On May 25, UNIQLO launched the Billie Eilish by Takashi Murakami UT collection on its online store. This collaboration between global pop-phenomenon Billie Eilish and contemporary artist Takashi Murakami showcases the artistic perspectives of the two through graphics that were exclusively designed for UT.
“Billie Eilish x Takashi Murakami. Two of the most influential global creators come together as a new expression of art for all.” – John C Jay, President of Global Creative for UNIQLO
Eilish became friends with Murakami after they messaged each other on Instagram. The pair jointly created the music video for Eilish’s song You Should See Me in a Crown, with Murakami drawing on Eilish’s ideas to animate it in his inimitable style. The video has attracted more than 68 million views on YouTube.
Highlights of this Billie Eilish x Takashi Murakami UT Collection are graphics combining Eilish’s symbol, Blohsh, and Murakami’s iconic flowers. Designs also include collage of Eilish’s photos, a sketch taken from her music video and a UT-original Billie Eilish logo.
The designs from the collection combine unique motifs from both individuals and include collaboration logos originally designed for UT.
Eilish directed the design of thegraphics, which include T-shirts and hats sporting UT-original Billie Eilish logos.
The Billie Eilish x Takashi Murakami UT Collection, priced between RM39.90 and RM79.90, has been available on Uniqlo online store and will be available in stores from May 29, 2020.
