SKU RS106
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🕰 Era

Late 2000s – Early 2010s (c. 2008–2012)
This collaboration falls in line with Katharine Hamnett’s Japanese collections produced under the “HAMNETT Cut & Sewn” line, a diffusion series made in Japan, featuring limited releases in partnership with Japanese designers like Kataru Koikuchi.

The bold slogan design and distressed font are typical of Hamnett’s activist fashion from this era — combining social commentary with wearable street aesthetics.

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🚻 Gender

Unisex
Designed to transcend gender barriers — emphasized directly by the slogan “CROSS GENDER PEACE.”

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🎨 Color
• Primary: Deep black
• Print: Bold white hand-painted style typography
• Details: Drawstring hood, kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem

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👤 Founder / Designer Information

Katharine Hamnett (UK, b. 1947)
• British designer best known for her political slogan T-shirts in the 1980s (e.g., “CHOOSE LIFE,” “SAVE THE FUTURE”)
• Advocate for ethical fashion, fair trade, and sustainability
• Collaborated with major brands (Adidas, H&M, YMC) and Japanese streetwear designers

Kataru Koikuchi (Japan)
• Japanese creative known for his graphic design and limited-edition collaborations under “Koikuchi Works”
• His partnership with Hamnett brought Japanese textural sensibility and avant-garde street culture into Hamnett’s ethical message-based design

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🧵 Brand Information

Brand: Hamnett (Katharine Hamnett Japan Line)
Line: Cut & Sewn
Manufacture: Made in Japan
Composition:
• Body: 100% Cotton
• Rib: 95% Cotton, 5% Polyurethane

This was part of the Japanese-exclusive production under Sanei International Co., known for high-quality fabrication and limited runs.

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👕 Type of Garment

Graphic Hoodie / Pullover Sweatshirt

Key Features:
• Oversized printed slogan text (“CROSS GENDER PEACE WORLD”)
• Soft brushed interior cotton fleece
• Structured hood with adjustable drawstrings
• Kangaroo pocket
• Rib-knit cuffs and hem
• Back neck print “HAMNETT × Kataru Koikuchi”
• Ethically produced in Japan

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👟 Tips of Style
• Works perfectly in streetwear, genderless fashion, or artistic layering.
• Pair with wide-leg pants, distressed denim, or techwear cargos.
• Ideal with combat boots or chunky sneakers for a modern activist aesthetic.
• Accessorize with minimalist jewelry or a beanie to keep focus on the message.
• Can also be styled under a leather or bomber jacket for contrast.

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📝 Description

This limited-edition Katharine Hamnett × Kataru Koikuchi hoodie embodies the brand’s iconic fusion of activism and design.
Made in Japan from high-quality cotton, it features bold hand-drawn typography proclaiming “CROSS GENDER PEACE”, representing Hamnett’s long-standing advocacy for equality, anti-war values, and inclusivity.
The collaboration with Japanese artist Kataru Koikuchi adds a distinctively expressive edge to Hamnett’s political streetwear ethos.

The craftsmanship and the combination of British activism with Japanese textile precision make this piece a collector’s hoodie for fans of ethical fashion, avant-garde design, or statement streetwear.

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⭐ Rating (1–10)

9.5/10
• Excellent pre-owned condition
• Print intact with minimal cracking
• No discoloration or stretching
• Tag and stitching clean

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⚙️ Condition

✅ Excellent used condition
✅ Made in Japan quality (dense cotton fleece)
✅ Drawstrings intact
✅ Print vivid and legible
⚠️ Minimal general wear (normal fabric softness from age)

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🏁 Conclusion

A rare Katharine Hamnett × Kataru Koikuchi Japanese collaboration hoodie, merging ethical activism and contemporary streetwear.
Made in Japan with premium craftsmanship, it’s both a statement piece and a collectible garment — perfect for those passionate about sustainable fashion, gender neutrality, and avant-garde design.

With its bold typography, historical context, and designer heritage, this hoodie stands as a wearable manifesto of peace, equality, and artistic rebellion — the essence of Hamnett’s timeless philosophy.