Ballad Of The Lonesome Samurai
- STORYLINE
- ARTWORK MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES
- NOT YOUR AVERAGE CLOTHES
- SIZE GUIDE & INSTRUCTIONS
- DELIVERY & RETURNS
STORYLINE
Design by Raf Reyes: A contemporary twist on the unequal balance of power and weaponry between modern-day era players/actors taking the street to make their voices heard. Old vs. new antagonism dear to RAF’s heart. The samurai swaggers and snarls to brilliant cathartic effect in classic, tightly paced, beautifully composed Japanese filmography generally. In this pre-launch VERYRARE™ piece, inspired by movies wherein jaded samurais help idealistic groups of young warriors weed out their clan’s evil influences. Again, the process turns the anteriorly commonly-accepted image of a proper samurai on its ear. The back quote ‘danger always strikes when everything seems fine’ was chosen for its peculiar resonance in today’s times.
ARTWORK MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES
Mixed media collage on garment. Digital to analog layering of 20+ visuals total (prints, embroidery, patches…). Short sleeve jersey shirt, hand-sewn with a crewneck profile, rib knit collar. Slightly cropped, relaxed|boxy fit, bio washed. Heavyweight 210gsm premium cotton fabric, made with a super combed cotton blend to achieve the softest handfeel producible. “Sword Whirlwind” abstract shape and texts (front) + quote (back) printed entirely with eco-friendly water-based inks fusing naturally with the fabrics. Double needle + tonal stitching (high stitch density for smooth finish) for durability. Trademarked bloodstain-shaped splatter and undereye angioma embroideries. Black & red cross-embroidered bullet hole front print contour, signature1996 red embroidery at the back. 19000 stitches all embroideries total (back & front). Woven external tag. Interior satin label sewn to a counter-patch to leave no stitch marks at the back.
Named and numbered with each garment serial+drop no° purposely limited to 21 — in line with our VERYRARE™ ’quattromotto’: quality, rarity, singularity & sustainability.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE CLOTHES
SIZE GUIDE & INSTRUCTIONS
• Even though the garment may differ from the template above or below, well it’s the same sizing (as in, we’re using the same size chart for both)
• True size or slightly oversized look recommended. Unisex garment.
• As sizing is rather large, if you don’t like the the oversized look don’t hesitate to take small size.
• Machine wash cold. Do not machine dry.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
☞ SHIPPING AND IMPORT FEES
- We offer free shipping worldwide for all orders above $110 / 105€
- You’re located in the USA: there are no import fees & time until delivery 📦✈️ = 2 to 7 days after ordering.
- You’re located in the EU: there are no import fees & time until delivery = 2 to 7 days after ordering.
- You’re located in the UK or Canada: there MAY be import fees and delivery is 5 to 10 days after after ordering. Customs agents are the ones setting the amount, and we can’t predict the extent to which the fee will amount to precisely. Hence why we’ll send you back the money they charge you as store credits (via Gift Card).
- You’re located somewhere else than the above: there MAY be import fees and delivery is 5 to 10 days after ordering. Customs agents are the ones setting the amount, and we can’t predict the extent to which the fee will amount to precisely. Hence why we’ll send you back the money they charge you as store credits (via Gift Card).
⧫ Anyhow, each and every customer will receive tracking N°/details from DHL (Express) via email & phone number [upon dispatch 📦] and are expected to monitor tracking progress for any delivery.
☞ RETURNS & EXCHANGES
- If you aren’t happy with the goods you have received, you can return them to our headquarters in Paris. Please email us first so that we track the return process. Returns must arrive to us within 14 days of date of delivery tracking confirmation for a refund. Products must be in saleable condition when they arrive back to be eligible for a refund (unworn, original tags attached, no marks, unwashed and with no strong odours).
- The customer is responsible for shipping returns, all shipping costs for the return will be at the customer’s expense. Please make sure all return packages are sent with a trackable, insured service and items are well packaged. We can provide worldwide return labels from DHL for a flat fee of $20 (19€).
- Once we receive the item, you will be refunded within 5 – 7 business days to the original payment method. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund after inspecting the item.
