[Johnbull Co., Ltd.] Denim goods co-created by JOHNBULL, PLUG MAGAZINE, and Yuya Hashizume will be sold exclusively at the Freestyle Market inside Setouchi Contemporary 2025.
John Bull Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 20, 2025 JOHNBULL × PLUG MAGAZINE × Yuya Hashizume will collaborate on a limited-edition denim collection at the Freestyle Market inside Setouchi Contemporary 2025. A festival where contemporary art, music, and lifestyle intersect. Held in Tamano City, Okayama on Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th, 2025!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61295/261/61295-261-7c9b2a3a92a4310452d0cefa73c4475f-1711×1156.jpg Special denim goods exclusive to the venue To coincide with this event, PLUG MAGAZINE, contemporary artist Yuya Hashizume, and JOHNBULL have collaborated to create limited edition denim goods.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61295/261/61295-261-5dc104504c41d43a381c8723d9b11f76-1722×2563.jpg Slowket An illustration by Yuya Hashizume, created especially for this occasion, is laser-printed onto thick, soft denim fabric. The back has a brushed texture, making it functional as lightweight cold weather gear for outdoor autumn festivals. The two-stage adjustable snap buttons allow you to wear it over your shoulders or around your waist, or whatever suits your style. Two patterns are available. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61295/261/61295-261-5503ee01536d9e7314034fd6f2f14e3c-1716×2547.jpg Tote bag Similarly, original illustrations are reproduced on denim fabric using inkjet printing. The fabric used is heavier than that typically used for novelties, making it durable and allowing it to age with use. This item also comes in two patterns, making it a statement piece for everyday use or as a work of art.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61295/261/61295-261-08219a3a336b96b3a4ed1aed19900615-1716×2574.jpg All of these merchandise will be sold exclusively at the venue. Gross profits will be donated to child welfare projects in Okayama Prefecture.
PLUG MAGAZINE Magazine) A local fashion and culture magazine launched in Okayama Prefecture in 2004. The magazine’s name, “PLUG,” incorporates the meanings of “connecting” and “catalyzing” its meaning, and its purpose is to record and disseminate information about local culture, industry, and people.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61295/261/61295-261-ead41fd2e03cd736ffcf259fbb90983f-1718×1143.jpg Hashizume Yuya (Hashizume Yuya) A contemporary artist from Okayama Prefecture. Known for a style characterized by simple line drawings and vivid colors, he has attracted attention for his series of works that symbolically capture people’s expressions and gestures. In addition to solo and group exhibitions at art museums and galleries in Japan, he actively exhibits his work overseas. Highly acclaimed for his unique approach that captures the subtleties of emotion while remaining minimalist, he has established a solid presence in the contemporary art scene.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/61295/261/61295-261-2e5b98e03965a1f82d57163005858345-450×240.jpg JOHNBULL (John Bull) John Bull Co., Ltd. was founded in 1952 in Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, known as the mecca of denim. As a denim manufacturer with its own factory, we use the techniques and sensibilities we have cultivated over the years to create our products. Currently, we are involved in the planning, manufacturing, and sales of casual wear, with a focus on jeans.
