOPHNET. belongs to the orbit of Ura-Harajuku labels mapped in Ura-Harajuku: A Reader’s Guide. Continue with the Fashionista Bible, the directory of Japanese fashion designers and the collector guides.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded SOPHNET.?
Hirofumi Kiyonaga, who established the parent label SOPH. in 1998.
What is F.C. Real Bristol?
A fictional football club created by Kiyonaga, whose garments are meant to be worn on and off the pitch. One account dates its beginning to 1999.
How is condition described?
Every piece carries a Japanese condition rank from N to C, explained in Japanese Condition Ranks Explained.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. Duties vary by destination; see Import Duties on Luxury Goods from Japan.
Index terms: sophnet · soph · hirofumi kiyonaga · f.c. real bristol · fcrb · uniform experiment · japanese streetwear · ura-harajuku
