This season, Hong Kong-based techwear label ARCHIVAL REINVENT is joining hands with Japanese streetwear brand #FR2 and Hong Kong’s trend concept store POPCORN Supply to present the #FR2 x ARC collection. Inspired by Karesansui aesthetics and traditional Japanese attire, the collection will transform Hysan Place into a modern Japanese Zen garden!

Ryo Ishikawa, the brand manager of #FR2, is not only a designer but also a photography enthusiast. With a passion for photographing women in sultry poses, Ishikawa rose to fame with a series of provocative photos of women dressed in a mysterious-looking rabbit headband, which he took inspiration from his zodiac sign, the Rabbit. The images were published in Japanese magazines and uploaded on online blogs and Instagram under the pseudonym #FR2. After organising his first personal photography exhibition, "SHIBUYA", in 2014, Ishikawa decided to launch a clothing brand named "Fxxking Rabbits (#FR2)”. Positioned as a rebellious and nonconforming label, #FR2 is now a household name and an integral part of Japanese fashion culture.

Further expanding the artistic concept behind #FR2 x ARC this season, ARC designers drew inspiration from Japanese Zen gardens, marrying the traditional Japanese worldview of wabi-sabi, which promoted the acceptance of transience and imperfection, with Karesansui aesthetics. In particular, the designers hoped to capture the simple yet elegant patterns of wave movement represented through raked gravel or sand. In reflection of this design ethos, the main features of the #FR2 x ARC collection include decorative stitching patterns and circular finishings, while also incorporating the street style of #FR2 and practical elements from ARCHIVAL REINVENTS. The collection offers a wide range of choices, from t-shirts, hats, multi-pocket shorts, trousers, and dresses to jackets, kimonos, and vests.

From today to 28 May, visit the #FR2 x ARC Pop-up Store at Hysan Place and snap photos with the ginormous models by #FR2 x The Upswing.Co. While you are there, be sure to check out the limited models and designer t-shirts on sale. Pre-order now!

ARC X #FR2 Pop-up Store details:
Opening Hour: 12 May 2023 (17:00 – 21:00)
Opening Hour: 13 May – 28 May 2023 (12:00 – 21:00)
Location: Atrium, Level 1, Hysan Place