South Korean streetwear brand Worksout, founded by Kang Seunghyuk in 2003, is opening its first Tokyo flagship in Minami-Aoyama on April 11. The space features a minimalist industrial design with concrete and metal elements. Known for architecturally distinctive stores in Seoul’s Apgujeong and Hongdae, Worksout has built a reputation as a hub for high-end fashion, footwear, and culture. The Tokyo location will serve as a brand incubator, delivering the core values of select labels to the Japanese market. To mark the opening, the store will release limited collaborative pieces including OTW by Vans x Bedwin & The Heartbreakers “Authentic & Half Cab.”

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