We at Haku are thrilled with our global fanbase. It's a joy to connect with talented and creative individuals worldwide. Following our Yorkshire venture, we're excited to introduce Vaughn from California.


Vaughn, a native of LA, studied at Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania. He spent 5 years in Brazil, where he wrote the award-winning documentary "Tropicália". With experience in hospitality, he's designed numerous restaurants and bars. Now, he heads KENZAN, a Malibu-based design studio specializing in interior, floral, and sonic architecture. Explore his eclectic style in our look book.

Urban Gardener

Urban Gardener

Being close to nature is fantastic for your mental health. An often underrated benefit? Gardening attire has never looked cooler or more contemporary. The dungarees are the standout piece, but paired with a quality long sleeve achieves an understated ruggedness that works in the city and the great outdoors alike.

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Overalls can be challenging in terms of styling. Thanks to the matt texture, this one strikes the right balance. If you want to include a overall in your outfit, pay attention to color and material and you'll see how verstatile they are!

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NANGA is famous for its down jackets and shrugs but they also make fantastic overalls. Cut from a durable burn-resistant material, this one is far more stylish than one might think at first . Pair it with a pigment-dyed T-shirts from GOODON to elevate the entire look!

Workwear 2.0

Workwear 2.0

Workwear doesn't always have to be heavy to be heavy-duty! This outfit takes inspiration from hardwearing garments but shows a lighter side, allowing everything to drape nicely. Fatigues and grandad shirt never looked more effortless. And a bucket hat shields your eyes from the sun and adds a playful element to any outfit.

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Fuji

The star of the show is the shirt with its natural texture of linen and a relaxed silhouette. It's the perfect piece to combine with various colors and shapes. If you are after a relaxed style that still feels mature, this combo with fagigue pants and bucket hat is a perfect example. 

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Summer is long and you might get bored with wearing T-shirts every single day; I think T-shirt shaped shirts simply have a different vibe. The hat does a lot for this outfit here, they don't say "a hat makes a man" for no reason. HIGHER is a fantastic choice for headwear, they make every hat by hand in their own factory in Japan.

Coat is King

Coat is King

Coats aren't a stuffy remnant of the past anymore but an understated fashion piece that should be part of any wardrobe. A light summer coat sees you through three seasons with ease and adds an element of boldness to your look. Dress it up for a more formal look or just enjoy some relaxed silhouettes for the more relaxed events. Trust us, it's hard to get it wrong with a quality coat.

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Don't the simple look of this coat deceive you, this one is special. 

Due to the sophisticated Japanese silhouette and careful sewing, this one is cut above the rest. We are sometimes worried that Japanese sizing doesn't work for taller people, but Vaughn pulls it off so efforlessly. We are happy to see that sizing isn't an issue any more!

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Simple outfits are far more challenging than one might think. As a matter of fact, the simpler the outfit, the more important the silhouette and the quality of the fabric. You can tell just by looking at the photos that this coat is meticulously cut from a different (premium) cloth.

Off Duty

Off Duty

There is no shortage of military influencers when it comes to fashion, and it's easy to see why. Various subcultures have incorporated military garments into their iconic looks that stand the test of time. Look at the combination of a bucket hat with fatigue pants here. Combined with a relaxed white long sleeve, you're left with a timeless look that is perfect for any occasion.

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Using only natural materials, the sustainable GOHEMP T-shirts have a great texture.

The natural color style fits so well here, you'd think Vaughn had worn it for years.

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GOHEMP T-shirts make summer more comfortable, that's facts. There is a wide range of variations, from basic designs to football-shaped ones and they're sort of a well-kept secret here in Japan.

BLUE BOOKS CO. is committed to Japanese production and designing small batch collections that are refreshingly different from other brands.

Modern Beach Boy

Modern Beach Boy

Summer is upon us, and nothing beats beach vibes to fully embrace the season. The modern beach boy is not limited to loud Hawaiian shirts anymore; smarter options elevate your summer look to a whole new level. Why not combine some classy shorts with American Ivy-inspired shorts with a longer silhouette? Top it off with a cap to add some casual to your cool.

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I am loving this fresh summer vibe! The green striped shirt elevates the level of shorts style. Shirts don't always have to be formal to mean business. This outit is a great example for that!

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Fuji

A clean shirt and relaxed half bottoms makes for a strong outfit. Why not bring a bit of this West Coast style to your summer months to add a bit of playfulness to your summer look?

Leisure Layers

Leisure Layers

The secret to a good layered look is to get the foundations right because you want to be able to switch it up. In this case, the vest is a standout piece, but it works so well because the rest of the outfit is so well balanced. When you wear this vest, there's a rugged feel. You look stylish but ready to get your hands dirty. Take the vest off, and you look cool like a cucumber, perfectly dressed for sipping a cocktail on a Friday night.

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This vest is one of my favorite items! It is such a unique design but somehow it works with various basic items like shirts, T-shirt and chinos. It's a standout piece that changes an outfit completely in the best of ways!

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These FOB FACTORY painter pants feature an impressive big herringbone pattern that is best appreciated in person. They might just look like another pair of white pants but this ecru fabric is far more interesting than one might think at first.