Snow Peak is a brand of outdoor equipment and clothing for women and men.
Founder : Yukio Yamai in 1958 in Niigata Prefecture
Launch of the Snow Peak Apparel clothing line : 2014 under the direction of Lisa Yamai, granddaughter of the founder.
Distribution : stores in Japan, United States and London. Otherwise, online at www.snowpeak.com
Philosophy : Snow Peak creates gear and clothing that stands the test of time, prioritizing minimalist and elegant design details so as not to distract from the beauty of nature.
A little history of the brand : The name comes from Mount Tanigawa that the founder used to explore. He was dissatisfied with his equipment and also with the scarce supply of this particular type of equipment. This pushed him to create his own brand. A happy coincidence, or rather an element in favor of the creation of his brand, his hometown, Tsubame Sanjo, had many qualified metallurgists.
Yukio's son, Tohru Yamai took over the company and distributed the brand in the United States in 1999. He took care to shape a brand image to inspire people in their relationship with nature, so that they live in harmony with her.
In 2014, Lisa Yamai, Yukio's granddaughter, launched Snow Peak Apparel. This development helped establish the brand's notoriety in the fashion world.