A Special Worldview with Popular Artist Yu Nagaba. OOFOS® Brand's First Large-Scale Pop-Up 'OO STORE' Opens in Harajuku for 2 Days Only

OOFOS®, a recovery shoe brand developed by Arco Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; CEO: Masahiro Furihata), will open a limited-time pop-up store "OO STORE - All-day recovery is ultimate comfort -" at Cranes 6142 (Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) for two days from Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, April 26. ■ Brand's First Large-Scale Pop-Up Store "OO STORE" Under the theme "All-day recovery is ultimate comfort," we will host a pop-up store featuring a space where you can experience the concept of "recovery" that accompanies every scene of daily life. At the venue, about 100 products will be gathered in one place, including standard models and new "Plus Line" products (OOriginal+, OOcloog+, OOahh+). It is a special space where a wide range of customers, from those experiencing OOFOS for the first time to those who already use them regularly, can immerse themselves in the worldview of OOFOS. [Overview] Name: OO STORE - All-day recovery is ultimate comfort - Dates: April 25 (Sat) 10:00-20:00 / April 26 (Sun) 10:00-17:00 Venue: Cranes 6142 (6-14-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) Admission: Free Access: About a 5-minute walk from Exit 7 of "Meiji-jingumae Station" on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin Lines. About an 8-minute walk from the Omotesando Exit of "Harajuku Station" on the JR Yamanote Line. About a 10-minute walk from Exit A1 of "Omotesando Station" on the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon, and Chiyoda Lines. Payment methods: Cash, credit cards, and some electronic payments are accepted. *UnionPay cards are not accepted. Official website: https://oofos.jp/ ■ Original Visuals by Yu Nagaba and Exclusive Novelties To commemorate the event and the release of new products, artist Yu Nagaba, who regularly uses OOFOS, has drawn an original visual. In addition to being displayed prominently at the event venue entrance, a sticker exclusive to this event will be distributed randomly to purchasers. Furthermore, an original brand knapsack will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. ・Original Sticker ・Brand Original Knapsack *Sticker designs cannot be chosen. They will be distributed randomly. *Novelties are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will end as soon as they run out. [Artist Profile | Yu Nagaba] Born in Tokyo in 1976. Moved to Turkey during childhood due to his father's transfer and learned oil painting from a local artist. After graduating from an art university in Tokyo, he worked on T-shirt graphics at an apparel company before becoming a freelancer and starting his career as an artist in earnest. Initially producing works in various styles, he shifted in 2014 to his current style composed only of black and white lines. His motifs are chosen from movies, art, and music he encountered during childhood and beyond, strongly influenced by 90s American culture. His style became widely known after being featured on the cover of the magazine "POPEYE", and since then, he has not only produced artworks but also collaborated with famous brands domestically and internationally. In 2019, he held a solo exhibition "Express More with Less," moving his support from drawing to canvas. He garnered significant attention along with "The Last Supper" held at the Shibuya gallery SAI the following year. Since then, he has continued to attract attention both domestically and internationally, including solo exhibitions in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and participation in the Chinese art fair "WEST BUND". ■ New Products Including the Fashionable Thick-Soled Model "Plus Line" Since its birth in 2011, OOFOS® has been supported for its shock absorption and recovery through the special material "OOfoam". The newly introduced "Plus Line" maintains its overwhelming functionality while adopting a voluminous silhouette that matches modern trends. While being recovery shoes, they have been elevated into a modern design that looks great for city wear. In addition to the standard Black, colors that blend well with outfits, such as clean Chalk and refreshing Mint, are lined up. Further