Wacko Maria Drunkard's Dream Shirt

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—01. 100% cotton.
—02. Chain stitch embroidery.

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A mechanic’s work shirt just this shade of green, often to be found in vintage stores, is something I’ve always kept an eye out for. This one, offered by Wacko Maria, raises the level a little bit with a mix of bold chain stitching and subtle stamped branding. The back is especially good, presenting the Japanese brand’s continual music references in a beautiful bowling-cum-filling station script. It's a great piece, even if you don’t like green as much as I do and want to play it safe with the black or navy version.

—Available from Union

Wacko Maria 50s S/S Shirt

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—01. Cotton/lyocell blend.

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While Wacko Maria has definitely been on my radar over the years, it is only this season that I got my hands on something from the brand. I think the floodgates are open, and the Japanese label is one that I am certainly paying a lot more attention to. In fact, I may have found the next piece on my wish list in this outstanding 50s-inspired bowling shirt. Although the style might look a little throwback, there is nothing outlandish going on and all of the details are impressively handled – from the silky cotton/lyocell fabric, right down to the dual deployment of chain stitch embroidery.

—Available from Haven

Jim Jarmusch Collection by Wacko Maria

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—01. Aloha shirt and T-shirts.

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This season Japanese brand Wacko Maria have produced a special Jim Jarmusch collection. I'm a fan of the brand and an even bigger fan of the filmmaker, so the project was a pleasant surprise when I discovered it in the latest issue of Grind. Comprising a printed aloha shirt and a handful of T-shirts, the small range is now available from select retailers.

—Available from Just Like Honeyee

Wacko Maria Guilty Parties Reversible Bomber

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—01. Made in Japan.

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Union recently received their first shipment from Wacko Maria. The label hasn't been widely distributed outside of Japan in the past, so it's good to see their product hitting stores we can purchase from a lot more easily.

—Available from Union