First time in Japan! WAKKOMARIA, a popular product reflecting a lot of culture
Wacko Maria means “strange Maria” in Latin.
It is a popular brand with a somewhat dirty element, but what kind of brand is it?
Here, we will introduce the history and characteristics of Wackomaria.
What is WAKKOMARIA?
Wacko Maria has always had its roots in music and movies, and has captured the hearts of men.
The brand has gained popularity as an attractive design with a glimpse of playfulness in its sophisticated yet successful fusion of mature and casual.
Its main target is people in their early thirties, and it proposes “products that can be worn by adults.
The lineup includes not only clothes, but also stoles, bags, ties, wallets, and other accessories.
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History of WAKKOMARIA
Atsuhiko Mori, a designer, and Keiji Ishizuka, a director, established “WACKO MARIA” in 2005.
As many of you may know by now, these two were famous former J-League professional soccer players.
In September 2011, Wako Maria released her first photo book “THE AMERICANS GUILTY PARTIES”.
The photobook is set in Los Angeles and is based on the concept of seven men from different cities in the US wandering around the city.
Taro Mizuguchi, a popular photographer, shot the 80-page photo story with black-and-white photos as the core.
It was shot by popular photographer Taro Mizuguchi, with 80 pages of photo stories shot in black-and-white by renowned members such as stylist Tsuyoshi Noguchi and art director Ren Murata.
In 2012, Keiji Ishizuka retired from the company, and Atsuhiko Mori took over as both designer and producer.
In 2012, Keiji Ishizuka retired from the company, and Atsuhiko Mori took on the role of designer and producer.
The company is also actively developing collaborations with directors such as Jim Jarmussiou, who is known as a master of independent film, and its worldview is expanding greatly.
WAKKOMARIA’s most popular items
Patterned shirts are popular every season.
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The collaboration with Converse created a lot of buzz.
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The collaboration with Vans is also very popular.
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Sunglasses and other accessories are also available.
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Recommended stores where you can buy WAKKOMARIA
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| Store Name | Paradise St. Petersburg |
|---|---|
| Address | 1F, 2-3-2 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo |
| Phone number | 03-5708-5277 |
| Business hours | 12:00〜20:00 |
Summary
What did you think?
Here we have introduced Waccomaria.
There are many celebrities in Japan who are loyal users of WAKKOMARIA. I can’t wait to see what the brand does in the future.