Blackmeans is a Tokyo-based leatherwear and accessories brand founded in 2008, rooted in Japanese hardcore punk, motorcycle, and tribal aesthetics. Known for its obsessive commitment to craftsmanship, the brand employs handcrafted techniques such as hand-cutting, printing, studding, washing, and distressing to create high-end leather jackets, denim, pants, and signature accessories like circular coin pouches and brass‑knuckle lighter cases. Its architectural silhouettes, balanced between rebellious edge and technical precision, have elevated Blackmeans into a cult favourite among global fashion enthusiasts. Highsnobiety highlights Blackmeans’s “restless creativity” and its consistent evolution since 2008 celebration of punk legends and Japanese leathercraft tradition