the other dayNews Article, which was also introduced in theKIYONAGA&CO.' and 'TheRAPTEESWe went behind the scenes at the pop-up event on February 3 (Sun.), reporting on the first day in the store and the excitement of the opening party held that night. The smoky, humid nighttime party was reminiscent of the good old hip-hop traditions and old-school days. Fukuoka certainly had everyone rocking on that day, intoxicated by the overflowing rap rhythms.
Legendary guests unexpectedly visited the store! A dream come true because KIYONAGA&CO.
First of all, have you ever heard of "Wrap Tees," a photo book that catalogs over 500 rare vintage hip-hop T-shirts? This book, featuring a large number of T-shirts collected by DJ LosOne, a legendary DJ and world-renowned collector of various hip-hop-related goods, became a hot topic among enthusiasts only a short time ago. To commemorate the launch of the original "Wrapties" collection in Japan, a pop-up event is currently being held at Kiyonaga & Co. RAPTEES for KIYONAGA&CO." products, including apparel and goods from "RAPTEES," as well as rare vintage hip-hop T-shirts, are available for purchase until February 17 (Sun.).
The highlight of the event is "RAPTEES for KIYONAGA&CO.", which is only available at KIYONAGA&CO. stores. In addition to the collaboration with KIYONAGA&CO. where "RAPTEES" has become "K&C.TEES," the collaboration with MURO, the world-famous King of Diggin' of Japan, who is also well-known in HOUYHNHNM's magazine, and the "RAPTEES for KIYONAGA&CO. and the legendary hip-hop group NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND, which has created an explosive movement in the Japanese street scene. This is a must-have item, even if you are not a fan.
On this day, the interior of "KIYONAGA&CO." was all about "wrapties.
Here is the collaboration between MURO and NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND. Crewneck sweatshirt ¥10,500+TAX , T-shirt ¥6,500+TAX
There is also a series using "K" and "C" of "KIYONAGA&CO. Crewneck sweatshirt ¥8,500+TAX , Sweatshirt parka ¥9,000+TAX
Vintage Hip Hop T-shirts, which are extremely rare nowadays, are also for sale. It is a rare opportunity to see such a large quantity at one time! Check prices and other details at the store.
On the morning of the first day of the pop-up event, dozens of people lined up in front of the store, eagerly waiting for the store to open. With their oversized hoodies, caps, and kicks, it seemed as if a different crowd had gathered than the usual KIYONAGA&CO. customers. A scene from the movie "Juice," released in 1992 and famously starring 2PAC, in which DJ Q is waiting impatiently for his turn in the audition line for a scratch-off battle. You might imagine it like that.
The store opened. The first thing people picked up was the collaboration item between MURO and NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND. They had gathered information on Instagram, etc., in advance, and immediately picked up the items they were looking for, examining them carefully. Afterwards, we also checked out the apparel and goods that went on sale that day. These items are also very granular, and the lineup is sure to make hearts flutter for hip-hop lovers of the 80s and 90s.
T-shirt ¥6,500+TAX
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Under License to Bravado Merchandising.All Rights Reserved.
T-shirt ¥6,500+TAX
©︎2019 Amaru Entertainment,Inc.
©︎2019 BEASTIE BOYS
Coach jacket ¥13,000+TAX , L/S T-shirt ¥7,500+TAX
©︎Tommy Boy Artists LLC
Under license to SGS / lettrism design
All Rights Reserved.
Meanwhile, Mr. MURO himself and XBS, a member of NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND, wandered into the store. The unexpected appearance of the two changed the atmosphere in the restaurant. While everyone was a bit nervous (even I was a bit nervous), I felt like I couldn't let this opportunity pass me by! With a sense of mission, I called out to them and took the top photo. This lineup is really awesome! Anyway, this collaboration and the surprise of having Mr. MURO and XBS come to the store were all the result of Mr. Seinaga's virtuosity and love for hip-hop. It was an event that made me groan.
