Staff Ikuzawa and celebrated Scottish artist Chris Labrooy have joined forces for an thrilling collaboration on the intersection of Japanese motorsport nostalgia and surreal digital artwork. Notably, the capsule assortment is curated by two trade icons, Sarah Andelman (by way of JUST AN IDEA) and Motofumi “POGGY” Kogi.
The gathering reimagines Staff Ikuzawa as a superhero universe, drawing inspiration from an archival 1988 photograph of a Staff Ikuzawa bike rider stranded on the Isle of Man TT — a second Labrooy likened to an “alien touchdown.” With nods to Nineteen Eighties Japanese racing and zipped-up superhero tradition, the limited-edition capsule features a purple observe jacket, art-adorned tees, collectible patches, sticker packs and a customisable in-store jacket service.
This pop-up additionally marks the primary launch of Staff Ikuzawa’s mainline assortment in Japan, with unique items accessible all through the occasion’s one-month run. Based by Japanese racing legend Tetsu Ikuzawa, Staff Ikuzawa has developed underneath the inventive course of his daughter, Mai Ikuzawa, right into a cultural power that blends racing heritage with up to date design. Labrooy, identified for his playful, otherworldly CGI artwork, who’s labored with manufacturers like Porsche and Nike, now brings his signature surrealism to Staff Ikuzawa.
The capsule assortment is ready to launch on April 17 at SELECT by BAYCREW’S in Toranomon Hills, Tokyo. For many who can’t make it to Japan, a world on-line launch will comply with on Might 16. Within the meantime, see the artwork in movement within the video beneath.
