HOMME PLISSE ISSEY MIYAKE has announced the "HARU Series," focusing on "shunga" (shunga) and the kimono patterns of the characters depicted in them. A pop-up shop will be open in the first-floor event space at Hankyu Men's Tokyo until November 29th, featuring the full lineup of "HARU Series" products.

Shunga, beloved by fans worldwide, was not openly sold during the Edo period, but was a genre with a definite demand, and was created by renowned ukiyo-e artists such as Katsushika Hokusai, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Suzuki Harunobu. Its appeal lies not only in its sometimes humorous and liberal depictions of sexuality, but also in its detailed kimono patterns and vibrantly colorful interiors.

HOMME PLISSE ISSEY MIYAKE has discovered the sophisticated lifestyle of the Edo period in shunga. In addition to being lightweight, wrinkle-free, easy to wash, and quick-drying, the brand has been committed to bringing traditional Japanese clothing patterns and styles to the modern era, and this latest HARU series is likely to become a milestone.

The main product of this project is a coat (100,000 yen) with a print based on the works of Hokusai and Utamaro, featuring kimono patterns worn by figures in the paintings. It will be available with a haori and pants featuring bold shunga designs, coordinated with solid patterns.

Also announced is a reversible coat (70,000 yen) and blouson (60,000 yen) with shunga prints on the lining. Two pressed shirts are available: one with stripes overlapping shunga prints, and the other with a polka dot pattern inspired by the kimono in shunga (both 24,000 yen). The tenugui (hand towel) (3,000 yen) features a bold print of Torii Kiyonaga's "Sode no Maki," but the pop colors in the background create a soft impression.