Mastermind Japan
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Mastermind Japan is a specialty menswear manufacturer started in Tokyo
in 1997. They specialize in punk
-inspired printed t-shirts which range in price from $305 to nearly US$
900. Other products include ties, gloves, boots, caps, jeans and rings, all emblazoned with the Mastermind Japan skull and crossbones
logo and all similarly priced. The clothing line appeals to the well-heeled fashion consumer who wants to appear to be part of the punk subculture
.
Seal
wore a Mastermind Japan tie to the 2008 Grammys
, as he mentioned in an interview with E! spokeswoman Giuliana Rancic.
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
in 1997. They specialize in punk
Punk fashion
Punk fashion is the clothing, hairstyles, cosmetics, jewelry, and body modifications of the punk subculture. Punk fashion varies widely, ranging from Vivienne Westwood designs to styles modeled on bands like The Exploited. The distinct social dress of other subcultures and art movements, including...
-inspired printed t-shirts which range in price from $305 to nearly US$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
900. Other products include ties, gloves, boots, caps, jeans and rings, all emblazoned with the Mastermind Japan skull and crossbones
Skull and crossbones
A skull and crossbones is a symbol consisting of a human skull and two long bones crossed together under the skull. It is generally used as a warning of danger, usually in regard to poisonous substances, such as deadly chemicals.-History of the symbol:...
logo and all similarly priced. The clothing line appeals to the well-heeled fashion consumer who wants to appear to be part of the punk subculture
Punk subculture
The punk subculture includes a diverse array of ideologies, and forms of expression, including fashion, visual art, dance, literature, and film, which grew out of punk rock.-History:...
.
Seal
Seal (musician)
Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an...
wore a Mastermind Japan tie to the 2008 Grammys
50th Grammy Awards
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2008. Kanye West received the most nominations, with eight. Amy Winehouse was the big winner, winning a total of five awards. Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters won Album of the Year,...
, as he mentioned in an interview with E! spokeswoman Giuliana Rancic.