Rikuya Hayashi (born in Tokyo, 1995).
After studying at Bunka Gakuen University, coconogacco and FIT in New York, he graduated from Musashino Art University
He invents textiles, conceives color and texture and alter silhouette with a hint of workwear and military clothing.
SUGARHILL is known for its own original textiles. In collaboration with various factories in Japan, we develop products with quality texture, feelings and color.

“Sugarhill”, started in 2016 by the designer, Rikuya Hayashi, while he was still a university student. Gathering popularity among young generations with his collections of sublimating rough military, work wear into high quality wear through his independently developed materials and patterns.
Last year, he was awarded the TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2022, at the young age of 26 years old. Having taken their first step towards advancing overseas, we spoke to Mr. Hayashi, on this brand that is greatly expected to excel forward in the future.

Read the interview done by Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo of Rikuya Hayashi

Photo: Rikuya Hayashi