WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto and The Weeknd Launch Tour Capsule
A five-piece collaboration marks The Weeknd's tour with unreleased Saeko Tsuemura art, spanning from a leather jacket to jersey pieces.
WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto and The Weeknd have released a five-piece capsule collection commemorating the "After Hours Til Dawn Tour." The range is built around a previously unreleased illustration from artist Saeko Tsuemura.
Each piece in the collection incorporates a special brooch that combines the WILDSIDE and XO logos. The capsule will be available on Friday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m. JST, with a strict limit of one item per customer across all five styles.
Collection Pieces and Materials
The collaboration moves Tsuemura's artwork across five distinct garment constructions. The source report details the materials and origins for each item.
| Item | Material & Composition | Key Details | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Jacket | 100% cow leather, polyester padding, cotton lining | Free size; print on back; logo brooch at collar | Japan |
| Tailored Jacket | 57% triacetate, 43% polyester crepe de chine, cupro lining | Two-button collar; two sizes; logo brooch on lapel | Not specified |
| Rayon Shirt | Rayon | Free size; print on front, logo on back; high-contrast print | Japan |
| Pullover Hoodie | 100% cotton | Print on back, small logo on left chest | USA |
| Short Sleeve Tee | Cotton | Print on back, small logo on left chest | Vietnam |
Design and Artwork Focus
The leather jacket is the most substantial piece. It features Tsuemura's illustration printed across the back. According to the source, the attached logo brooch offers a notably different approach to branding compared to traditional labels.
The tailored jacket uses a lighter fabric blend chosen for its low weight and resistance to creasing. It presents the same graphic in a more subdued manner. The rayon shirt inverts the layout, placing the main artwork on the front.
The two jersey pieces handle the graphic most directly. Both the hoodie and tee position the large illustration on the back with a small chest logo. The tour title is integrated into Tsuemura's artwork on these pieces.
Archival Significance
The choice of artwork provides the capsule with its depth. Saeko Tsuemura's illustrations were part of a collaborative relationship with Yohji Yamamoto from 1991 to 2002. This specific drawing is being released for the first time, making the collection an archival excavation as much as tour merchandise.
The collection will be available through WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto's online store, the "After Hours Til Dawn" Tokyo Pop Up Store, and the brand's Harajuku and Osaka locations.
