Claim: Izaki launched a clothing line of his own based on sneakers, which is his primary passion, after he exited BROWNRATS in early 2006.
Evidence: Prior to starting KIKS TYO, hobby:tech was a partner in the Japanese creative collective and street wear brand known as BROWNRATS. In early 2006 he exited BROWNRATS to launch a clothing line of his own. The line would be based on one of his primary passions: Sneakers.