Black Weirdos
Black Weirdos is an independent Japanese menswear and streetwear label founded in 2010 by tattoo artists MAGDRON and Megumu Kamata. It is known for quirky graphic prints, embroidered appliqués and casual shirts, tees and jackets.
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Founders | MAGDRON and Megumu Kamata |
| Country | Japan |
| Category | Menswear and streetwear |
| Website | blackweirdos.com |
What is Black Weirdos?
Black Weirdos is an indie Japanese menswear brand created in 2010 by two tattoo artists, MAGDRON and Megumu Kamata. The label has built a following for a non-conformist, deliberately odd sensibility that draws on subcultures, cult film and underground music.
Products and positioning
Collections centre on casual menswear carrying heavy graphics and embroidered appliqués, from opium-smoking skulls to aliens rescuing damsels in distress. Typical pieces include tees, shorts, trousers, retro bowling shirts, baseball jerseys, aloha tees and workwear jackets. Seasonal themes have referenced African punk, The Big Lebowski and, for autumn/winter 2014, Twin Peaks, with Lynchian characters, the Black Lodge zig-zag floor and Dr Jacoby-style sweater vests.
- Graphic-led shirts and tees
- Embroidered appliqué details
- Seasonal themes rooted in film and subculture
Distribution
The brand sells through its own online store and stockists in Japan, and has been carried internationally by streetwear retailers such as JUICE in Hong Kong.
Why it matters
Black Weirdos is an example of the small, artist-led Japanese labels whose strong graphic identity travels well through specialist streetwear retail in Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Black Weirdos?
Black Weirdos was founded in 2010 by the Japanese tattoo artists MAGDRON and Megumu Kamata.
What does Black Weirdos sell?
The label makes graphic-heavy casual menswear such as tees, bowling and aloha shirts, baseball jerseys, trousers and work jackets.