UACTP, the combat and performance line from legendary streetwear brand, UNDEFEATED, just released a limited collection dedicated to the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. The beautiful six piece collection consists of hoodies, tees, a hat, techwear top, training shorts, and the pinnacle of the set, a limited edition jiu jitsu gi.
UACTP tapped Vanguard kimono’s lead designer for the collection, which features subtle UACTP branding with white, almost icy, colorways, specked with bold hits of deep red. The red circles on the white canvas represent the rising sun of the Japanese flag, with Tokyo being home to the rescheduled 2021 Olympic Games.
The phrase “Thrill Of Victory, Agony Of Defeat” adorns each piece to capture the essence of a competitor’s unforgiving pursuit of Olympic gold. An outline of the islands of Japan is layered below the phrase. The roman numerals MMXXI are repeated throughout the line.
The collection skillfully depicts the beauty of the games while subtly giving due respect to the country that has been un-fortuitously tasked with the challenge of organizing the ‘pandemic games.”
UACTP Tokyo Competition Kimono
From the Undefeated website:
This kimono jacket features a 1-piece engineered silhouette with a curved hemline, and the pant is a debut of the world’s first Evo-pant® by Vanguard, customized with an elasticized jacquard waistband, rubberized logo print and internal flat drawcord. The cut features a signature 6-panel construction for ergonomic fit. Lightweight at 2.75 lbs, this kimono is perfect for competition and everyday training.
- Preshrunk Sanforized Treatment
- Reinforced Seams
- 450 GSM Obata-Weave Jacket
- 240 GSM Mil Spec Rripstop Pant
- Anti-Microbial Fabric Treatment
- Tailored-Fit
- IBJJF Compliant
- Hi-Def Tatami-Weave Embroidery
- Belt Not Included
This collection runs deeper than your average Olympic fan gear. It’s a way to honor and remember the “Thrill of Victory” and “Agony of Defeat” that we have all experienced through the pandemic era.