mastermind JAPAN Loses Exclusive Rights to Skull Logo?
mastermind JAPAN was recently involved in a legal battle with fellow Japanese brand Roen after mastermind JAPAN claimed that Roen’s similar use of a stylized skull and crossbones logo constituted a violation of its trademark rights.
The fric...
TENGA “Respect Yourself” Project
In honor of World AIDS Day, the TENGA “Respect Yourself” Project revolves around the safest way to get a sexual “release.” Teaming up with seven brands in total, including SWAGGER, VANQUISH, Roen, roar, XLARGE, CHARI & CO...
Roen “Leopard” Damaged Denim
Roen incorporate the popular trend of leopard print into a new pair of denim. The “Leopard” Damaged Denim features two different variations including paint splatter and distressed versions. Each pair includes a leopard stripe on the...
ROEN x Disney UDF Mickey Mouse Tone on Tone Collection
This month, Medicom Toy releases a collection of figures involving both Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Japanese fashion brand ROEN. The collection of figures is seen in a signature ROEN aesthetic with the use of black throughout the five differe...
Roen x Medicom Toy 1000% Bearbrick
Despite being previewed many months ago, the Roen x Medicom Toy 1000% Bearbrick has begun to trickle out on a wider scale as of late. The design features the most prominent of the Bearbricks at 1000% with a flocked/felt skin. Some little details...
Roen 2009 Spring/Summer Collection April Releases
Japanese designer label Roen release various looks this month, from their Spring/Summer 2009 Collection. The lineup continues the brands knack for bold, over-the-top designs combined with a plentiful use of skulls throughout. Amongst their April...
Roen 2009 Spring/Summer Lookbook
Japanese designer label Roen give a preview of their 2009 Spring/Summer collection via their latest lookbook. Taking inspiration from 1970′s Miami lifestyle, the collection reflects a contemporary twist to the easy going yet wild attitude o...
ROEN x Mummy Mickey Black & White Version
Everyone’s favorite childhood character, Mickey Mouse, gets a makeover in this collaboration between Disney and Roen. Mickey Mouse is designed as a mummy in this new project, and the dolls are only limited to 200 being made. Sales began thi...
Roen x Medicom Toy VCD Crown Mickey
Continuing its recent partnership in conjunction with Medicom Toys and Disney, Japanese fashion brand Roen has released another product featuring the iconic Mickey Mouse character. While the last release included Guitar Mickey, this newest vinyl...
Roen x Medicom Toy Guitar Mickey
Within Japan, it appears as though Disney approached a series of labels on different projects ranging from apparel to toys and accessories. Fashion label Roen is amongst the few to interpret the iconic Mickey Mouse character in toy form. The larg...
Spalding | MTV x Roen
In two separate partnerships, Roen produced a mesh cap with Spalding and a t-shirt with MTV. The overused skull motif is at the backdrop of each design which leads us to wonder, how many Japanese brands can lay claim to the skull and bones as the...
Spalding x Roen Fleece Parka
Skulls and guns are imagery that are often used by the Japanese brand Roen in their collections. Roen is also known for working with companies that you’ll never guess they’ll work with such as Disney. Now, they have collaborated with...
Disney x Roen Halloween Mickey T-shirt
Clothing label Roen has teamed up with Disney to celebrate the upcoming Halloween festivities with this Halloween Mickey t-shirt. The t-shirt includes prints on both the front and the rear of the tee as well as distressing on the sleeve and botto...
