We are absolutely delighted and filled with gratitude to have had the help of so many people to create our special anniversary items again this year!
We have been able to prepare a variety of items for our 18th anniversary this year as well, so I would like to introduce them to you.
TACOMA FUJI RECORD
We have worked with TACOMA FUJI RECORD on many things, including T-shirts and caps, but this year, we have something special!
Surprise! We have prepared T-shirts and tote bags featuring designs by Tomoo Gokita, an artist active both in Japan and overseas known for his abstract paintings that often incorporate specific motifs, including TACOMA FUJI RECORD's brand icon and his signature black-and-white portraiture!
The clown effortlessly riding a bicycle, captured in his unique touch, has a strangely cute atmosphere. The T-shirts come in two colors, black and gray, while the tote bag is available in brown.
By the way, we heard that Mr. Gokita is a bicycle enthusiast himself. We were also very happy to learn that he even uses Circles.
This means yet another masterpiece will be added to my TACOMA FUJI RECORD collection.
TADE QUI
Following our POP UP early last year, which brought us much closer together, we have commissioned TADE QUI to create special items again this year.
This year's special item is the Bring Back Pack!
It is a backpack made of thin, light, and durable Cordura ripstop nylon, designed to be packed compactly into its own internal pocket for easy carrying.
Although this item was released once before, it has undergone several rounds of prototyping and is now being unveiled for the first time after its renewal. While normally it comes in solid black, gray, or white, this time they have created colorful versions, as well as a multi-pattern model that randomly combines these colors. These 7 color variations and the multi-pattern model are the highlight of this release, so don't miss out!
BAR LIQUORS
Elusive and ubiquitous! BAR LIQUORS is a lemon sour specialty shop that seems to pop up at every fun event we attend.
They have once again provided their original lemon sour glasses for us!
The design features SAVE THE EARTH RIDE A BIKE by Jerry Ukai, once again centered on a cycling motif as before. This time, however, the color scheme is different, and it also features a special print of the Circles logo under the SAVE THE EARTH RIDE A BIKE text.
ONC MERINO
ONC MERINO held their first POP UP STORE at Circles this year. Their 100% merino wool long-sleeve T-shirts, characterized by fine-pitch stripes, are both highly functional and so comfortable that you'll want to wear them every day—whether cycling, enjoying outdoor activities, or even while sleeping.
The special item we had them create features the same design as the BAR LIQUORS lemon sour glass: an illustration of a woman and "Lemon-kun" riding a bicycle on the left chest, and the words SAVE THE EARTH RIDE A BIKE printed on the back.
I only started wearing them this spring, but I already have to buy a third one.
Circles Original Bandana
I always keep a bandana in my pocket every single day. I use it to dry my hands, wrap my lunch box, or wrap it around my neck when it's chilly—the uses are endless. Of course, many other staff members here also swear by them.
We’ve created an original one. The design is by Zab, who we work with at CIRCLES TOKYO. He’s the same person who created the banner for our anniversary party.
Every time I go out to distribute posters, so many people compliment the design—it's catchy and has a truly great vibe!
The bandana follows the same concept, and if you look closely, you might discover "that person" hidden in there—it's that kind of meticulous attention to detail.
The bandana is produced by Studio Watt Co., Ltd., which is well-regarded for its CHAORAS sports tenugui. Just like their tenugui, the texture and feel of this bandana are fantastic!
With that said, we have a great lineup of items again this year!
To All Our Web Shop Customers!
The items mentioned above will be sold at our party and in-store, but as a thank you to our customers living far away who use our Web Shop, we have prepared a special patch for you.
We've turned those stickers you're already familiar with from the Web Shop into patches!
Let's decorate your bags, sweatshirts, caps, and whatever else you have!
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27th, for one week, we will be giving away one random patch with purchases over ¥10,000, and a set of three with purchases over ¥30,000! (Please note that this is available only while supplies last.)
Now you're going to want to complete the set of all three!
Please note that these patches are an exclusive gift for Web Shop purchases and are not for general sale. Also, please be aware that due to our anniversary party, orders placed between 12:00 PM on Friday, November 29th and 11:59 AM on Saturday, November 30th will not be shipped until Sunday, December 1st.
Web Shop Notice
A reminder of the information regarding our Web Shop.
About the Patch Giveaway
Starting Wednesday, November 27th for one week:
・One random patch for purchases over ¥10,000
・A set of three for purchases over ¥30,000
・Patches are a Web Shop exclusive gift (please note that they are only available while supplies last)
Shipping during the anniversary party period
Please note that shipments for orders placed between 12:00 PM on Friday, November 29th and 11:59 AM on Saturday, November 30th will be processed on or after Sunday, December 1st.
With that, we hope you'll join us for our 18th Anniversary Party! Advance tickets are on sale now at a special price!