. I must not have been the only one who felt a little nervous just seeing the two of them side by side.
How do the two men who built the history of Japanese hip-hop look at vintage T-shirts?
It's like an underground club in NY in the 80's . This is a hip-hop party!
The opening party for the pop-up event was held on the same evening. The location is "Meriken Barbershop Fukuoka," which was previously introduced in HOUYHNHNM magazine. For more details, please seeThis articleAs you will see in the following page, it is a cool store with a mix of a coffee shop and a bar, a barber store with a coffee shop and a bar. It seems to have already become a fixture in the city as a source of new culture in Fukuoka.
The star of the party was MURO and Hip Hop. The venue began to fill up after 8:00 p.m., with a line forming at the bar counter, and the floor, which had been set up with chairs and tables pulled to the edges, was packed with a black crowd. MURO, who is known for playing on analog records, brought all 7-inch hip-hop vinyl records with him on this day. The songs were mixed at a good tempo, mainly rare vinyl records from the early days of hip-hop to the early 90s. ...... Hmmm . I've never heard any of them , but they are all cool. . all of them are cool. The floor gradually builds up heat in time with the rhythm. The audience swaying, the DJ connecting silently, it was like a documentary of the history of hip-hop that I had seen sometime ago.
The daytime curry event was sold out in an instant and there was a long line! The event was set up by local Fukuoka volunteers.
In fact, during the daytime of this day, another big event was held at the same Meriken Barbershop Fukuoka. Another big event was held at the same Meriken Barbershop Fukuoka. It was the "curry tag match of the century!" , titled "nFo (new Fukuoka order). The curry whirlwind is sweeping the world. . Fukuoka is widely known among curry lovers as a curry kingdom with many famous restaurants that are as good as those in Osaka, the home of spiced curry.
This "nFo" is a new type of food event that embodies a passionate desire to bring Fukuoka's real culture from the inside out to the rest of Japan. We want to create a new culture by bringing people together through food. This is what this event is all about.
The "Carreta Tag Match of the Century!" was held in the afternoon as Round 1, and the opening party in the evening as Round 2. was the first round, and the opening party in the evening was the second round. nFo, KIYONAGA&CO., and Meriken Barbershop Fukuoka teamed up to host the event. The exquisite combination of fashion, music, and food was very fresh and very Fukuoka-like. I applaud the organizing team for making it stylish without being obnoxious!
The six participating curry stores were mainly famous restaurants in Kyushu. From left to right, Ganesha (Kokura), Simba (Osaka), Garam (Fukuoka), Akimbo (Saga), Dameya (Fukuoka), and Midnight Express (Kumamoto). Six kinds of curry on one plate. This is a very good deal for only 3,000 yen. I had half-expected to not be able to eat it on the day of the event, since all of the limited 300 dishes had been sold out due to advance reservations, but I received one plate as a courtesy (joy!). I was so happy!
They form a line like this and put the curries on the plate one by one. Communication with the owner of each curry shop is also a fun part of the experience.
Once the six curries were lined up on the plate, it was time to eat them! This place where everyone devours curry is transformed into a hip-hop space at night with MURO's passionate play. The gap between day and night is interesting!
This Fukuoka report was followed by a curry event from "KIYONAGA&CO." and a party at night. Let's do interesting things by ourselves! The content was fascinating, conveying such enthusiasm and energy. Perhaps events in local cities that are created by people who value their friends and connections are more exciting than events organized by large companies and brands in Tokyo? . It was a day that left me with a strong feeling that I cannot take my eyes off Fukuoka in the future.
Photo_Go Tanabe
Text_Masaki Hirano
RAPTEES at KIYONAGA&CO.
Period: February 3 (Sun.) - February 17 (Sun.)
Venue: KIYONAGA&CO.
Address: 1-12-6 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone: 092-791-5100
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Address: B1F Oak Building 2, 2-13-7 Kego, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone: 092-771-5870
