From Osaka to the World, Japanese Leather Craftsmanship.(British GQ)

In 1998, in Osaka,
Y’2 LEATHER began with only a handful of craftsmen.
Instead of simply sourcing leather and making garments,
we asked ourselves a deeper question:

“What kind of leather do we want to create?”

To pursue that answer, we visited tanneries across Japan,
building relationships and developing materials together.
From crafting the leather to crafting the garment,
we have remained committed to a fully integrated approach.

From this philosophy, our original leathers were born—
dyed with traditional Japanese methods such as persimmon tannin, indigo, and sumi ink,
and made from horsehide, steerhide, sheepskin and other carefully selected hides.
We craft each piece to embody not trends,
but the strength to age beautifully over time.

Today, we are proud to share that our long–standing dedication
has been recognized by British GQ,
one of the most influential men’s fashion magazines in the world.
Y’2 LEATHER is featured in the
December 2025 / January 2026 “GQ’s Lookbook” edition.

Craftsmanship and Authentic Leather, Appreciated Worldwide

British GQ is read not only across Europe,
but throughout the United States, Asia, and the global fashion industry.

Y’2 LEATHER is not a “trend brand.”
In fact, we have always chosen craftsmanship, material honesty,
and authenticity over chasing trends.

Being selected by GQ affirms that
true materials and sincere craftsmanship
now resonate across borders and cultures.

Leather Crafted in Osaka, Now Featured in London.

Every Y’2 LEATHER product is made in our workshop
in Higashinari, Osaka.
Our craftsmen work directly with each hide—
cutting, skiving, stitching, finishing—
layer upon layer of handwork that has remained unchanged for decades.

There are realms that machines, no matter how advanced,
can never reach.
We believe that is where true craftsmanship lives.

To have a garment born in our Osaka workshop
appear on the pages of British GQ
is both an honor and a tremendous encouragement.

Timeless Leather, From Osaka to the World.

More than 27 years since our founding,
Y’2 LEATHER continues to uphold the ethos of
“creating leather, then creating garments.”
This integrated approach remains the foundation of our brand
and the heart of our craftsmanship.

Our feature in GQ is not a destination,
but a milestone along the way.
What we aim to deliver are
leathers that accompany you for a lifetime,
and value that deepens with time.

From our Osaka workshop to the world,
we will continue to craft leather that speaks for itself—
genuine, enduring, and unmistakably Y’2 LEATHER.