- Speaking of which, how did this triple collaboration come about?
Miyao:I have been a big fan of yours since I was in elementary school. At the time, he was in a band called "Life," and even though there was not much information available on him, he was a very popular topic of conversation, unlike today. I also checked the magazines that carried the band and bought their self-produced independent records. Anyway, I was really shocked.
Pierre:I was in grade school and listening to life! That's what I thought. You're well-informed (laughs).
Miyao:. and I was introduced to him through a mutual acquaintance about 20 years ago.
Pierre:At that time, Miyao-kun presented me with a polo shirt or shirt with a design of one point of so-called manga meat, saying, "This is our clothing. He said, "This is super nice! He liked it so much that he started wearing it.
Miyao:Since then, I have had the opportunity to have them come to my exhibitions and wear them when appearing in various media outlets. I have been thinking about collaborating with them for a long time, and I have always wanted to do it someday.
- I see. On the other hand, this is the second collaboration with "TAMANIWA," following last year.
Miyao:That's right. So when we decided to collaborate again this year, we were discussing the possibility of involving Pierre Taki's Pierre Gakuen, and Mr. Taki contacted me and said, "Let's do something.
Pierre:Every time I go to an exhibition, I ask, "Do you have any manga meat clothes?" I look for them, but they are not there (laughs). . And when I looked at the various items, I found that they were basically hip-hop, right? I thought I wasn't qualified to wear it, but then I saw that there were old-school baseball-inspired items. I told him that I thought Pierre Academy merchandise would be a good idea, and he said, "I was just thinking of doing that! He said, "I was just thinking of doing that!
- Good timing indeed! What was Mr. Iguchi's reaction to this collaboration proposal?
Iguchi:Of course I was happy and excited!
- . The lineup includes three T-shirts, a tote bag, and giclee art.
Miyao:The main T-shirt is a sampling of old Major League Baseball T-shirts owned by Mr. Iguchi! We sampled an old Major League Baseball T-shirt owned by Mr. Iguchi. The swinging graphic in particular is a combination of the image of a rap T-shirt, just like us, and we thought it would be fun to use Taki's photo.
Pierre:. all the photos we use are newly taken.
Miyao:I even took pictures of my swing during the actual match. I took more than 300 pictures in a single game (laughs). Unfortunately, I didn't get any hits that day, so I erased all the balls in the pictures.
- The illustrator, Ken Hamaguchi, has created an illustration with a portrait touch, which is printed on it. The body is made of 7.4 oz. jersey fabric that is soft and comfortable to the touch, yet has moderate thickness and durability. The collar is double-stitched to prevent stretching, and the body width and armholes provide a roomy silhouette. Each item has an overwhelming presence.
Pierre Taki Portrait (Pierre Academy Ver.) T-shirt ¥7,920 each
. Homage to the vintage Major League Baseball T-shirts with the faces of popular players printed on them. This piece is filled with attention to detail in the logo and icons, and is available in three colors.
Pierre Taki Swing T-shirt ¥7,920
This is also a collage of photos taken for this collaboration, and pays homage to the Major League Baseball T-shirts and rap T-shirts of the 90s. This unique piece represents the fusion of baseball and music.
Pierre:Major League Baseball T-shirts, which became the sampling source, were only made for legendary players of each era. For example, today, it would be Otani (Shohei). In that sense, it is a joke of a very high level that is made up of a great balance. The seriousness and seriousness of this collaboration is the heart of this collaboration, or rather, the interesting part.
Miyao:. Yes, it wouldn't be cool if you did it just right. Looking at these items, one might ask, "Why Mr. Taki in an "Applebum"? And why is he wearing a baseball uniform? Why is Mr. Taki wearing a baseball uniform?
- "One minute you think you've played a sumo stablemaster, and the next you're a baseball coach?" . (Laughs).
Pierre:. like a mystery is a mystery (laughs).
Miyao:But the addition of "Tamaniwa" makes the keyword "baseball" more persuasive.
Pierre:We can trust the people who will receive this miraculously balanced collaboration from the same angle as we do and buy it (laughs). They may be baseball fans, or they may be people who find high-level parodies funny... .
Iguchi:And of course, I am a Taki-san fan.
- . It looks stylish as a fashion item, and women would be into it.
Miyao:I've seen the reactions on social media and around me, and people say it's very cute, but ... I'm not sure if I'd actually wear it.
All:(Laughter).
Pierre:It's okay! Even the original T-shirt you have, Mr. Iguchi, you don't usually wear it, do you?
Iguchi:Yes, I'm not sure I'd wear it ... (chuckles).
Pierre:I know, right? . It's just a collector's item, like a professional baseball card that you wear (laughs).
Pierre Academy T-shirt ¥7,920
The edges of the logo are foam printed, giving it a three-dimensional finish that is reminiscent of embroidery on a uniform. On the back, the white number number is printed. , the body color is based on the colors of the uniforms of the prestigious schools from which the sampling was taken.
Pierre School Zip Totebag ¥8,580
Like the T-shirt, this canvas zip tote bag incorporates logos and uniform colors that pay homage to famous high school baseball schools. The three logos are also printed on the back. At 46 cm (width) X 35 cm (height) X 16 cm (gusset), it is large enough to fit a set of baseball equipment.
【 Fully made to order] Pierre Taki Portrait (Pierre Academy Ver.) Giclee Print (with frame) ¥55,000
A giclée print of Pierre Taki's portrait, with a portrait touch, by illustrator Ken Hamaguchi. Delivered with an antique wooden frame for an outstanding sense of weight. . Completely made-to-order, each print is personally signed by Pierre Taki.
