THE WEEKENDER ~LOCAL CULTURE FESTIVAL~" was held from September to November at PARCO in eight cities: Nagoya, Shinsaibashi, Sapporo, Shibuya, Kichijoji, Sendai, Hiroshima and Fukuoka.
With a varied lineup unique to each curator, this was truly an event for enjoying the weekend in various locations, with fashion, music, food, and drinks. For more information on the event, please visitthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)and ... andthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Check out the article from the
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Special items were offered to 8 artists & brands for their creations in connection with the 8-city event. What is the lineup you are interested in?is-ness music, ,EL BURRITO'S SKATE AMIGOS, ,Color at Against, ,ZECS, ,TANGTANG, ,Toyameg, ,BOWWOW, ,PAJA STUDIO(in alphabetical order) to produce a T-shirt, long sleeve T-shirt, and crew neck sweatshirt, respectively.
Now, please take a look at the special items by 8 artists & brands.
1_is-ness music / Fashion brand
With "existence itself" as its brand name, the brand was launched in 2001 with art, music, and fashion as its core. The items for this issue were made by "is-ness music," which is derived from "is-ness" and whose concept is a fusion of music, culture, and fashion.
Instagram:@isness_music
The initials of the name of this event are dropped on the front in the brand's standard design, which is sure to bring the festival atmosphere to life. The same design will be available in two items, a T-shirt and a long T. The T-shirt will be sold in a 12inc record style with a band, and the long T will be sold in a boom box case reminiscent of the cassette cases of the past!
2_EL BURRITO'S SKATE AMIGOS / Skate Team
A skate team formed by Taku Takemura, a writer and curator, and Taro Hirano, a photographer. In addition to making things, they also run "Taqueria Magazine," a web magazine that introduces their friends and heroes they admire. They are working at their own pace, doing what they want to do.
Instagram:@taqueria_tokyo
There is a T-shirt with a Mexican band motif that you will want to listen to on a sunny weekend with a beer and tacos in hand, a long T-shirt with wheels on the sleeves that will make you want to relax and ride on the cruise deck, and a sweatshirt with the team logo by Raymond Pettibon. The lineup includes a T-shirt featuring a Mexican musical band!
3_Color at Against / Select Shop
Nicknamed "Kalaage," this store in Yoyogi Uehara is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and offers secondhand, domestic, and imported clothing that has been carefully selected by the store owner. The shop is also popular for its original items, which seem to reflect the somewhat easygoing atmosphere of the store's famous owner.
Instagram:@color_at_against
"EVERYDAY WEEKEND" and a message that would make anyone envious, plus a collage of photos that evoke the store's icon and the karaage owner's weekend activities of camping and fishing T-shirts, long T-shirts, and sweatshirts The lineup includes T-shirts, long T-shirts, and sweatshirts, and each item comes in a different body color.
4_ZECS / Graffiti artist
He started expressing himself through graffiti in the early 2000's. Around 2010, he started creating artworks and other works, projecting his daily life and feelings onto his original character, YUMYUM. Currently based in Nagoya, he is popular for his collaborations with various brands and artists.
Instagram:@agamex
The motifs of the T-shirts, long T-shirts, and sweatshirts are based on the original character YUMYUM, the iconic character of ZECS, as well as drinks and speakers that make you feel like you are having a chill weekend time. T-shirts, long T-shirts, and sweatshirts.
5_TANGTANG / T-shirt label
Designer Masato Tanno started this label in 2011, focusing mainly on T-shirts. For more than 10 years, the label has continued to transmit the possibilities of T-shirts through collaborations with numerous brands, stores, and musicians, as well as original items with a strong message.
Instagram:@tangtang_design
As is typical of Tintin, which has a deep connection with band culture, the finish is a sampling of a tour T. The name of the event is on the front, just like the name of the band. The name of the event is printed on the front as if it were the band's name, and on the back are the dates of the tour and the names of the stores in the eight cities where Parco will be located. The print is available in black and a blue color that evokes the image of a Saturday.
6_Toyameg / Illustrator
He has provided artwork for BASI, THE BAWDIES, DENIMS, and others as an illustrator, and runs a studio and store, "Palmhouse books and store," in his hometown, Fukuoka. He also runs his own studio and shop, "Palmhouse books and store," in his hometown of Fukuoka, Japan.
Instagram:@_toyameg_
T-shirts and long T-shirts are available in white and black body, and sweatshirts in gray and black body. Please enjoy the different print colors for each item as well.
7_BOWWOW / Fashion brand
The brand's output is based on the atmosphere of the 90's, when various cultures were born and chaos and power overflowed, while retaining a strong sense of color and filtering it through the filter of the present. In addition to elaborate homages and remakes, the brand's "charming" clothes give off a presence that sets it apart from others.
Instagram:@bowwow_official
T-shirt ¥9,900 (Size: L-XL Color: Black x Yellow Print, Black x White Print)
This T-shirt, designed under the theme of "Weekends," is from the fictional college club "Saturday Night Fever. The print of the school building that the circle attended every day is cracked and the tanned body of the T-shirt looks like a vintage T-shirt. The realistic finish is the work of "Bow Wow".
8_PAJA STUDIO / Print Studio
With silkscreen as its weapon, this print studio is attracting attention for its independent movement of youth generation creators. Supporting various brands and artists in their craftsmanship behind the scenes, it is now an indispensable part of Tokyo culture. By the way, this year we celebrate our 3rd anniversary!
Instagram:@pajastudio
The lineup includes three items: a T-shirt, a long T-shirt, and a sweatshirt, and the highlight of each item is that the design & body color, etc. are all different. All items have a common graphic on the front. Please feel the analog, warm, and mellow atmosphere of the silk screen.
If you were unable to make it to The Weekender, or if you are a fan of any of the eight artists and brands, you will find something for you. Here is a selection ofHOUYHNHNM's online storeDon't miss this opportunity, as it will only be available at !!!!
