About
Extending the life of clothing
A response to the exhaustion of an ever-accelerating cycle of consumption.
I make each garment one at a time, creating clothes that give you a reason to value and keep them for years.
Time
Clothing is never made overnight. A single garment requires many hands and a great deal of time. Yet in today’s accelerating cycle of consumption, that accumulated labor and time are often used up and discarded without receiving the value they deserve.
With respect for everyone involved in making, TMMY looks again at the fundamental—and deeply rewarding—act of caring for and continuing to use what we own.
Trace
We have kept asking how clothing can become something other than easily disposable—something people want to care for and keep using. One answer is to rebuild, through clothing, an emotional connection with the maker and the visible traces of handwork.
When that connection exists, a garment is no longer an impersonal consumer object; it becomes a singular piece with human warmth. We believe its life then extends naturally. TMMY offers an experience that moves beyond simple consumption as one way to help clothing last longer.
Material
Every TMMY piece is made only from fabrics found by visiting textile regions across Japan—materials whose background and quality we can stand behind. Each item is carefully designed down to the details and made in a timeless form, with the aim of becoming an entry point into the experience of valuing one thing.
To extend the life of clothing, the object itself must first be honest and well made. From that foundation, we offer clothing of dependable quality that can be worn with confidence for years.
Designer–Maker
Tomoya Matsuda / 松田 朋也
Designer-Maker
After graduating from Keio University’s Faculty of Business and Commerce and Bunka Fashion College’s evening program in garment construction, Matsuda worked in PR communications at a creative agency. There, he deepened his understanding of Japan’s textile regions, the work of craftspeople, and the environmental issues surrounding clothing—shaping the concerns and perspective that underpin TMMY.
He fully launched TMMY in 2025. From design and patternmaking to sewing, sashiko, and dyeing, he personally oversees and carries out the making process from beginning to end.