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January 19, 2015
BEAMS | "Kumamon x B:MING LIFE STORE Grand Exhibition" Held
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Kumamon, the General Manager of Kumamoto Prefecture, Visits B:MING LIFE STORE by BEAMS!
Kumamon x B:MING LIFE STORE Grand Exhibition Held
B:MING LIFE STORE by BEAMS is a new concept shop by BEAMS, designed for enjoyment across three generations of the family. This popular shop, known for its regular events, will feature special collaboration goods inspired by Kumamon, the General Manager of Kumamoto Prefecture, and traditional Kumamoto crafts. These goods will be available at all B:MING LIFE STORE locations starting Friday, November 1st.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
A Curated Collection of Ingenious Items!
The "Kumamon x B:MING LIFE STORE Grand Exhibition" will showcase items that collaborate with Kumamoto Prefecture's proud traditional products, offering a lineup of unique pieces available only at B:MING LIFE STORE.
Unlike existing Kumamon merchandise, these items all possess a sophisticated, adult-oriented aesthetic. They are the result of the dedicated efforts of Senior Creative Director Kazuyoshi Nanba.
Featured are items like the "Miremon, Iuemon, Kikuemon" (Kona Saru Kiln), a playful take on "Konohazaru," a guardian deity warding off disaster for over a thousand years, and stools from a woodworking studio in Kumamoto that crafts bespoke furniture, shaped into Kumamon's silhouette… Ingenious items, "which even perplexed the artisans," will be gathered in one place.
Kumamon is Coming to B:MING LIFE STORE!
Kumamon is scheduled to make appearances at the shops to support the "Kumamon x B:MING LIFE STORE Grand Exhibition," which will be held at B:MING LIFE STORE locations nationwide from Friday, November 1st to Thursday, November 14th. You're sure to be captivated by Kumamon's movements, whether slow and deliberate or surprisingly agile!
Scheduled Appearances:
Sunday, November 3rd: Lalaport TOKYO-BAY Store
Sunday, November 10th: Lazona Kawasaki Plaza Store
Sunday, November 17th: Grand Front Osaka Store
Times are not yet determined, so please inquire with the store.
Kumamon Item Information and Appearance Schedule
http://bminglifestore.jp/topics/beaming-life-store-by-beams/
B:MING LIFE STORE by BEAMS
http://www.bminglifestore.jp/