HATRA is one of those rare brands that emerged from the ether fully formed. Exemplifying the ethos of quality over quantity, their collections consist of a tidy number of pieces executed with a delicate balance of technical precision and refreshingly original design. A clear outlier amid the sea of superficial Tokyo brands, HATRA’s collections are informed by a philosophical bent that has perhaps been misunderstood at times. Nonetheless, designer Keisuke Nagami remains singularly focused on the pursuit of his own unique aesthetic, without pandering to the common popular denominator.