HUMAN MADE has announced its decision to acquire all outstanding shares of UNDERCOVER, bringing the iconic brand into its corporate fold. A basic agreement was reached on June 15, 2026, with the formal contract expected this September and the final transfer scheduled for February 2027. Under this timeline, UNDERCOVER will officially become a consolidated subsidiary of HUMAN MADE in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending January 2028.

This acquisition marks a major milestone for Japanese fashion history. UNDERCOVER founder Jun Takahashi shares a friendship spanning over three decades with NIGO®, the major shareholder and creative director of HUMAN MADE. The two creators were central figures in the 1990s Ura-Harajuku street culture scene and previously co-founded the legendary retail shop NOWHERE in 1993.

HUMAN MADE believes that UNDERCOVER’s creative philosophy matches its own business vision. Discussions are currently moving forward to purchase 100% of the brand’s shares, which are held by Jun Takahashi and Hiroshi Takahashi. The final acquisition price has not yet been determined.