Japanese actress/model Aki Hoshino and KIKS TYO were trend-setters in their own right as they blazed the trail with their racy sneaker inspired t-shirts. They recently teamed up with photographer Yasumasa Yonehara in the creation of the book Sneaker Lover. We recently had a chance to interview the two regarding some of their background history and their thoughts on the book itself. The interview can be seen here.
The book is currently available through KIKS TYO and their online shop with a price listed at $17 USD.
Sexy models on t-shirts have always been best sellers. In 2006, the label KIKS TYO from Japan came onto the sneaker scene and started releasing t-shirts designed under the "Sneakers and Girls" theme. Now, continuing with KIKS TYO’s ongoing collaboration with Japanese gravure idol Aki Hoshino are these SBTG & AJ1 inspired t-shirts. Both sneaker customizer SBTG & the Air Jordan 1 shoe have had a great influence in the sneaker culture therefore it was appropriate for KIKS TYO to chose those for these t-shirts. The shirts are now available at the KIKS TYO store retailing at ￥6,825.
Japanese sneaker-crazed label Kiks TYO has just opened up pre-orders on their international site for items previously unavailable outside of Japan. These t-shirts include the AJ Wings Tee and the YO! Kiks Tee. Both designs feature popular Japanese bikini model Aki Hoshino in some sultry poses in reference to some of iconic moments in sneaker culture. The AJ Wings Tee is inspired by Michael Jordan’s famous 1986 Wings poster while the Yo! Kiks Tee refrences trading cards issued in 1991 of MTV Yo! Raps. Both tees will be available for pre-order up until Friday, October 12th. Retail for each shirt will ring in at ¥6,825 (approximately $58 USD).
