Takashi Murakami is a contemporary Japanese artist whose work can be seen across a number of mediums, including a wildly popular line of apparel. Viewing fashion as an alternative canvas, he lets his iconic flower motifs and dynamic patterns spill onto fabrics for a seamless integration of art into everyday wear.
With its blend of playful aesthetics and high quality materials, its no wonder that Takashi Murakami clothing is so popular in the streetwear and high fashion worlds. Known for coining the word "superflat" to describe his own work, you can see inspiration from manga, anime, Japanese classic art, and modern graphics - all merging together in a way that tears down the boundaries between high and low art. What makes Takashi Murakami so easily able to create his memorable line of clothing is the fact that he understands one thing above all else: good style is about personality, which he infuses into each of his pieces.
Take, for example, the AllOver Flowers Hoodie, with premium materials that offer top comfort while its vibrant, repeating flowers are often referred to as a wearable masterpiece. This piece exemplifies the cheery uniqueness that is so prevalent in all of Takashi Murakami’s work.
Given that Takashi Murakami apparel makes a bold statement in and of itself, it pairs easily with any number of more minimalist clothing pieces. Consider the clean, solid choices in adidas’ basics line or other equally understated clothing items for an outfit that perfectly balances the loud with the quiet, and the playful with the subdued.
