Fashion brand Samansa Mos2 joined paws with the cat-themed bread and pastry store Neko Neko Shokupan to release their first collection together at Samansa Mos2 stores and the online store CAN ONLINE SHOP on May 14.
The Line-Up
Half-Sleeve Photo Print T-Shirts
Colours: Off-White/Unbleached/Beige
Price: ¥3,190 (Tax Included)
Half-Sleeve Monogram Print T-Shirts
Colours: Off-White/Yellow/Brown
Price: ¥3,190 (Tax Included)
Half-Sleeve Back Print T-Shirts
Colours: Off-White/Yellow/Brown
Price: ¥3,190 (Tax Included)
Back print tee design
Shokupan Print Hoodie
Colours: Beige/Khaki
Price: ¥4,290 (Tax Included)
Kid’s Line
Photo Print T-Shirt
Colours: Off-White/Yellow
Price: ¥2,530 (Tax Included)
French Flare T-Shirts
Colours: Beige/Khaki
Price: ¥2,530 (Tax Included)
Miscellaneous
Embroidered Canvas Tote Bag
Colours: Unbleached/Beige
Price: ¥3,850 (Tax Included)
Handkerchief
Colours: Beige/Purple
Price: ¥660 (Tax Included)
Reversible Shoulder Pouch
Colours: Beige/Khaki
Price: ¥3,190 (Tax Included)
Bottle Holder
Colours: Beige/Khaki
Price: ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Mobile Ring Holder
Colours: Beige/Grey
Price: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)
Neko Neko Shokupan are known for their rich and milky cat-shaped bread which uses milk and zero water. They’re a hugely popular bakery brand who often find themselves across social media pages including Instagram. This marks their first collaboration with Samansa Mos2 who celebrate their 35th anniversary this year.
The collection features key visuals taken from the Neko Neko Shokupan brand. Items include a variety of tees and hoodies as well as other miscellaneous must-grabs like tote bags, handkerchiefs, bottle holders, and more. There’s even a children’s line-up as part of Samansa Mos2’s kid brand Samansa Mos2 Lagom so parents and their children can coordinate cute matching outfits.
Look felinely-fashionable this summer with the Samana Mos2 x Neko Neko Shokupan collection.
Information
Samana Mos2 x Neko Neko Shokupan
Released: May 14, 2021
Available: Samana Mos2 stores
Store List: https://www.canshop.jp/shoplist?bd=all
Buy Online: https://www.canshop.jp/
*Children’s sizes exclusive to stores stocking Samansa Mos2 Lagom items
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