Ichiro Yamaguchi Goes Beyond the Norm Again: From the Legendary COMME des GARÇONS T-Shirt to Toyoharu Masujima’s Oil Paintings and a Coveted Souvenir Jacket – Here’s How to Dive Into His ‘Rabbit Hole’ Right Now

Ichiro Yamaguchi, the frontman of Sakanaction. His 'collaboration frenzy', which goes way beyond just the music scene, has now hit its peak. Did you know? That legendary COMME des GARÇONS 1986 T-shirt – the one even Billie Eilish is said to have secretly worn – is getting a surprise modern reissue. And wouldn't you know it, Yamaguchi apparently got his hands on the 'CDG XL' size right away. The man’s got an eye for the exceptional.

A 1986 COMME des GARÇONS resurrected in Reiwa? The tee chosen by 'Yamaichi'

The buzz is all about that 'COMME des GARÇONS 1986 T-shirt'. Faithfully reproducing the original archive piece, this shirt is a super rare item officially distributed as 'new and authentic' to only a tiny handful of select shops. And who jumped on it? Ichiro Yamaguchi. On his own radio show, he raved: 'The whole vibe of the 80s is sealed into the packaging. A tee like this won't ever come out again.' Also known as the 'Billie Eilish worn model' that the singer herself favours, the oversized 'CDG XL' version was snatched up in an instant. Rumour has it, they're already going for premium prices on auction sites.

Encounter with Italy-based maverick Toyoharu Masujima – a whirlwind of oil paintings and teddy bears

But Yamaguchi's 'rabbit hole' isn't just about fashion. What's recently surfaced is his collaboration with Italy-based painter Toyoharu Masujima. Masujima is a true maverick, known for his striking blend of oil and acrylic painting, and his eerily cute 'green teddy bear' motif. Get this – Ichiro Yamaguchi hinted on his own social media that he'd visited Masujima's studio and now has an original painting by him displayed in his home.

• The inside scoop on Masujima × Yamaguchi: For those in the know, Yamaguchi has been an avid collector of Masujima's work for years. He's described 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 next?: Some whispers suggest that apparel featuring this painting might surface as tour merch for Sakanaction's next run. If that's true, it's guaranteed to sell out instantly.

The weighty texture of oil paint, mixed with the light, poisonous touch of acrylic. Masujima's world, dancing in that space, syncs perfectly with the melodies Yamaguchi weaves. It's the birth of 'paintings you can listen to'.

Details finally emerge on the rumoured 'Ainijuu Baby' collaboration souvenir jacket

And here's the big one that fans have been waiting for. Yes, that piece making waves with its spellbindingly long tag – Ichiro Yamaguchi x Ainijuu Baby souvenir jacket. Born from a joint project with the legendary unit 'Ainijuu Baby', this jacket is finally ready for its debut.

The design? A massive green teddy bear illustrated exclusively by Toyoharu Masujima on the back! And on the front, a playful kanji logo in true COMME des GARÇONS spirit. The left sleeve features '1986' embroidery, while the right has a 'CDG XL' patch – talk about cramming in the details. This truly deserves to be called a 'total art of Japanese subculture, filtered through Ichiro Yamaguchi'.

Sales will likely be by lottery, held 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?