since 2008, blackmeans has been producing leather goods referencing japanese punk rock culture and post-anarchism ideas. there is a heavy sense of DIY factor within the garments, parallelling the underground punk scene that is still present in the suburbs of japan. the biker and tribal motifs are brought out by the brand using traditional japanese craftsmanship which often includes hand-stitched elements. even though they have been around for only a decade, the brand has managed to expand beyond the country and attract punk fanatics around the world.
