Meet Ryota Sakai of Delinquent Bros in Little Tokyo Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ryota Sakai.

Ryota, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started Delinquent bros in 2010, back in Tokyo Japan then I moved to LA in 2014. I am mostly inspired by 1940s ~ 1950s Vintage Clothing for my designs. I used to be a vintage clothing buyer/seller. I loved vintage clothing so much, I based my brand as a homage to it.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I believe the hardest part for me was updating the fits from vintage patterns to cater to a modern market.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Delinquent Bros – what should we know?
I am a one man show. I am in charge of design and marketing. A lot of vintage details go into my clothing, and I am proud of that fact. Those who understand it will appreciate it just a bit more. Most of my higher-end products I still have manufactured in Japan, to ensure high quality.

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
Zac Vargas was a big part in the foundation of me establishing my business here in Los Angeles. My headquarters now is inside his store, Space City Vintage, in Little Tokyo.

Contact Info:

• Address: E 1st St #339,Los Angeles 90012
• Website: delinquent-bros.com
• Phone: 5622099488
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: delinquent_bros

Image Credit:
Ryota Sakai, Guillermo Cuevas , Yuri Houston

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