The Relationship Between Alternative Rock, Photography, and Art curated by OPEN STUDIO
Period: Wednesday, July 15 - Tuesday, July 21
KEY FIGURES
Location: Hankyu Men's Osaka, 1st Floor Main Stage
We will be showcasing a special collection of T-shirts and goods created by selecting bands that led the alternative rock scene in the 90s, along with important photographers, artists, and labels associated with them. You can experience the passion of this culture while referencing the relationship diagrams and archives from that era.
Popular Band T-shirts from the 90s, Including "Sonic Youth" and "Smashing Pumpkins," Now Available
SONIC YOUTH GOO TEE ¥15,400 SONIC YOUTH WASHING MACHINE TEE ¥15,400
"SONIC YOUTH" Band T-shirt
"SONIC YOUTH" has reigned as a titan of noise punk in the American indie scene since the 1980s. Their impact extends beyond music, as the art culture they created continues to significantly influence the fashion world.
SMASHING PUMPKINS RI TOUR TEE ¥15,400 SMASHING PUMPKINS ALTITUDE TEE ¥15,400
"SMASHING PUMPKINS" Band T-shirt
"SMASHING PUMPKINS," who performed in Japan last September, is one of the representative bands of 90s alternative rock, having been nominated for a Grammy Award 10 times and achieving platinum certification for four albums. We will be offering official T-shirts from the band, affectionately known in Japan as "Sumapan."
DINOSAUR JR W COOL WITH ME TEE ¥15,400 DINOSAUR JR MONSTER TEE ¥15,400
"Dinosaur Jr." Band T-shirt
Formed in 1983, "Dinosaur Jr." gained immense popularity during the grunge-alternative boom of the 90s with their musical style characterized by noisy guitar sounds and languid vocals over pop melodies. These are official T-shirts from the band.
SOUNDGARDEN BAD MOTOR FINGER TEE ¥15,400 SOUNDGARDEN SUPERUNKNOWN TEE ¥15,400
"SOUNDGARDEN" Band T-shirt
Formed in Seattle, Washington, USA, in 1984. This band was a leader of the grunge-alternative movement in the 1990s, alongside Nirvana and Pearl Jam. They have won two Grammy Awards and have sold over 21 million albums worldwide. We are offering exclusive pre-sale items that will be unveiled for the first time at Hankyu Men's Osaka.
SUB POP INDIE SELL OUT TEE ¥14,300 SUB POP PUNKY MEGA MART TEE ¥14,300
"SUB POP" Band T-shirt
An independent record label based in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is known as the label that first signed many of the representative bands of the grunge-alternative generation, such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Mudhoney. This time, we will be releasing exclusive collaboration T-shirts for the first time.
CHARLES PETERSON BEEHIVE 91 TEE ¥14,300 CHARLES PETERSON WITH REN 93 TEE ¥14,300
"CHARLES PETERSON" Photo T-shirt
"CHARLES PETERSON" is a photographer who captured the music scene of Seattle from the late 80s to the 90s. His unique style and early works for "Sub Pop Records" became important symbols of grunge. These T-shirts feature rare shots of various bands active in the independent scene at the time.
JOSEPH SZABO PRISCILLA TEE ¥14,300 JOSEPH SZABO PRISCILLA TEE ¥14,300
"JOSEPH SZABO" Photo T-shirt
"JOSEPH SZABO" is an American photographer. His representative work, a photo of a girl with a cigarette in her mouth, was used as the album jacket for the alternative rock band "Dinosaur Jr.," exerting a significant influence not only in the alternative scene but also in the fashion world. We are offering attractive photo T-shirts printed with his works.
Special Novelty Customers who spend ¥22,000 or more (including tax) will receive a Sonic Youth "Washing Machine" sticker on a first-come, first-served basis! This graphic is from the T-shirt worn on the jacket of the album "Washing Machine," released on September 26, 1995. *Offer valid while supplies last.
OPEN STUDIO (Open Studio) A gallery and pop-up space adjacent to the flagship store of FREAK'S STORE in Shibuya.
The concept of Open Studio is to continuously discover, create, and disseminate new values that are not yet widely known in Japan, through the perspectives of objects, people, and culture, thereby fostering a community. Official Website: https://daytonajp.com/openstudio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openstudio_gallery/
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Hankyu Men's Osaka Official WEB: https://web.hh-online.jp/hankyu-mens/contents/osaka/
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FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Organizations: OPEN STUDIO / SONIC YOUTH / SMASHING PUMPKINS