Announced
on August 18th SuperGroupies, known for their anime inspired fashion,
has a new collaboration with world famous Piapro virtual singer Hatsune Miku
and friends. “Hatsune Miku”, “Kagamine Rin”, “Kagamine Len”, “Megurine Luka”,
“KAITO” and “MEIKO” (collectively called the “Piapro Characters”) are
characters developed for a line of singing voice synthesizer products by
Crypton Future Media, INC. SuperGroupies will be introducing bags, wallets,
watches, and more for this grand collaboration.
The
Piaporo collaboration will feature about 17 new pieces of fashion and fashion
accessories for fans to enjoy. All products take their inspirations from their
perspective character so you can definitely wear the entire Piaporo cast of
characters on special days like attending Miku Expo.
Hatsune
Miku:
The
Hatsune Miku Model Watch features a watch face that is reminiscent of speakers.
The top right switch lets you light up your nights in the colors of Hatsune
Miku.
The
Hatsune Model backpack, wallet, blouson, and sneakers have a base color of
black with accent Hatsune Miku’s green. The blouson and sneakers inner lining
sports a full Miku green which will definitely catch eyes as open up your blouson.
All products come with the number 01 featured in their designs, along with
SuperGroupies original and unique patterns in the backpack and wallet.
Kagamine
Rin/Len:
The
Kagamine Rin/Len Model watch features similar design elements as the Miku watch
but with the number 02 and an electric yellow glow when the top right switch is
pressed.
The
Kagamine Rin/Len Blouson like Miku’s features the Rin/Len yellow accents with
the bold electric yellow inner lining which is also featured in the sneakers.
The backpack and wallet feature yellow accents with the SuperGroupies original
pattern work.
Megurine
Luka:
The
Megurine Luka model watch features the same details and functions as the Miku
watch but with Luka’s number 03 and it glows a vibrant pink when the switch is
activated.
Luka’s
blouson and sneakers are black with pink accents and feature a bright pink
inner lining to match. All items feature Luka’s number 03, the backpack features
original SuperGroupies designs inside, and the wallet features an original
pattern on the outside.
Meiko
& Kaito Model Watches:
The
Meiko and Kaito model watches are vastly different from the previous watches.
They have a more sophisticated allure for those that seek something more subtle
and yet these watches definitely stand out. These multifunctioning watches
feature a calendar including days of the week and 24 hour subdials. The
accented minute & hour hands both glow in the dark for low light
situations. To add to level of sophistication, the Meiko watch band features a
red leather wrist strap and the Kaito a dark blue leather strap.
All
preorders are still open until September 7th or until supplies last.
As an added extra bonus all orders will come with an acrylic stand featuring
each character with illustrations by LAM.
For more info on the artwork by LAM
check out the SuperGroupies interview on their website. All watches will be
released by February 2021 and all other items in time for the 2020 Christmas
season in December. Each watch and blouson are priced at ¥19,800/$188.00, wallet and shoes are priced at ¥11,800/$112.00, Hatsune Miku and Megurine Luka backpacks are priced at ¥14,800/$140.00, and the Kagamine Rin/Len model is priced at ¥10,800/$102.00.
