A Tokyo-based brand that gains support mainly from young peopleHARE.and HOUYHNHNM have launched a special project! The product we are bringing you is a rock t-shirt, one of the classic summer items with a variety of graphics. Ken Kagami (contemporary artist), Nigel Graf (graphic artist), and face (illustrator/artist) were asked to create illustrations to be printed on this item. T-shirts with the keywords "Tokyo" and "Rock" were finally completed! For this second edition, we are pleased to announce the appearance of Mr. face, a well-known presence in HOUYHNHNM's. He is an illustrator and artist who has been working on a variety of T-shirts for many years, and is a member of the HOUYHNHNM's team. He is well known for his catchy illustrations inspired by various cultures he is familiar with. We asked him about the theme of his latest work, which also has a face as a designer of an apparel brand.
Since the theme is "Rock and Tokyo," I tried to express the illustration by drawing inspiration from the LP jackets of artists I used to like and listen to a lot when it comes to rock music. I don't really listen to rock music that much now, but the artists I was influenced by this time are attractive not only for their musicianship, but also for the design of their LPs that hit the right spot and their fashionable approach. I'm sure there are many jackets that everyone has seen at least once, but I dared to select ones that are not that well known, which is actually a key point this time.
Face's works are based on his unique perspective on fashion, music, movies, and other cultural elements that are the essence of his work. The illustrations, which are full of his unique style, are said to contain a message that is only possible in this "collaboration. For the other theme, 'Tokyo,' I chose an intuitive title that combined the artist's name with a message for the youth generation in Tokyo," he says. I think "Halle" also values the thoughts and feelings of highly sensitive young people, so in that sense, I think we have created something that is mutually beneficial. I was also pleased with the coloring of the T-shirt when I saw it.
T-shirt ¥6,000 + tax, tote bag ¥2,500 + tax, lowered tag inside
The package is designed to look like the LP jacket that comes with the T-shirt. Photo shows front and back
Face's T-shirts are playful illustrations with a unique touch. The items, which incorporate "Tokyo" and "rock" through the filter of youth culture, are sure to resonate with a wide range of young people! The items will go on sale on August 1 (Mon.). In the next and final issue, Nigel Graf will make an appearance! Ken Kagami's T-shirt isCheck hereOh my god!!!
face
Illustrator , artist. While working as a designer for 〈Tea Party〉, she began to question the "coldness that anyone can achieve" of modern computer graphics, and in 2014 began to draw illustrations in earnest, seeking the "warmth that only she can achieve". His works have been provided to a wide variety of fashion magazines, apparel, stores, etc. . She plans to hold a solo exhibition "HELLO, I'm FACE" in August this year.www.faceoka.com
Text_Yuho Nomura
Photo_Masahiro Arimoto
TOKYO ★ROCK★ THREE T-SHIRTS
Release date: August 1 (Monday)
Available at: HARE stores nationwide, online store
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