Uniqlo has officially launched a new collaboration alongside horror artist Junji Ito to bring attention to the iconic Uzumaki manga series. This also simultaneously marks the third of the Japanese retailer's Manga Curation UT series. The capsule is comprised of a total of two graphic tees.
It kicks off with the Uzumaki Japanese title on the front of the shirt on the left chest. The back of the shirt is detailed with the first tankōbon volume cover. This is joined by a gray design to bring attention to the spiral, which is an important motif in Ito's work. The collaborative range is now available to shop online and in store locations -- each shirt is priced at ¥1,990 JPY each.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Anime-manga Fashion Fusion
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