Manastash and contemporary artist Ken Kagami collaborated. The result is a funny-looking product with "HEMP" as its motif.

I thought it would be an unexpected combination, given their respective origins, but it turned out to be a perfect fit.MANASTASHand a contemporary artist.Ken Kagami. will be released as a collaborative item.

KEN'S TEE MST LOGO ￥6,600
KEN'S TEE HEMP KUN ￥6,600

KNIT CAP ￥5,940 ※Scheduled to go on sale in mid-September
KEN'S CAP HEMP KUN ￥8,250

SWEAT SHIRT ￥11,000 *Scheduled to go on sale in mid-September

Founded in 1993, the apparel brand "Manastash" is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.This articleAs introduced in the article on the 23AW season, the brand has been rebranded since the 23AW season, and its worldview has been further refined.

This collaboration appeared to encourage this. Kagami, who creates cynical and humorous works from a one-of-a-kind perspective, was asked to design the brand's iconic "HEMP" motif.

The open-mouthed, smiling hemp leaf character and the brand's logo, which is a daringly ambiguous play on words, are placed on a simple body for a more funny finish. Manastash, which straddles various genres of fashion, and Kagami, who is going forward with her own unique approach, were a perfect match.

To commemorate this collaboration, the Manastash brand website will feature a video of the event held at Kagami's studio.mini-interviewis now available to the public. It is an interesting look into his work theory, so please check it out as well.

The T-shirts and caps will go on sale on Friday, June 9, while the sweatshirts and knit caps will be available around mid-September. These collaborative items, which will naturally make you feel high, will surely make your life more meaningful...check them out so that you don't miss out.