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Wacoal Holdings Corp.
Wacoal Holdings Corp. is a Kyoto-based public holding company and the world's largest intimate apparel manufacturer outside North America, led by Eiji Suzuki.
Wacoal Holdings Corp.
General information
Firm type
Corporation
Year founded
1949
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Kyoto
Corporate office
Kyoto, Japan
Additional offices
Tokyo, Japan
Principals
Eiji Suzuki
Representative Director & President
Yukio Yamamoto
Representative Director & Chairman
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Is Wacoal Holdings a family office or a corporation?
It is a publicly traded corporation, not a family office. Shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The founding family retains some ownership but the firm operates as a standard operating company with a holding structure.
What are the main business segments of Wacoal Holdings?
Three segments: Apparel (lingerie, shapewear, sleepwear), Real Estate (leasing properties in Kyoto and Tokyo), and Other (investments and leasing). The Apparel segment drives the vast majority of revenue.
Does Wacoal Holdings manage third-party capital?
No. Wacoal Holdings does not operate as an asset manager or accept external capital. Its capital comes from retained earnings and public equity markets.
What recent acquisition did Wacoal make in the US market?
In March 2026, Wacoal's US subsidiary acquired Glamorise Foundations, Inc., a brand focused on full-figure bras. The move aims to strengthen the company's plus-size product line and direct-to-consumer sales channel (per the firm, March 2026).
What brands does Wacoal Holdings own?
Key brands include Wacoal (core brand), Triumph (through strategic partnerships), Gossard, b.tempt'd, and Glamorise (recently acquired). Most brands are sold in department stores, specialty retailers, and via the company's own e-commerce site.
How is Wacoal's supply chain structured?
Manufacturing is concentrated in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The company maintains a global procurement network across Asia and the Americas, with design and R&D centered in Japan.
Does Wacoal Holdings have a philanthropic arm?
Yes. The Wacoal Foundation for the Promotion of Japanese Culture funds cultural and educational initiatives, separate from the holding company's commercial operations.
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