[Adastria Co., Ltd.] “niko and
“…” will release a locally limited tote bag in collaboration with 10 artists on Friday, September 13, 2024!
*Adastria Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 13, 2024
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“Niko and…” will release a locally limited tote bag in collaboration with 10 artists on Friday, September 13, 2024!
*Developing “souvenir goods” limited to 10 cities nationwide that are full of local charm*
* “Good community co-creation company” with the mission of “Play fashion!” The style editorial brand “niko and
… (Nikoand)” will collaborate with 10 artists and will release locally limited tote bags with original illustrations from each artist from September 13, 2024 (Friday).
and…” select stores and official web store
It will be sold at .st. This is a special project that will be sold exclusively in 10 cities nationwide: Hokkaido, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. *
“Niko and…” is the brand’s “uni9ue”
We are developing a plan to propose unique products and experiences through the nine elements of “Senses” (clothing, food, housing, play, knowledge, health, travel, sound, and LOCAL), and we have 143 stores nationwide (as of the end of August 2024, This project allows customers to stop by the store while on their travels and enjoy the “niko” store.
We wanted people to create memories of their travels with “and…”, so we decided to collaborate with them on the concept of “souvenir goods” that can only be purchased locally.
The 10 artists are Shigeki Terukina (Hokkaido), Tokie Kamemo (Ibaraki), chao! (Tokyo), and Hima Katamari.
Himataro (Yokohama), yoc (Nagoya), Nakao Teppei (Kyoto), Rei/MONKEY They are CRAB (Osaka), CHARR (Kobe), CHORO (Hiroshima), and
ayano.shibayama (Fukuoka). You can enjoy the unique illustrations of each artist.
The designs of the tote bags mainly feature food, castles, etc., with illustrations depicting local specialties and characteristics. We have created a special item filled with local charm. The colors are available in color variations that match the local scenery and specialties, and can be enjoyed by all generations.
* ■“niko and…” × “Artist collaboration local tote” collaboration overview * Release date and time: September 13, 2024 (Friday) 10:00~ sequentially *Release date may change depending on circumstances.
Available stores: Hokkaido
Sapporo Apia store, Aeon Mall Sapporo Hassamu store, Aeon Mall Asahikawa Nishi store
・Ibaraki
Aeon Mall Tsukuba store, Aeon Mall Mito Uchihara store
·Tokyo
Kitasenju Marui store, Ario Kameari store, LaLaport Toyosu store, Tokyu Plaza Kamata store, TOKYO store, Futakotamagawa Rise S.C. store, Ikebukuro Sunshine City store, Torie Keio Chofu store, LaLaport Tachikawa Tachihi store, Aeon Mall Hinode store, Aeon Mall Musashi Murayama store
・Yokohama
Grand Tree Musashikosugi store, Marui Family Mizoguchi store, Yokohama Bay Quarter store, LaLaport Yokohama store, LaLaport Ebina store, Yumegaoka Soratos store, Terrace Mall Shonan store, LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka store
・Nagoya
Aeon Mall Toyokawa store, Aeon Mall Okazaki store, mozo Wonder City store, LaLaport Nagoya Minato AQULS store, Aeon Mall Otaka store, Aeon Mall Nagoya Dome-mae store, LaLaport Aichi Togo store, Aeon Mall Kisogawa store
·Kyoto
Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa store, Kyoto Teramachi store
·Osaka
Umeda Hep Five Store, Aeon Mall Tsurumi Ryokuchi Store, Abeno Q’s Mall Store, LaLaport Expo City Store, Aeon Mall Ibaraki Store, Aeon Mall Dainichi Store, Kuzuha Mall Store, Keihan Department Store Suminodo Store, Aeon Mall Shijonawate Store, LaLaport Sakai Stores, Aeon Mall Rinku Sennan store, Aeon Mall Sakai Kita Hanada store, LaLaport Izumi store
・Kobe
Kobe Harborland Umie store, Aeon Mall Kobe Kita store, Amagasaki Q’s Mall store, LaLaport Koshien store, Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens store, Aeon Mall Itami Konyo store, Piole Himeji store
・Hiroshima
Sansute Fukuyama store, LECT store, youme Town Hiroshima store, Aeon Mall Hiroshima Fuchu store, youme Town Hatsukaichi store
・Fukuoka
Amu Plaza Kokura store, Mark Is Fukuoka Momochi store, Aeon Mall Fukuoka store, Aeon Mall Fukutsu store, LaLaport Fukuoka store, Aeon Mall Nogata store, Youme Town Kurume store
・All types of stores
Aeon Mall Asahikawa Nishi store, LaLaport TOKYO-BAY store, TOKYO store, Yokohama Bay Quarter store, Shin Shizuoka Cenova store, Aeon Mall Toyokawa store, mozo Wonder City store, Kobe Harborland Umie store, LaLaport Fukuoka store, Aeon Mall Hakusan store
Official web store .st (dot Esty)
*Release date may vary depending on the store.
