BIG YANK is the workwear brand launched in 1919 by the Reliance Company based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is famous for its workwear with unique details such as convenience pockets, known as cigarette pocket called "gacha-pocket" and "yama-pocket". BIG YANK eventually disappeared, but in 2011, Kinji Teramoto reissued the brand under its own name. In recent years, he has been proposing new forms of BIG YANK, focusing on work shirts faithfully reproduced from fabric and parts.
DIRECTED BY YUTAKA FUJIHARA
"The BIG YANK I wanted to deliver to you all."
With vintage specialist Yutaka Fujihara of BerBerJin as Creative Director, a new season begins as BIG YANK is rebuilt from the ground up.
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FORTELA × BIG YANK SPECIAL ORDER — STAKES
BIG YANK, founded in Chicago in 1919, and FORTELA, the Italian brand led by Alessandro Squarzi, come together for STAKES, a collaboration born from a shared appreciation for vintage clothing and an eye for its details.Special orders for STAKES open on Saturday, November 21, 2026.A 1950s Western Shirt, Reimagined for TodayInspired by American Western shirts of the 1950s, STAKES faithfully recreates classic details of the era, including flap chest pockets, Western yokes, and snap buttons.For this special order, STAKES will be available in three new cotton twill colors and a burgundy plaid flannel.STAKES TWILLCOLOR: NATURAL / KHAKI / BROWNSIZE: XS / S / M / L / XLPRICE: ¥42,900 (tax included)STAKES PLAID FLANNELCOLOR: BURGUNDYSIZE: XS / S / M / L / XLPRICE: ¥55,000 (tax included)ORDER INFORMATIONVENUE · THE ARKEOS CLUB GINZAGoogle Maps | InstagramORDER PERIOD · Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, November 29, 2026The FORTELA TRUNK SHOW will take place at THE ARKEOS CLUB GINZA throughout the order period. You can see the STAKES samples in person at the show or place an order through the official THE ARKEOS CLUB online store.We invite you to discover the STAKES collection during this special event.
Holiday Shipping and Customer Service Schedule
Please see our shipping and customer service schedule for September 19–27, 2026. Shipping and customer service will be available on September 24, with regular operations resuming on September 28.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 THE ARKEOS CLUB (TAC) open
"From clothing, to culture. From the past, to the future." With this philosophy, Pierre Fournier and Kinji Teramoto have built THE ARKEOS CLUB (TAC).THE ARKEOS CLUB, which started on the 2nd floor of Ginza in December 2024, will open a new space that further expands its world on September 19, 2026 (Saturday), on the 1st floor of the Ginza Morita Building, directly opposite its current location.This new space aims to convey the history and culture behind clothing and connect it to the next generation. It will feature brands such as ANATOMICA, Rocky Mountain Featherbed, and BIG YANK, all beloved across eras.From BIG YANK, a limited-edition model of the iconic "Y1942 (mountain pocket)" specially made from 8oz denim will be available. Featuring navy stitching and light blue bar tacks, this piece allows you to enjoy its aging process from its rigid state.Y1942 DENIM｜EXCLUSIVE ORDER FOR THE ARKEOS CLUBPrice: ¥41,800 (tax included)Order period: September 19 (Sat) - September 30 (Wed)Delivery: Late December 2026On September 22 (Tuesday), Yutaka Fujihara will be accepting reservations in-store.Mail order is also available. For more details, please contact THE ARKEOS CLUB (TAC).We look forward to welcoming you to THE ARKEOS CLUB (TAC) for new encounters with clothing.We await your visit.Inquiries regarding this productTHE ARKEOS CLUB (TAC)104-0061Ginza Morita Building 1F, 3-3-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo11:00-19:00MAIL：ginza@arkeosclub.comTEL：080-7688-3665
WHEELER & DEALER ON THE ROAD FALL / WINTER 2026
To mark the release of the BIG YANK 26AW COLLECTION, we're hitting the road with the WHEELER & DEALER TOUR 2026. This season's lineup includes a new denim jacket, a gray chambray shirt, a black chambray set-up, and more: pieces inspired by vintage and tailored to become the next BIG YANK staples.Creative Director Yutaka Fujihara will be in store at each stop throughout the tour.Hear directly from the maker himself about the background and details of each piece, and how he hopes you'll wear them.TOUR DATESSat, September 12 – Sun, September 13ANATOMICA NAGOYA / Google Maps Tue, September 22THE ARKEOS CLUB GINZA / Google Maps Sat, September 26 – Sun, September 27A’r FUKUOKA / Google Maps It's a chance to see and feel the new 26AW pieces in person and experience where BIG YANK is today.We look forward to seeing you there.
Summer Holiday Shipping & Customer Service Update
Our online store will remain open during our summer holiday closure. Orders placed from August 11–16 will begin shipping on August 17.
Payment Methods Update
We've added new payment methods to make shopping even more convenient.