shirt with ink drop pattern


onitsuka tiger's autumn / winter collection 2010, entitled 'sumi' reflects the aesthetic sensitivity of japan.

in japanese 'sumi' means charcoal. this collection draws its influences from the ancient art of japanese calligraphy.
charcoal black ink has given the apparel a modern, yet timeless tonality, consisting of a variety of black and grey tones
decorated with subtle ink drop patterns.



shirt with ink drop pattern on the collar


the collection's focus is on menswear, offering simple silhouettes with pieces constructed from a rich poplin
and lightweight taffeta. several garments feature onitsuka tiger stripes on the left sleeve.



button-up hoodie with onitsuka tiger stripes on the sleeve



sweatshirt with onitsuka tiger stripes on the sleeve



windbreaker with all over ink dot pattern



illustration depicting the mexico 66's whose tiger stripes are represented by a dot print pattern (film still)


sumi footwear has a subtle calligraphy graphic which means 'tiger' printed on the heel or side of the shoes.
on the onitsuka tiger mexico 66's, the 'tiger stripes' are represented by a dot print pattern.



illustration of the mexico 66's for the sumi collection



coolidge plus kicks with tiger graphic on heel


new to the collection is the coolidge plus shoe, with the graphic on the heel and a lining in white with black ink drops.



illustration of coolidge pluses with graphic on the heels



illustration of coolidge pluses with bike graphic on heel



ink dot pattern