LOOKBOOK | 1 of 36 views of Mt Fuji

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One of the pieces I copped at last month's Uniqlo Manila flagship store opening was this t-shirt with a Japanese scenery print with the famous Mt Fuji in view. I haven't given much thought about it other than it's a nice design.

Apparently it's part of the Hokusai Blue Uniqlo UT collection, which is rooted in some interesting history so to speak. From the brand's website:
Founded in Kyoto during the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Unsodo is Japan's only publishing company that makes traditional Japanese books with hand -printed woodblock prints. From its woodblock print archives, this collection focuses on the blue from Hokusai's famous “36 Views of Mt. Fuji” collection.
Wow! So what I have is but 1 of 36 views of the famed volcano. Now I have a little more appreciation for the design.

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So we go with more blue, courtesy of this denim iteration of the same brand's ankle pants, but broke the streak with some gray sneakers.
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T-shirt and pants (Uniqlo); shoes (Lacoste).

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