Doublet and WISM Launch Trompe-l’œil Tuxedo Tees

Japanese fashion imprint doublet has collaborated with WISM to release an exclusive Tuxedo Balloon T-Shirt on July 11, 2026. This unique garment features a trompe-l’œil tuxedo print applied to a specialized, inflated 3D pattern. The design creates an illusion of a puffed-up silhouette, making it appear as though the wearer is inside a balloon-like form of formal attire.

The creative concept behind the T-shirt transforms a standard tuxedo graphic into a playful optical illusion. Instead of a flat print, the garment's cut mimics the contours of an inflated, balloon-like body. This results in an exaggerated outline that swells outward, giving the impression of being filled with air while the wearer's actual body remains contained within the design. The marketing campaign for the drop visually references the aesthetic of Netflix's live-action Japanese series, "Human Vapor," incorporating ghostly, semi-translucent smoke and gas-like silhouettes to echo the series' supernatural themes.

The Tuxedo Balloon T-Shirt will be available in two colorways: white and black. Each tee is priced at ¥25,300 JPY, which is approximately $158 USD. The release will be accessible starting July 11, 2026, through WISM's physical storefronts located in Shibuya and Horie. Additionally, the T-shirts will be offered via WISM's online e-commerce platform, Baycrew's Store.