Toyo Enterprise

The Toyo story starts with its predecessor company, Kosho & Co., an import/export company for clothing fabric that was founded in the wake of World War II. Toyo Enterprise was officially established in Tokyo, in November of 1965 by an important member of the Kosho Company, Susumu Kobayashi.

It wasn’t until after the Vietnam War ended in 1975 that Toyo Enterprise would become a fully domestic manufacturer. It was then that Toyo’s most recognisable brand, Sugar Cane, was born. Specialising in work clothing and denim jeans, Toyo’s domestic brand was heavily influenced by the company’s long-standing association with America.

Toyo Enterprise continues to be a multi-faceted heritage clothing brand based in Japan. It's focus remains on quality clothing that is true to original designs, built using vintage sewing machines and time-honoured construction techniques.

There are many brands, lines, and labels under the Toyo Enterprise name. Here at I&P we focus on Sugar Cane, Buzz Rickson's and Whitesville.