Restock of Tohoku football T-shirts

This season’s graphics are all based on iconic moments in football history. We hope this year’s tournament will produce memorable moments based on the power of passion and desire for us all to witness.

Organic Cotton and Hemp T-shirt– Richard Windsor / Baggio

The image of Roberto Baggio missing the penalty that lost Italy the World Cup in 1994 is a poignant reminder of the pain of losing that we can all relate to. Furthermore, Baggio went on to become one of greatest footballers of all time and a magnificent role model even after missing that penalty. This is the true power of victory.

¥19,800 (Tax included)

Organic Cotton and Hemp T-shirt / Richard Windsor / Cantona

Eric Cantona’s response to the press over his flying kick of an opponent’s fan reads: "When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea” - this remains one of the most famous and debated quotes in sports history.

¥19,800 (Tax included)

Organic Cotton and Hemp T-shirt / Richard Windsor / Zidane

Zinedine Zidane's head-butt on Marco Materazzi came in the hundred and eleventh minute of extra time in the 2006 World Cup final. The moment represents the raw human desire for justice after receiving verbal abuse throughout the match and also includes the consequence it has if acted upon with an extreme reaction. It led to Zidane being sent off and his side losing the final.

¥19,800 (Tax included)

Organic Cotton and Hemp T-shirt / The Inoue Brothers... / Black Star

The main inspiration behind the Black Star graphic was the moment when Ghana lost against Uruguay in penalties in the World Cup quarter-final in 2010. The defeat was particularly difficult to witness after a controversial performance from Uruguay. This feeling of unjust defeat inspired us to celebrate the powerful and passionate spirit of Ghana’s national team, who are officially known as the Black Stars.

The design of the graphic itself is inspired by the strong symbolism of the Black Star represented in Marcus Garvey’s “The Black Star Line”, which was founded in 1919. A symbol promoting Pan-Africanism and African independence. The Black Star artwork is visualised by the overlay of three stars, each representing the three Rastafarian colours “red”, “gold”, and “green”.

¥19,800 (Tax included)

Introducing Richard Windsor

Artist Richard Windsor’s bold graphics express anarchical and emotional statements through legendary moments in football. These drawings were originally made for a football initiative we created together with Richard and Tomorrowland called “The 101 - One World Eleven”. Twelve years have passed since then, and the initiative still lives on in Japan.

We felt it was poignant to bring back these powerful drawings due to the controversy around this year’s Football World Cup in the Americas, which includes the United States of America. With the dehumanising activities of Donald Trump’s administration, the drawings are more relevant than ever.

We have known Richard for nearly two decades, and he has been a huge contributor to our Tohoku Project from the very beginning. We are massive admirers of his powerful style of drawing, which has so much energy and evokes emotions.