Art and fashion are becoming closer these days.
Is it because art, which has a high threshold, has become an object of interest for the masses? Or is it simply a trend? The reason for this is not clear, but many global brands are collaborating with artists.
In the midst of all this, "uniform experiment" has picked up an artist for its spring/summer 2009 collection: Asger Jorn. If you don't know him, please check out the video above.This articlefor more information.
Hiroshi Fujiwara, who co-creates the brand, was the one who made this collaboration possible. Asger Jorn is an artist whose avant-garde works are said to have greatly influenced the later punk movement. And Mr. Fujiwara loves punk so much that he went to England in his youth and became friends with Malcolm McLaren, one of the most important figures in the scene.
It seems like fate that the two, who share the common denominator of punk, should come face to face in this way over time.
MA-1 ¥42,900 in TAX
Shirt ¥34,100 each in TAX
Short sleeve shirt ¥31,900 in TAX
The "Fin de Copenhague" was created by splashing ink on a collage work. Here is a group of items based on this design.
The MA-1, produced in collaboration with ALPHA, has boldly switched out the left armpit to add an accent. The shirt has a bold finish with artwork throughout the body.
The MA-1 is the star of the show. The shirt may seem a bit challenging to wear alone, but I think it will be just right when inserted as an inner layer. We encourage those of you who love simplicity to try one of these.
Cardigan ¥29,700 in TAX
Hoodie ¥25,300 in TAX
Crew neck knit ¥26,400
T-shirt ¥11,000
Cardigans, parkas, and T-shirts feature the artwork "MEMOIRES. This is a tight-font version of a work Asger Jorn published with Guy Debord, also an artist, in 1957.
Mr. Fujiwara had this font in his mind for a long time, and he was planning to use it when he collaborated with the company. This item is different from other logo items on the market, and has a solid background.
T-shirt ¥11,000 each in TAX
This T-shirt features a print of the "VIVE LA REVOLUTION PASIONE" artwork released in 1968, the year the student movement erupted in Paris. Energetic artwork encouraging youth activism and inspired by wall paintings adorn the pristine white body.
Asger Jorn's capsule collection expresses the spirit of punk that has been passed down from generation to generation. Sales will begin on Friday, January 29. Note that short-sleeved shirts and T-shirts will be available from April.
