Woolrich, the old outdoor brand, releases an art book. The thoughts and ideas of the too-gorgeous creators have been brought to fruition in a single volume.

This year marks 180 years since its founding and is known as America's oldest outdoor brand.WOOLRICHThe art book, featuring leading Japanese artists and creators, will be distributed free of charge at THE CORNER in Shibuya from tomorrow, Friday, August 30, through Monday, September 2, 2012. The theme of the book is "AMERICAN SOUL," the spirit of freedom and independence dreamed up by the founder, John Rich, and his country, the United States of America.

The production was supervised by Tokyo-based international magazineSilverTakuya Chiba, editor-in-chief of the book, is in charge of the cover art. The cover art, which determines the impression of the book, is by an artist with a growing international reputation,Meguru YamaguchiThe brand's iconic red-and-black checkered "buffalo check" pattern is depicted in the original artwork by Mr. Kohara. The art director of the collection is Mr. Tadashi Kurokawa, whose genre-transcending techniques of expression have attracted much attention.YOSHIROTTENThe book is a gem of fresh ideas from the hottest names in the industry. This book is a gem of fresh ideas from the hottest names in the industry.

Takuya Chiba

Meguru Yamaguchi

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Models appearing in the magazine include stylist Tsuyoshi Noguchi,〈WTAPSMr. Toru Nishiyama ofN. HollywoodDaisuke Ohana, a dancer, andwoman peddler in Kyoto from Ohara (typically with a bundle of sticks, etc.)Mr., Model.Mannami YukaMr., a jazz trumpet player.Takuya Kurodaand others. photographers who project wild and powerful photographs.Yusuke YamataniMr. Kurokawa captures the "AMERICAN SOUL" of each of the models, and is joined by a New York-based writer, Mr. Kurokawa.Yumiko SakumaMr. G. G. G.'s essay brings the book together in a supple way.

It would be unthinkable for a single outdoor brand to have such a splendid lineup in one book! I can't help but have high expectations for the passionate finish filled with the energy of these charismatic people. Be sure to take advantage of the posting when you go to Shibuya!