The collection is inspired by the work of an iconic American artist Henry Darger (1892-1973) who portrayed the artistic expressions of the endless deeds of human interactions. 

Designer Hiroaki Sueyasu feels that Henry had been living with both his feet set in reality and non-reality, living in the real world alongside the insanity.

“Darger probably felt the urge in expressing the kingdom of the world of unreality, a clarification of a fantasy using his lifetime to express,” Sueyasu says. 

Through the collection, Sueyasu honors the lifestyle of an outsider who acts on one’s own faith without the influence of the social ideals and the existing framework.

Hiroaki Sueyasu launched Kidill in 2014, blending punk and skate culture, androgyny, and streetwear influences.

Photos: Ko Tsuchiya

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