A new community bridge connecting New York and Tokyo. The special collection presented by < Parks Department > has landed for the first time.
2019.03.08
Parks Department POP-UP STORE in BEAMS T HARAJUKU
Parks Department operates as a collective community label based in New York, forming various cultural communities, disseminating content on internet radio, and organizing various events through connections with famous New York brands and artists. Their first pop-up store event, "Parks Department POP-UP STORE in BEAMS T HARAJUKU," which is not yet widely known here in Japan, will be held from March 15th (Friday).
In addition to the label's regular items, which will be available for the first time, there will also be an limted capsule collection with < BEAMS T >, as well as collaborations with legendary DJ Stretch Armstrong, who is a close friend, and visual artist Eric Elms, who works POWERS. , a special collection consisting of an artist collaboration with Manon Macassaet, who is a leading force in current New York youth culture, has been created, creating a luxurious lineup.
Additionally, on the day of the event, a reception party will be held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, inviting tokyovitamin, a collective representative of Tokyo's youth scene, and featuring content typical of Parks Department.
“BEAMS T Harajuku” will be a spectacular display at the forefront of the cultural community that connects New York and Tokyo.
PARKS DEPARTMENT × NEW YORK ARTIST COL LABOR ATION
POWERS KILROY TEE
Color：WHITE
Size：M, L, XL
Price：¥5,500（+tax）
*Color and specifications may differ slightly from the actual product.
MANON MACASAET DAYDREAM TEE
Color：YELLOW
Size：M, L, XL
Price：¥5,500（+tax）
*Color and specifications may differ slightly from the actual product.
STRECH ARMSTRONG MILK TEE
Color：WHITE
Size：M, L, XL
Price：¥5,500（+tax）
*Color and specifications may differ slightly from the actual product.
STRECH ARMSTRONG TRACI TEE
Color：WHITE
Size：M, L, XL
Price：¥5,500（+tax）
*Color and specifications may differ slightly from the actual product.
STRECH ARMSTRONG KISS TEE
Color：WHITE
Size：M, L, XL
Price：¥5,500（+tax）
*Color and specifications may differ slightly from the actual product.
Parks Department × BEAMS T
“LOGO” TEE
Color：WHITE, BLACK
Size：M, L, XL
Price：¥5,000（+tax）
“LOGO COLLAGE” LONG SLEEVE TEE
Color：WHITE, BLACK
Size：M, L, XL
Price：¥6,500（+tax）
“GIRL S PHOTO” HOODIE
Color: BLACK
Size：M, L, XL
Price：¥9,200（+tax）
“LOGO” RUG MAT
Color: PARKS DEPT BLUE
Size: ONE SIZE
Price：¥11,000（+tax）
ARTIST PROFILE
Parks Department
"Know Wave" is an internet radio program based in New York that disseminates information on various underground cultures. A collective community label started in 2016 by co-founding member Arthur Soleimanpol. Our main activities are to demonstrate the new form of media through internet radio, and to function as a platform where various cultures such as fashion, design, and music intersect.In New York, we are already seeing various chemical changes centered on youth culture. As an opportunity to stir things up. In addition to the people we have collaborated with this time, we will connect with various legendary key figures in New York and hook up young talents every day, proposing a new era of creativity. Furthermore, he also works as a video director.
Manon Macasaet
As a native New Yorker, her main job is as a student at an art school (Parsons School of Design University), but she has also been used as a model by famous brands and media, and she herself produces videos, drawing art, and three-dimensional art works. He is active as a creator who engages in creative activities such as. At the same time, he is involved in the branding of various brands such as < Parks Department > and <X-girl>, and is also a key figure in the next generation of millennials, being part of the community of New York's hottest street culture scene.
Stretch Armstrong
He began his career as a DJ in New York City at legendary downtown clubs such as Big Haus, Love Transporter Room, Nell's, and Mars. In the 1990s, he started a radio program called ``,'' which became the foundation of today's American radio programs, and was the catalyst for creating many hip-hop stars, including Notorious B.I.G. Furthermore, in the past he worked as an A&R at a label company called ``LOUD records'' and was able to sign a contract with Mobb Deep. As a player, he has worked in a wide range of fields, including Eminem's live DJ, Sade's release party, TV work such as "MTV Spring Break" and "The Arsenio Hall Show", and music consultant for the movie "Boiler Room". Responsible for numerous client works. In 2016, he published ``NO SLEEP,'' a historical book that records New York club culture from the flyer designs of the time and his own words.
Eric Elms
With a studio in Brooklyn, New York, as an art director and visual artist, he has worked on creative campaigns and campaigns for famous brands such as ``Supreme'', `` NIKE'', ``Colette'', and ``Carhartt'', while also publishing art books. His activities are wide-ranging, including launching the company ``And Press.'' Furthermore, it is well known that his works using a long-nosed character called ``Kilroy'' made his activities under his personal name popular all at once. In 2016, he started the creative project POWERS, which he co-founded with Kyle Ng, director of Brain Dead. The label's apparel line is extremely popular here in Japan as well.
- Event period
- March 15th (Friday) – March 24th (Sunday), 2019
*On the first day of the event, we will close at 18:00 to prepare for the reception party.
- Holding store
- ビームスT 原宿