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Translated By DeepL

A T-shirt brimming with culture. It was created by Bedouin & Heartbreakers in collaboration with a New York artist.

"Was summer always this hot?" Whether it's just that I've lost my tolerance for the heat or not, this has become a regular refrain of mine over the past few years. When it's this hot, T-shirts are definitely what come to mind.

New summer collections are rolling out one after another from various brands, but this time we’re featuring a piece that makes a statement all on its own: 〈Bedwin & the Heartbreakers (BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS)〉Here are some new items.

That item is by an artist based in New York,Michael Buhler-RoseThese printed T-shirts were created in collaboration with our partner. First, take a look at the visuals shot at “BEATCAFE” in Shibuya—the very place where the relationship between this person and *Bedouin & Heartbreakers* was forged.

“Rhode Island School of Design” Michael Buehler Rose, who has taught at world-renowned art universities such as the “Rhode Island School of Design,” “The Cooper Union,” and “Parsons School of Design,” is best known for his artistic style, which fuses his roots in “Hindu ritualism” with “Western punk and hardcore culture.” The appeal of his work lies in his project “BOOT FOUNDATION"This can also be seen from..."

The T-shirts in the lineup are inspired by the band “Front 242,” formed in Belgium in 1981, and the Electro Body Music (EBM) genre they pioneered. Another notable feature is that the designs feature the original “Typhoon” print, a new release from Bedouin & Heartbreakers.

With its 6-ounce jersey knit—neither too thick nor too thin—a smooth texture that resists pilling even after washing, and a construction style seen in the 1980s where the front and back collars are sewn together separately, this T-shirt showcases attention to detail in every aspect, so please choose the design that suits your taste.

S/S PRINTED T-SHIRT “EBM” ¥7,700
WHITE

A central piece in the collection. The “Body” in the genre name “Electronic Body Music” has been replaced with “BEDWIN,” reimagining it as “ELECTRONIC BEDWIN MUSIC.” “ICU” appears on the back.

S/S PRINTED T-SHIRT “Tragedy” ¥ 7,700
BLACK / WHITE

From Front 242“s 1990 release, ”Tragedy For You.“ The ”TRAGEDY 4 U” on the front is set in extremely pixelated typography, incorporating the rough resolution characteristic of early computer graphics into the letterforms. The back features “BEDWIN / 026 / SINCE 2004 / TOKYO.”

S/S PRINTED T-SHIRT “Target” ¥ 7,700
BlACK

The four graphics lined up at the front are reticles—crosshairs. The members of “Electronic Body Music” repeatedly depicted these not as tools for the shooter, but as symbols of those being targeted. As targets of the military regime, or as subjects under surveillance. In the background are “026” and the silhouette of a helicopter.

S/S PRINTED T-SHIRT “Punishment” ¥ 7,700
BLACK

The front features a figure modeled after the cover art for *Two In One*, released in 1983. With its rough gradation of overlapping purple, blue, and white, it faithfully captures the printed texture of 1980s record sleeves. The back reads “PUNISH YOUR MACHINE.”

S/S PRINTED T-SHIRT “Apache 026” ¥7,700
BLACK / OLIVE / WHITE

From “Circling Overland,” featured on the 1988 album *FRONT BY FRONT*. The graphic depicts the silhouette of an aircraft circling endlessly overhead. No print has been added to the background; it has been left plain.

Sizes range from 1 to 5. We highly recommend these for women as well.

Please note that these T-shirts are available only on a made-to-order basis, so if you're interested, please place your order through the Bedouin & Heartbreakers online store by Sunday, August 2.

INFORMATION

BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS × Michael Buhler-Rose

Product Name: S/S PRINTED TEE (5 styles total)
Price: ¥7,700
Sales Format: Made-to-Order
Order Period: Until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 2
Estimated Delivery: Mid- to Late September

BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS Official Website

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