Release page https://www.dot-st.com/nikoand/disp/item/144632/
* ■Product details *
Product name: Local tote bag
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Color options: Black clay (Ibaraki) / Charcoal (Osaka) / Pink (Hiroshima) / RED1 (Fukuoka) / Orange (Nagoya) / Yellow (Kobe) / Clean (Hokkaido) / Full (Yokohama) / Neihiro (Tokyo) / Purple (Kyoto)
* ■Collaboration artist *
■Hokkaido tote bag
Name: Shigeki Terukina
Occupation: Illustrator and artist
An illustrator and artist from Okinawa who has loved drawing since he was a child. He continues to release works that combine humorous elements and culture with characters whose faces are simply expressed with distinctive eyes.
“When people are happy with what I draw and when they say they like it, it’s very motivating in my work. It will be even more encouraging if someone buys it (lol). ”
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/kaonashi_444/
■Ibaraki tote bag
Name: Tokie Kamemo
Occupation: Illustrator
An illustrator based in Miyazaki who is active all over the country. Characterized by original characters with misaligned lips and pop colors, he has created works in a variety of places, including tour goods designs for famous artists and logos and characters for TV programs.
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/kamemoto_kie/
■Tokyo tote bag
Name: chao!
Occupation: Japanese illustrator.
In addition to creating artwork for companies around the world in America, Europe, and Asia, he collaborates with fashion brands, cafes, and musicians in Japan.
He is also active as a multi-creator who handles everything from music, illustrations, and videos.
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/chao_illustrator/
■Yokohama tote bag
Name: Himataro, a lump of time
Occupation: Illustration, planning, etc.
“Your niche?”
A person who uses the “convex” and “concave” in the world as a motto of “Kochokocho” and outputs them in a new form that tickles the heart through my filter.Character created by: “Hima no Katamari” Himataro / FREE BUT BUSY
“Himataro” is a gluttonous furball in a sheep sweater.When he rolls around due to the delicious smell, he turns into a bear and everyone around him thinks he’s cute, so he does his best to maintain his bear shape.
I’m busy killing time with my friends every day! Somewhat nostalgic “time-killing entertainment”
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/himatan_desyu/
■Nagoya tote bag
Name: yoc
Occupation: Painter
I mainly create illustrations of funny animals. The animal’s cute and humorous expressions and detailed hand-drawn details are its special features.
I am currently working on creating illustrations that will be soothing to look at when you are feeling down.
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/49yoc/
■Kyoto tote bag
Name: Nakao Teppei
Occupation: Illustrator
Expressing a unique world view through illustrations with a unique flair. While working on cover illustrations and advertisements for outdoor magazines, etc., he developed a love for sushi and created the soft vinyl “Sushiel A” in collaboration with Sentinel Co., Ltd. Participating in overseas art toy events such as Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, etc., and promoting Sushiel A. I continue to draw
illustrations every day in the gap between work and childcare.
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/nakao_teppei_illustration/
■Osaka tote bag
Name: Rei/MONKEY CRAB
Occupation: Character writer
MONKEY CRAB produces three-dimensional sculptures and illustrations featuring the gorilla “Joe Mountain” as the main character.
We strive to create deformations that focus on the charm of animals, which have both strength and cuteness, and we are selling interior toys, apparel, and miscellaneous goods with animal motifs around the world.
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/monkey_crab/
■Kobe tote bag
Name: CHARR
Occupation: Painter
Strongly influenced by hip-hop and skateboarding culture, it has a happy character with colorful pop colors.
He is affiliated with an overseas art gallery, has held solo exhibitions around the world, and has produced many art figures such as the main character – Wang Chu.
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He has provided illustrations for numerous apparel brands such as pink, and is expanding his activities beyond painting to a wide range of other fields.
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/charr.morita_/
■Hiroshima tote bag
Name: CHORO
Occupation: Self-employed
In 2023, he will start posting illustrations depicting the daily lives of Nyankorou and various friends on Instagram.
Aiming for simple, moving, and expressive characters, I work hard every day to draw illustrations that touch the hearts of everyone.
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/gonho_taro/
■Fukuoka tote bag
Name: ayano.shibayama
Occupation: Graphic designer
After working as a tour conductor at a travel agency and becoming a graphic designer, he worked at an advertising production company before becoming independent.
Currently, I am mainly working as a freelancer in the graphic design field, including logo design, key visual production, and
illustrations.
He specializes in character design, and also posts on SNS and creates goods.
-Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/ayano.shibayama/
* ■About “niko and…” *
“niko and…” is a “style editorial” that sells apparel, miscellaneous goods, furniture, and food and beverages.
We have a lineup of items that are not only practical, but also have a sense of humor, and that will “encounter” unexpected surprises and discoveries that will eventually “fit” your lifestyle. Based on this message. We are developing our business for men and women in their 20s and 30s.
143 stores nationwide (as of the end of August 2024, including web store). -Official web store .st (dot Esty) – https://www.dot-st.com/nikoand/ -Official brand site- https://www.nikoand.jp/
-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nikoand_official/
* ■About Adastria Co., Ltd. *
Adastria Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Kimura Osamu) is a casual fashion specialty store chain with approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas, carrying over 30 group brands such as Global Work, Nicoando, and Lawry’s Farm. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2023, Play
With our mission of “fashion!”, we aim to become a “good community co-creation company” that creates an open community where people and information can exchange and creates new value.
-Headquarters location- Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8510
-URL- https://www.adastria.co.jp/