original fake

After first announcing the closure of OriginalFake, the brand by Brooklyn artist KAWS and Japanese toy maker Medicom Toy, in January, the day has finally come. On May 31, 2013, OriginalFake officially closed its doors. The brand and the Tokyo…

In 2006 Brooklyn artist Kaws and his long time collaborator, Japanese toy company Medicom Toy, launched the collaborative Original Fake brand. The clothing line took elements from Kaws’ graphics and build an impressive fashion offering around it. In terms of…