Some funky TokyoMade creations have been featured in this year's Metropolis Gift Giving Guide.
White lines
This hot pink top by Blablahospital should cure the sartorial ills of even the most fashion-illiterate lady. Its colorful design, unusual cut and dynamic white lines are sure to turn heads—as is the fun ribbon and button motif. Meanwhile, the slimming wide waistband would look fantastic coupled with some skinny jeans. A wonderful present for anyone who needs a zap of color to shock their dull clothes collection back to life.
White Lines by Blablahospital, ¥8,820.
The look of love
This sexy but stylish book documents the relationships of 56 couples who posed for ace snapper Photographer Hal in the comfort of their own bathtubs. There’s a real mix of people here, from futuristic club kids to traditional kimono-wearing types. Some couples even dispensed with clothing altogether as they wound their limbs together to embrace the project with playful abandon. Printed on glossy paper, the photos are anything but squeaky-clean, displaying the powerful chemistry between partners as they wriggle around in front of the camera.
Couple Jam by Photographer Hal, ¥1,800.
Beautiful beastie
Each of these plush monsters is a one-of-a-kind piece—ideal for children who want something that none of the other kids at school have. The Monjack Niwa’s zipper mouth can be stuffed full of money, candy or any other exciting stuff that comes your child’s way. Then attach him to a bag, mobile phone or set of keys to ensure that he doesn’t stray too far away from his owner. Made from traditional fabrics, he’ll also double as a nice souvenir of your child’s time in Japan.
Monjack Niwa Monster Purse, ¥2,625.
Classy cover
A novel (boom boom) idea from Microworks Design, this polypropylene book cover will protect your reading materials from the elements when you’re out and about. Simply fit it around your tome of choice and use the attached tag as a bookmark to save your place. The Book Packs come in a range of motifs and colors that should appeal to men and women alike: choose between a clover, anchor or plug and a rainbow’s worth of colors from pink to black. Best of all, if you want to travel light, you can simply carry your book like a bag.
Microworks Book Pack, ¥1,155
