Journal · October 07, 2026

Chapter VIII: Torii

Torii design board, Chapter VIII of The Afterdark Collection: a torii gate, twin dragons, cherry blossoms and a celestial compass

Some paths only open in the dark.

The Torii Hoodie is built on the threshold between worlds: protection, transformation, new beginnings. A torii gate stands over still water, surrounded by cherry blossoms and twin dragons, a celestial compass pointing the way.

Our gate is a modern design inspired by the shape of torii, not a traditional or sacred artwork. Every surface of this hoodie carries art. Nothing is left blank.

Where the art sits

  • Front: a torii gate reflected in still water, framed by cherry blossoms, with 鳥居 down the center
  • Back: torii gate, twin dragons, cherry blossoms and celestial compass
  • Sleeves: dragons, cherry blossoms and the script 運 (fortune)

Chapter VIII of 8 in The Afterdark Collection. Made to order on washed black.

See the Torii Hoodie · Read about the symbols