This pop-up store in Osaka's Shinsaibashi Parco carries only black apparel
You can't go wrong with black – and if that's your go-to colour and style, you'll be glad to hear that a pop-up store dedicated entirely to black apparel is coming to Parco Shinsaibashi in Osaka. From T-shirts and button-downs to trousers, shorts and more, everything here comes in varying shades of black.
Open for just over three weeks from June 18 to July 13, the Macqlo Shinsaibashi Parco Pop-Up Store brings together two unique retailers from Tokyo, both specialising in black garments. #000T curates only black T-shirts from Japan and around the world. It first opened in Kabukicho and later reincarnated at Miyashita Park, where it shares space with this pop-up's other collaborator, Macqlo.
Macqlo focuses on black garments that deliver high functionality. Think stretch, water-repellent, quick-drying and durable fabrics, all in black. Since its launch, the brand has gained a strong following among men in their 30s and 40s who want a stylish yet easy-to-maintain wardrobe.
This pop-up, which marks #000T's first appearance in the Kansai region, will offer over 40 styles of curated black T-shirts alongside Macqlo's functional black apparel. While they may look similar at first glance, what sets these pieces apart are the materials, cut, silhouette and construction. In short, these are your fashionable blacks. Brands to look out for include Mizuno, Red Card, Veja, Anatomica, Aton, Nigel Cabourn, Sunspel and more.
As a special opening promotion, customers who spend ¥25,000 (tax included) or more in a single go will receive a Macqlo World Tee – black, of course – printed with the phrase 'Pure Black' in any of six languages: Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Thai or Hebrew. This free gift is available while stocks last.
The Macqlo Shinsaibashi Parco Pop-Up Store will be open daily from 10am to 8pm, at the B1F pop-up space in Shinsaibashi Parco.
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