Ichiro Yamaguchi, Off-the-Scale Again! From COMME des GARONS' Legendary T-Shirt to Toyoharu Masushima's Oil Paintings and a Collaborative Sukajan โ How to Immerse Yourself in His 'Rabbit Hole' Now
Sakanaction's frontman, Ichiro Yamaguchi. His 'collaboration frenzy', which extends far beyond the music scene, has now reached its peak. Did you know? The legendary COMME des GARONS 1986 T-shirt โ rumoured to have been secretly worn by Billie Eilish herself โ is being miraculously reissued today. What's more, Yamaguchi apparently got his hands on the 'CDG XL' size straight away. Talk about having an eye for the real deal.
Is 1986 COMME des GARONS being resurrected in Reiwa? The tee chosen by 'Yamaichi'
The buzz is all about that 'COMME des GARONS 1986 t T-shirt'. Faithfully reproducing the original archive from back in the day, this piece is ultra-rare โ officially sold as 'new and authentic' only through a handful of select shops. And Ichiro Yamaguchi jumped on it. On his radio show, he raved: "The whole atmosphere of the 80s is sealed inside the packaging. You'll never see another tee like this." Also known as the 'Billie Eilish worn model' thanks to her affection for it, the oversized 'CDG XL' sold out in a flash. Word has it that it's already fetching premium prices on auction sites.
Encounter with Italy-based maverick Toyoharu Masushima โ an oil painting and teddy bear frenzy
But Yamaguchi's 'rabbit hole' isn't just about fashion. Recently, his collaboration with Italy-based painter Toyoharu Masushima has been gaining serious traction. Masushima is an iconoclast known for his vivid blend of oil and acrylic painting, and his uncanny yet cute green teddy bear motifs. What's more, Ichiro Yamaguchi hinted on social media that he'd visited Masushima's studio and now displays an 'original painting by Toyoharu Masushima for Ichiro Yamaguchi' in his own home.
- The inside story of Toyoharu Masushima ร Ichiro Yamaguchi: For those in the know, Yamaguchi has been an avid collector of Masushima's work for years. He once described a particular piece โ where a green teddy bear seems to melt across the canvas โ as 'the shape of my soul'.
- Whereabouts of the original: Rumours are circulating that this original artwork might be used on merchandise for Sakanaction's next tour. If true, it's bound to sell out instantly.
The rich texture of oil painting and the light, toxic touch of acrylic. Masushima's world, dancing in the space between them, syncs perfectly with the melodies Yamaguchi weaves. Truly, the birth of 'audible paintings'.
Details finally emerge on the much-talked-about 'I Need You Baby' collaboration sukajan
And here comes the big one โ the item fans have been waiting for. Yes, the piece generating buzz under the spell-like long tag 'Ichiro Yamaguchi collaboration sukajan I Need You Baby Yamaichi Sakanaction'. The sukajan born from a joint project with that legendary unit 'I Need You Baby' is finally set to appear.
The design? A massive green teddy bear, newly drawn by Toyoharu Masushima, on the back! On the front, a playful kanji logo worthy of COMME des GARONS. On the left sleeve, '1986' embroidery; on the right, a 'CDG XL' patch โ goodness, that's a lot of elements packed in. This truly deserves to be called 'a total art of Japanese subculture, filtered through Ichiro Yamaguchi'.
Sales are expected to be by lottery, at a certain location in Shibuya and a few 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?