STANCE SOCKS X MHAK X KICKS LAB.

A triple collaboration between California-based sock brand STANCE SOCKS, painter/artist MHAK, and premium sneaker boutique KICKS LAB. based in Harajuku, Tokyo, the mecca of street fashion, has been announced.

Founded in San Clemente, California, STANCE SOCKS has released a variety of eye-catching socks with roots in West Coast culture. In addition to their high design quality, they are also known for their premium fit and cutting-edge technology, and are highly popular with top athletes, skaters, and artists. They are also the official socks for MLB and NBA, and have collaborated with athletes, musicians, fashion brands, movies, anime, and more, going beyond the conventional wisdom of socks.

The socks from this triple collaboration are a masterpiece that shows the high design sense of MHAK, who has collaborated with KICKS LAB. in many collaborations. The top of the socks features an abstract design that can be called MHAK's signature, and the logos of KICKS LAB. and MHAK, both of which were designed by MHAK himself, are boldly placed on the right foot and the left foot. The blue accents on the white body and the STANCE SOCKS logo are also effective accents, making them literally "wearable works of art." In addition, these socks use a fiber material called "INFIKNIT" that was developed exclusively by STANCE SOCKS and is five times stronger than ordinary socks. As a testament to the confidence in its quality and strength, all "INFIKNIT" products from STANCE SOCKS, including this collaboration item, are covered by a lifetime warranty. (For inquiries regarding the lifetime warranty program for INFIKNIT products, please visit https://stance-jp.com/press/infiknit_lifetime/)

These special collaboration socks, with excellent design and functionality, are made by ＜STANCE SOCKS＞, ＜MHAK＞ and ＜KICKS LAB.＞. They are recommended for a wide range of people, from sneaker lovers and skaters who have strong ties with ＜MHAK＞ and ＜KICKS LAB.＞, to fashion and art lovers and even athletes with keen tastes.

Release date: Friday, August 26, 2022
* Advance reservations are currently being accepted.

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MHAK as MASAHIRO AKUTAGAWA Born in Aizuwakamatsu in 1981. Painter/artist. Heavily influenced by designer furniture and interior spaces, he creates murals with the theme of "coexistence with living spaces," regarding paintings as part of the interior. He believes that in order to have space and paintings coexist, it is necessary to have the painting itself recognized as an atmosphere, and he pursues a style that focuses on abstract expression. He has created a unique style that uses repeated curves to create numerous interior murals for private residences, restaurants, hotel rooms, and more. He has also worked on many store exterior murals, including for Levi's® HARAJUKU and RVCA SHIBUYA. He has also provided artwork for global companies and street brands, such as adidas, YONEX, and THE NORTH FACE, and in 2017 he collaborated with adidas Skateboarding to release a global collection that included a signature shoe bearing his name, which attracted a lot of attention. He is also involved in a wide range of activities, including local revitalization activities and being a member of the artist collective "81 BASTARDS" with members from all over the world. To date, he has exhibited his works in various cities around the world, including Japan, the United States, Australia, Italy, and Argentina, and continues to spread his unique worldview both domestically and internationally. http://www.mhak.jp https://www.instagram.com/mhak_/