March 9, 2022, Manila, Philippines – Global apparel retailer UNIQLO will release the second Pokémon Meets Artists UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection on Monday, March 21. The first collection debuted in August 2021. UTs (UNIQLO T-shirts), offer an array of authentic pop culture and art graphics from around the world that allow wearers to express their individuality. The collection will feature unique takes on Pokémon by Magma, an artist duo that has earned accolades for their distinctive scrap collages.
For this collection, the duo has used helmets, balls, binoculars, and stationary, and other scrap materials with different textures to depict Pokémon, adding new appeal to beloved Pokémon as Pikachu and Magikarp. KIDS’items take inspiration from the game screen for designs depicting Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, and other Pokémon, creating a charming collection that will delight people of all ages.
Collaboration overview
Release date: Monday, March 21, 2022
Items: ADULT’S T-shirts: 4 designs at Php 790 each
KIDS’ T-shirts: 4 designs at Php 590 each
Availability: Available in ALL UNIQLO stores nationwide
and uniqlo.com/ph
UT Special Site: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/spl/ut-collection
©2022 Pokémon.
©1995-2022 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
About Magma
This artist duo of Jun Sugiyama and Kenichi Miyazawa uses a unique outlook to create works with waste materials, resin, and motor appliances. The duo expanded into furniture, products, and space direction. The duo is garnering considerable attention in Japan and abroad for nostalgic works that fuse analogue elements and zany colors.
Website：http://magma-web.jp/
Instagram：@magma.jp
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