Ichiro Yamaguchi Goes Beyond the Norm Again: From the Legendary COMME des GARÇONS T-Shirt to Toyoharu Masushima’s Oil Paintings and a Must-See Sukajan Collab – Here’s How to Dive Into His Rabbit Hole
Ichiro Yamaguchi, frontman of Sakanaction. His “collaboration frenzy”, which extends far beyond the music scene, has now reached its peak. Did you know? That legendary COMME des GARÇONS 1986 T-shirt, rumoured to have been secretly worn by Billie Eilish herself, is getting an unexpected modern-day reissue. What’s more, Yamaguchi apparently got his hands on the “CDG XL” size straight away. Spot on, as always.
A 1986 COMME des GARÇONS revival in 2026? The tee ‘Yamaichi’ picked
The talk of the town is that “COMME des GARÇONS 1986 t T-shirt”. A faithful reproduction of the original archive piece, it’s an ultra-rare item officially distributed as “new and authentic” to only a select few boutiques. And Ichiro Yamaguchi jumped on it. On his radio show, he raved: “The whole vibe of the ’80s is sealed into the packaging. A T-shirt like this won’t ever come out again.” Also known as the “Billie Eilish worn model” because she’s a fan, the oversized “CDG XL” version sold out instantly. Word on the street is that it’s already fetching premium prices on auction sites.
Encounter with Italian-based maverick Toyoharu Masushima – an oil painting and teddy bear whirlwind
But Yamaguchi’s rabbit hole isn’t just about fashion. The latest buzz is his collaboration with Toyoharu Masushima (Masushima Toyoharu), a painter based in Italy. Masushima is known as an eccentric artist with a vivid world where oil and acrylic paintings blend, featuring the hauntingly cute “green teddy bear” motif. Turns out, Ichiro Yamaguchi paid a direct visit to his atelier, and has hinted on social media that he now displays an “original painting by Toyoharu Masushima” in his own home.
- The inside story of Masushima × Yamaguchi: For those in the know, Yamaguchi has been an avid collector of Masushima’s works for years. He describes one piece – where a green teddy bear seems to melt across the canvas – as “the shape of my soul.”
- Where will the original art go? Rumours are swirling that apparel featuring this artwork might drop as tour merchandise for Sakanaction’s next run. If true, it’s bound to sell out instantly.
The deep texture of oil painting meets the light, edgy poison of acrylic. Masushima’s world, dancing in that space, syncs perfectly with the melodies Yamaguchi weaves. Truly, the birth of “music you can see”.
Details finally revealed on the rumoured “I Need You Baby” collabo sukajan
And finally, here comes the big one – the piece fans have been waiting for. Yes, the item that’s been trending with its almost spell-like long tag: “Ichiro Yamaguchi collabo sukajan I Need You Baby Yamaichi Sakanaction”. A sukajan born from a joint project with the legendary unit “I Need You Baby” is finally set to appear.
The design? A giant green teddy bear drawn by Toyoharu Masushima on the back! On the front, a playful kanji logo in true COMME des GARÇONS style. Left sleeve: “1986” embroidery. Right sleeve: a “CDG XL” patch. Wow – that’s a whole lot of elements packed in. This is truly worthy of being called “total Japanese subculture art through the filter of Ichiro Yamaguchi”.
It’s expected to be sold via a lottery system, at a certain location in Shibuya and some online stores. The price? Let’s not go there. But the moment you think “I want it”, you’re already a resident of Yamaguchi’s rabbit hole. So, are you ready?