03 / ARCHIVEHISTORY

Ichiyoshi Hotta founded Hotta Shoten in Kobe Sannomiya.

Sanki Shoji Co., Ltd. established in Fushimi-cho, Higashi-ku (now Chuo-ku), Osaka.

Opened Tokyo Branch in the Ginza Namiki-dori Tsukuba Building

Initiation of Jägermeister Sales (–2009)

Built a new company building in Kawaramachi, Higashi-ku, Osaka (now Chuo-ku) and moved the head office there.

Launch of "Elegance Paris", acquisition of exclusive distribution rights for "Elegance" in Japan in 1981 (until 2000)

Handling of "Anjona" begins (through 2023)

Established affiliate B.A. International Co., Ltd., which became Bally Japan Co., Ltd. in 1988 (~1999).
Became the sole agent for Cartier watches in Japan, and "Les Must de Cartier Co., Ltd." was established in 1982 (~1988).

(until 2012) Japan's sole distributor of Krizia

Became the exclusive distributor in Japan for women's prêt-à-porter "Madame Grès" (~2007)

Product Center completed in Bentencho

Former President Hajime Hotta Receives the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, "Cavaliere Ufficiale"

Opening of Milan Office

President Hotta receives the "Medaille de la Ville de Paris" from the City of Paris
Start of "Bogner" handling

Yasuhiko Hotta appointed new president, company to adopt two-headquarters system (East and West)

Established affiliate company Max Mara Japan Co., Ltd.
Began handling "Castelbajac" (until 2005)

35th Anniversary SANKI Sound Collection: 10 Performances at 7 Locations Nationwide

35th Anniversary and Inauguration Party for Chairman Hitoshi Hotta and President Yasuhiko Hotta at Hotel Villa d'Este on Lake Como, Italy

Milan office to become local subsidiary SANKI SHOJI Europe

Chairman Hotta Receives "Moda Made in Italy Award"

Chairman Hotta Awarded French National Order of Merit (Rank of Officer)

Began handling "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" (until 2000)
Began handling "Moschino" (until 2002)

Commenced handling "Cacharel" women's wear (~2003)
Commenced handling "Elle Uno" (~2008)

Official website www.sanki-brand.com launched
"Etro" men's line handled (until 2008)

45th Anniversary & Max Mara Japan 10th Anniversary Europe Study Tour

A show will be held to commemorate our 45th anniversary and the 45th anniversary of the Milano Collection announcement.

Established affiliate company, Knightsbridge International Corporation

President Hotta receives the "Life In Style Award" from the Italian Trade Agency
Launch of "Maurizio Pecoraro" (until 2018)
Opening of men's select shop "Zephyro"

Established Milan Representative Office, Closed Sanki Shoji Europe
Began handling "Alessandro Dell'Acqua" (until 2010)
Began handling "Piazza Sempione" (until 2021)
Opened select shop "Norm"

Completion of Osaka 3rd Building (current Kawaramachi SF Building)

Chairman Hotta receives the Order of Merit "Commendatore" from the Italian President
Launch of Marella
Launch of Pennyblack (ceased 2021)
Launch of Sissi Rossi (ceased 2013)

Italian Altagamma International Honorary Council awards Sanki Shoji "Honorary Member" title and Chairman Hotta "Honorary Associate Member" title
Launch of "iBLUES"

50th Anniversary Commemorative Parties to be Held in Tokyo and Osaka

Hajime Horita Appointed to Board Counselor

Establishment of the "Hotta Ikuei Foundation"
Launch of "Hydrogen" products

Established affiliate company MDS Co., Ltd.

We have acquired all shares of Euromoda Co., Ltd., making it an affiliate.

Completion of New Head Office Building in Osaka

Our affiliate company, Euromoda Co., Ltd., merged with Knightsbridge International Co., Ltd.

Acquired trademark rights from France's "Old England"

Start of handling of "Strenesse" (until 2020)
Start of handling of "Zhor & Nema" (until 2022)

Commencement of handling "Borbonese" (~2020)
Commencement of handling "Bamford"

Addition of "St. John" to our product lineup
Addition of "Burke" to our product lineup (until 2021)
Addition of "Oscar de la Renta" and "Allude" to our product lineup

Launched "eleventy"
Launched "ODEUR"
Launched "ALTO" (~2018)

Now stocking Missoni and Alexander Wang

Tokyo headquarters relocated to Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku

"Mark Caine" now available

acquired all shares of Memos Co., Ltd., making it an affiliated company.

Knightsbridge International Inc. to be merged by absorption
Founder Hajime Hotta passes away

"JW Anderson" now available

Tokyo Head Office Relocated to Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku

Introduced new CI and slogan: "Bringing a New Dawn to Your Lifestyle"

"Balena" now available

Launch of "Tonet"

Yasuhiko Hotta appointed Chairman, Hironobu Kumagai appointed new President

Acquire all shares of ID Land Company, Ltd. and make it an affiliate.

Relocated Tokyo headquarters to Akasaka, Minato Ward.

acquired all shares of Creative Mama Co., Ltd., making it an affiliate

Transitioned to a holding company structure with the aim of strengthening the management foundation and further developing each business.

Yasuhiko Hotta has been appointed as advisor to Sanki Shoji Co., Ltd. (Holdings), Chisato Horita has been appointed as representative director and chairman, and Hironobu Kumagai has been appointed as representative director and president.