mastermind JAPAN mastermind (no pun intended) Masaaki Homma's solo career in fashion wasn't as smooth as most people would assume. After leaving the tutelage of famed Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, one would think that having a mentor whose name was well-decorated in fashion would almost assure success. Despite failing to sell during the launch in 1997, the brand gained ground in North America, and soon spread to worldwide success. After 15 years, Homma shut down mastermind JAPAN and in 2017, moved to his efforts into mastermind WORLD, and the signature skull and bones logo thrives all over the world as a collaborator giant. Characterized by diversity brought upon by streetwear, sportswear, and luxury fashion, quality and modernity propel the brand forward.