Maison Kitsuné

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The Kitsuné Company S.A.S doing business as Maison Kitsuné (French pronunciation: [mezɔ̃ kitsune]); is a French lifestyle brand founded in 2002 by Gildas Loaëc, Masaya Kuroki, and the London-based company Åbäke.[1] Kitsuné operates as a fashion brand, a record label, an art gallery, and a chain of cafés and restaurants worldwide. Kitsune (きつね, ) is the Japanese word for "fox," which is featured prominently in their ready-to-wear collections. Kitsuné Musique and Café Kitsuné are the sub-brands of their record label and chain of coffee shops, respectively.

The Kitsuné Company S.A.S
Maison Kitsuné
Company typePrivate (S.A.S)
Industry
Founded2002; 22 years ago (2002) in Paris, France
Founder
  • Masaya Kuroki
  • Gildas Loaëc
Headquarters9, rue du Helder, ,
France
Number of locations
35 boutiques (2022)
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Gildas Loaëc (CEO)
Products
Websitemaisonkitsune.com

History

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Founding

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Maison Kitsuné was founded in 2002 as a record label by Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki in Paris.[2] The founders first met in Loaëc's record shop in Paris where house music lovers, including Kuroki, Daft Punk, and others, frequented.[2] After a trip to Japan for a music video together, they came up with the idea of launching a lifestyle brand not confined to one discipline.[2] The result was Maison Kitsuné, which blends music and fashion as a multi-faceted Paris-meets-Tokyo brand.[2] The pair promoted the brand by performing DJ sets, which was followed by the release of the first t-shirt, shirt, dress, and eventually a full-fledged ready-to-wear collection in 2005 that represents 90 percent of its revenue today.[2] Before co-founding the company, Loaëc worked with Daft Punk and also with Thomas Bangalter's record label Roulé.[3][unreliable source?]

In 2013, Maison Kitsuné expanded their brand by opening a coffee shop called Café Kitsuné in Tokyo, Japan.[2] The first café-restaurant opened in Paris, France in 2019.[4] They have since expanded Café Kitsuné to 26 locations worldwide, including in Tokyo, Paris, New York City, London, Vancouver, and Shanghai.[4]

The name Kitsuné comes from the Japanese word kitsune (hiragana: きつね; kanji: ) meaning "fox". In Japan, the fox is said to have the power to change its appearance and its face; the many faces and appearances of the fox represent the different parts and directions of Kitsuné.[5]

Kitsuné Musique

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Kitsuné Musique
 
Founded2002; 22 years ago (2002) in Paris, France
Founder
  • Masaya Kuroki
  • Gildas Loaëc
Distributor(s)
Genre
Country of origin
LocationParis, France
Official websiteOfficial website

Artists

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Note: This list does not include artists whose songs appeared solely on compilations released by Kitsuné.

References

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  1. ^ "An Interview with Maison Kitsuné". [failed verification]
  2. ^ a b c d e f Bein, Kat (25 March 2020). "Label Spotlight: Kitsune Blends Music & Fashion From Paris to Tokyo". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  3. ^ Darmendrail, Gérome (5 October 2007). "An Interview with France's Kitsuné". Beatportal. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  4. ^ a b Burlet, Fleur (20 September 2019). "Maison Kitsuné Debuts First Restaurant in Paris". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  5. ^ Constant, Fabien (4 November 2009). "Kitsuné is Japanese for "fox"". Sundance Channel. Archived from the original on 6 November 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  6. ^ "Acid Girls". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  7. ^ "ADAM SKY". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Alan Braxe & Fred Falke". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Alex Gopher". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  10. ^ "AppalOOsa". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Archigram". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  12. ^ "DJ Assault". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Autokratz". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  14. ^ "Beataucue". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.[permanent dead link]
  15. ^ "Beni". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Benjamin Theves". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Big Face". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Bitchee Bitchee Ya Ya Ya". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Black Strobe". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  20. ^ "Bloc Party". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  21. ^ "Boys Noize". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  22. ^ "Buscabulla". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  23. ^ "Captain Comatose". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Cazals". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  25. ^ "Chew Lips". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  26. ^ "Christopher Just". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  27. ^ "Meet the Musicians in Maison Kitsuné's Latest Mixtape". The Business of Fashion. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  28. ^ "CLASSIXX". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  29. ^ "Crystal Fighters". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  30. ^ "Cut Copy". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  31. ^ "David E. Sugar". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  32. ^ "Delphic". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  33. ^ "Dieter Schmidt". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  34. ^ "Digitalism". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  35. ^ "Fantastic Plastic Machine (feat. Incognito)". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  36. ^ "Fischerspooner". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  37. ^ "Florrie". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  38. ^ "Fox 'n' Wolf". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  39. ^ "Gigamesh". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  40. ^ "Dj Gregory". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  41. ^ "Guns'n'Bombs". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  42. ^ "Hadouken!". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  43. ^ "Heartsrevolution". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  44. ^ "Hey Today !". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  45. ^ "Housse de Racket". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  46. ^ "I Scream Ice Cream". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  47. ^ "Is Tropical". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  48. ^ "Jence". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  49. ^ "Jennifer Delano". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  50. ^ "Joakim". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  51. ^ "Joe and Will Ask?". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  52. ^ "Jupiter". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  53. ^ "Juveniles". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  54. ^ "Kaos". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  55. ^ "Karma Fields". Kitsuné. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  56. ^ "Kilo Kish". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  57. ^ "Kaos featuring Khan". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  58. ^ "Klaxons". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  59. ^ "La Roux". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  60. ^ "Le Corps Mice de Françoise". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  61. ^ "Les Gillettes". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  62. ^ "Lost Valentinos". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  63. ^ "Label Focus: Kitsuné". Mixmag. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  64. ^ "Marco Dos Santos". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  65. ^ "MAY68". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  66. ^ Bein, Kat (25 March 2020). "Label Spotlight: Kitsune Blends Music & Fashion From Paris to Tokyo". Billboard. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  67. ^ "MOTHXR". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  68. ^ "Palermo Disko Machine". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  69. ^ Shackleford, Tom (21 June 2017). "Daft Punk team up with Australian group Parcels for new single 'Overnight'". AXS. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  70. ^ "Passions". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  71. ^ "Pat Lok". Kitsuné. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  72. ^ "Phoenix". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  73. ^ "Phones". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  74. ^ "Pin Me Down". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  75. ^ "Play Paul". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  76. ^ "Polarsets". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  77. ^ "Punks Jump Up". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  78. ^ "Rex the Dog". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  79. ^ "Ruben Dawnson". Kitsuné.
  80. ^ "S'Express". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  81. ^ "Schwarz Dont Crack debut EP "Charade" out on October 7th!". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  82. ^ "Simian Mobile Disco". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  83. ^ "Slagsmalsklubben". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  84. ^ "Streetlife DJs". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  85. ^ "Ted & Francis". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  86. ^ "The Teenagers". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  87. ^ "Thieves Like Us". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  88. ^ "The cultural impact of Maison Kitsuné compilations". Huck. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  89. ^ "Tomboy". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  90. ^ "Two Door Cinema Club". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  91. ^ "urfabrique". Kitsuné. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  92. ^ "Volga Select". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  93. ^ "The Whip". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  94. ^ "The World Domination VS. Adam Sky". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  95. ^ "Years & Years". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  96. ^ "Yelle". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  97. ^ "YOU LOVE HER". Kitsuné. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  98. ^ "Zongamin". Kitsuné. Archived from the original on 20 January 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
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