Uniqlo's graphic T-shirt brand, "UT," will be releasing its first collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu, which has been a hot topic since its pre-sale in the US and Canada, in Uniqlo stores around the world, starting from August 14th. This collection marks Kenshi Yonezu's first collaboration with an apparel brand, and features a lineup of outstanding designs that incorporate the unique worldview of Yonezu, a top artist leading the Japanese music scene who also demonstrates his talent as an illustrator, into the graphics. This is a special collection that even non-fans will want to get their hands on.

Unique illustrations and fantastical photographs have been turned into graphics under the supervision of Kenshi Yonezu.

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This collection features a variety of original characters, including Kenshi Yonezu's trademark cat illustrations. The artistic lineup, created under the artist's supervision, includes bold prints of his illustrations and designs that combine fantastical photographs. The T-shirts come in a variety of base colors, including black and white, as well as green and pink, making this a unisex collection.

©KENSHI YONEZU / REISSUE RECORDS

Special store decorations to welcome fans

New York 5th Avenue Store
The other day, I went to UNIQLO's New York A collaborative wrapping featuring an illustration drawn by Kenshi Yonezu himself decorating the exterior wall suddenly appeared on 5th Avenue. The announcement coincided with the launch of the first-ever virtual event by a Japanese player for the hugely popular online game "FORTNITE," which boasts over 350 million players worldwide, on August 7th, creating a buzz in the US and around the world. This collaborative wrapping will be featured at UNIQLO PARK Yokohama Bayside, as well as at Uniqlo stores across Japan and China, for a total of eight stores worldwide, further promoting the first collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and "UT."

Harajuku Store

Comment from Kenshi Yonezu

"Uniqlo has always been a part of my life. I feel like I understand now how difficult it is to recreate that. I want to show my respect for Uniqlo, who embraces what is so ordinary."

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