KENJI FUKUMOTO

Representative of XCROSS DASH JAPAN / CRYP-T / VIVIANT WOLF / LINO MANON Shop owner and designer

■ Self-introduction

Hello, I am KENJI FUKUMOTO, the owner and designer of CRYP-T.
I work on graphic designs for T-shirts, long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, etc.
All of my designs are not hand-drawn, but created entirely on a computer . I am completely self-taught.

Even if you haven't graduated from a vocational school, or you can't compete with the professionals,
Keep going without giving up.
That's my style now.

"If your goal is clear, even if you don't get results, it's not a waste."

■ Profile

• Name: Kenji Fukumoto

• Gender: Male

• Birthday: January 17, 1977

• Age: 48

• Location: Saitama Prefecture

• Design technique: Digital graphics (completely self-taught)

• Hobbies: Soccer, boxing, watching martial arts

• Favorite people: Kazuyoshi Miura (KAZU), Naoya Inoue, Masato, Konosuke Matsushita, etc.

■ About CRYP-T

CRYP-T is more than just an apparel store.
Not bound by stereotypes, we develop original designs with the theme of **cute, yet cool.** We continue to propose items that are simple, timeless , and can be worn by anyone, regardless of gender or age .

• Don't follow trends.

• But it won't get lost in the times.

• We strive to incorporate this balance into each and every item.

■ Origin of the shop name "CRYP-T"

• "CRYP" : A word inspired by cryptocurrencies (crypto), it symbolizes innovation, challenge and possibility .

• "T" : The "T" as in T-shirt, a letter that has many meanings, including "Trend," "Timeless," and "Truth."

This name, born from the intersection of technology and culture, is imbued with the desire to break new ground in a new era .

■ You are essential to us.

Your relationship with CRYP-T is not that of "buyer and seller."
**"Friends connected through design and code"**

You are the one I need.

Every order, message, and moment of wearing inspires me for my next design. That's why I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.

■ For those who want to become creators in the future

When I started, I was armed with just one laptop .
I started out with nothing, no art school, no connections.
But if you have the desire to try it, then you should do it.

It's okay to fail. It's okay to worry. It's okay to take time.
The important thing is to ``keep going.''

Design isn't something that is born.
Something that accumulates.

▶︎ Towards the next culture with CRYP-T

CRYP-T is not just clothing, it's a "lifestyle for the digital age."
Thank you to all my friends who are a part of this.