MARK OF THE ONI // 鬼

In Japan, the kanji 鬼 means oni: demon, ogre, the force that doesn't negotiate. On this tee it crowns the oni's face like a signature, among Japanese waves and cherry blossoms. It's the mark of the demon that, according to tradition, scares off every other demon.

That's why its face was placed on temple roofs.

That's why it now goes on your back.

Onigawara — roof tiles with the face of an oni — were set at the corners of rooftops to protect the home. The demon looked outward, toward the road, and any spirit passing by understood that this place already had a guardian.

The design takes that face — the horns, the frown, the fangs — and surrounds it with waves, the element that stands for unstoppable force in Japan. On the front, a small detail keeps the tee clean and lets the back do all the work.

It's not a demon that scares you. It's one that has your back.

Details

How to wear it

Your usual size for a regular fit; one size up for the oversized Japanese look, with dropped shoulders and a longer drape.

Pair it with the Black Oni or Crimson Oni on your wall: it's the perfect match for a two-piece set.

The oni doesn't hide. You wear it on the outside.