EVENT | Cat Lovers Project “Cat’s ISSUE” Limited-Time Shop
EVENT | February 22nd is "Cat Day"!
Cat Lovers Project "Cat’s ISSUE" Limited-Time Shop
"Cat’s ISSUE" is a project that conveys our "obsession" with cats alongside cat-loving creators, organized by "SUNDAY ISSUE," a gallery in Shibuya. Following the exhibition and the cat newspaper "The Cat’s Whiskers," a limited-time shop, "Cat’s ISSUE POP-UP STORE@ISETAN," will open on the second floor of Isetan Shinjuku to commemorate "Cat Day" on February 22, 2014.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Cat Lovers Gather at Isetan Shinjuku!
At the limited-time shop "Cat’s ISSUE POP-UP STORE@ISETAN," over 30 artists and brands, including contributors to the cat newspaper "The Cat’s Whiskers," will exhibit and sell original products themed around cats. Many limited-edition and collaboration items exclusive to Isetan Shinjuku will be available.
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Gift: Isetan Exclusive "The Cat’s Whiskers EXTRA ISSUE" (Limited to 400 copies)
A gift for purchases of ¥5,250 or more at the "Cat’s ISSUE POP-UP STORE." Additionally, 25 pairs (50 people) will be invited to the "Cat LIVE & Talk" event on Saturday, February 22nd ("Cat Day"), featuring Miyu Sakamoto and Kazutaka Kunihiro.
atelier kiji Custom Cat Photo Cushion Order Event
The artist will handcraft custom cushions and accessories from submitted cat photo data.
Sale of Cat’s ISSUE Engraved Scratching Posts; Cat Images Posted in Store
Prototypes of original "scratching post cases" are also planned for display.
PAUL & JOE SISTER Collaboration Orders
Orders will be taken for collaboration T-shirts and socks with PAUL & JOE SISTER, featuring Saba-mi, the beloved cat of Miyu Sakamoto, known for her "cat-sniffing" advocacy (scheduled for delivery from April 10th onwards).
"Cat’s ISSUE" Special Online Store Opens
A "Cat’s ISSUE" special online store, in collaboration with BASE, a free web service for shop management, will also open simultaneously. Original items and one-of-a-kind pieces can be ordered.
Cat’s ISSUE x Ayako Ishiguro "Bake-neko" (Monster Cat) Fan Exhibition
An exhibition and sale of "Bake-neko" fans by Ayako Ishiguro, known for her illustrations of yokai and mythical creatures, will be held.
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AURA, aquadrops, ANAM, Ayako Ishiguro, wisut ponnimit, VL by VEE, GANORI, CAHON, Curly Collection, CANDLE STUDIO MAGIERA, 935 Hand-knitted, Kumi Kosuge (EHEHE), simmon, SUPERSWEET, SAYHELLO, Taichiro Seki, Selieu, Koichiro Takagi, decoupage, Shikiro, TORAI DU MONDE, Tomoka Nagayama, Niroak, Hallelujah, PAUL&JOE SISTER, bortsprungt., Nanako Yamaguchi, Ami Yamada, Yammart, LAMEDALICO, Little Black Swan, lilikante, Satomi Watabe, Keito Sakai, Rujin Miyake, Shohei Morimoto, TRIBUNE by SUNDAY ISSUE...
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Yuki Akai, Techno Shibui Bu, Nosoko, Hiroshi Hari
Cat’s ISSUE POP-UP STORE @ISETAN
Date | February 19 (Wed) - 24 (Mon), 2014
10:30 - 20:00 (Subject to Isetan Shinjuku's operating hours)
Location | Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 2F, Center Park / The Stage #2
3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3352-1111 (Main Switchboard)
Sponsor | Yo-Ho Brewing: Suiyoubi no Neko (Wednesday Cat)
http://www.yonasato.com/
Suiyoubi no Neko (Facebook Page)
https://www.facebook.com/suiyoubinoneko/
Reclaimed Works
http://reclaimed-works.com/)
SUNDAY ISSUE Website
http://www.sunday-issue.com/schedule/event/3660/
