Nov 24, 2004
Anko

I was sent the following press release for a new t-shirt brand called Anko, that’s being distributed in the UK and Japan.
Having spent a number of years living and working in Japan, Andrew describes the brand as one of “refreshing simplicity and balance”. Collection one comprises of 12 unique designs with a variety of ‘kawaii’ (cute) characters and text/detail adorning both the front and back of each t-shirt; with text ranging from ‘please pass the mayonnaise’, ‘where is my face?’ and ‘are you watching me smile’ to other messages which reveal a deeper level to the brand.
anko can be translated from the Japanese as ‘red bean paste’ aswell as ’stability’ and ‘balance’. This concept of balance and simplicity runs throughout the brand, while the t-shirts in collection one are made of the highest quality interlock cotton. A women’s line is planned for 2005, with collection one being available exclusively in Tokyo and London and through the anko website.
The contact person for the brand in Japan is Yuko Yamauchi.
And while on the subject of t-shirts, let me mention that Beinghunted has just launched a new line of tees, produced in limited numbers.

Jean Snow is a contributor to
He will be contributing to the upcoming fifth editions of
I got those press releases too. Don’t like the Anko stuff though. Simple and without a twist.