If everyone in the world could just hold hands and get along, that would be incredibly happy, wouldn't it?
It may sound like an impossibly big dream, but by using one’s own power as fuel, like pedaling a bike to expand one's world, meeting many people, understanding one another, joining hands to form a big circle, and maybe even dancing together—well, surely, one day… just imagine.
Looking at the illustration by James Ulmer embroidered on the chest of the TACOMA FUJI RECORDS meets Circles T-Shirt released last year, I can't help but feel that way. And I'm sure many others feel that same warmth, too.
Simple yet captivating with that embroidery, the TACOMA FUJI RECORDS meets Circles T-Shirt is now available in a new long-sleeve version.
The reveal will be at the POP UP STORE held at Circles this weekend! For now, sales will be limited to in-store only.
After that, sales will begin on the CIRCLES WEB SHOP and the TACOMA FUJI RECORDS ONLINE STORE starting Monday the 5th at 8:00 PM, so everyone across the country, please wait just a little bit longer.
【CIRCLES ORIGINAL】
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS meets Circles L/S T-Shirt
COLOR：White, Heather Gray
SIZE：S, M, L, XL
MATERIAL：100% Cotton
PRICE：¥9,900 (tax included)
This time, in addition to the embroidery on the chest, the Circles name is boldly and simply inscribed on the back in a beautiful font.
The TACOMA FUJI RECORDS original body, made of slightly thicker 100% cotton, has an attractive, crisp, firm texture, and is exceptionally comfortable to wear. Combined with a moderately relaxed silhouette, it’s a T-shirt that looks great on anyone, whether slim or a bit stocky, which is why I end up wanting to buy every new release. (By the way, the Yanase family closet even has a dedicated shelf for TACOMA FUJI RECORDS T-shirts.)
And just like last year, we are also releasing caps!
This time, the lineup includes two types of models: one in cotton-based corduroy and another in a cotton-nylon blend.
【CIRCLES ORIGINAL】
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS meets Circles Cap
Corduroy / Blue
MATERIAL：100% Cotton
PRICE：¥8,470 (tax included)
Cotton・Nylon Fabric / Orange
MATERIAL：60% Cotton, 40% Nylon
PRICE：¥8,470 (tax included)
Neither too deep nor too shallow, they feature a somewhat rounded silhouette that, just like the T-shirts, is easy for many people to wear and somehow manages to look good on everyone. This makes perfect sense, as this cap was designed to embody the wish of label owner Nabe-san: "I want a normal cap that is as unpretentious and as simple as possible." Truly normal—the essence of normal—is what makes them special. The lineup features two fabric types: corduroy, which overflows with a casual feel, and a cotton-nylon blend that evokes an outdoor feel. Each comes in one color: blue and orange respectively.
Regardless, every single item is attractive, and there is no doubt they are "must-have" items for me, Yanase.
Be sure not to miss out, whether you are a TACOMA FUJI RECORDS fan or a Circles fan!
And I’d love for James Ulmer fans to get their hands on them, too.
SPECIAL THANKS
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS is a T-shirt label that started with the goal of turning "merchandise for music that doesn't actually exist" into real products. Based in Tokyo, they work with artists and designers from Japan and abroad to create artwork that includes profiles and stories for these non-existent musicians. In recent years, their scope of activities and product offerings have expanded significantly; from T-shirt releases and collaborations with apparel brands to producing T-shirts for beer bars, they work borderlessly across the gaps between fashion, culture, and "everyday life."
James Ulmer
James Ulmer is an artist living in Queens, New York.
His major solo exhibitions include "PLAY ORBIT" (Marvins Gardens, Brooklyn), and group exhibitions include "Good Pictures" (Deitch Projects, New York), "Peanuts" (Eighteen Gallery, Copenhagen), and "A Being in the World" (Salon 94, New York). He received his BFA in Illustration & Design from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. In 2020, he designed the album cover for Nagoya-born artist mei ehara.
Circles 16th Anniversary
Circles turns 16 in December! We're hosting various events on December 3rd and 4th (Sat/Sun), including parties, rides, and pop-ups! Click the button below for details!
