In 2009 Anton Janssens and Raf Maes launched Komono, their own little universe to be filled with accessories and products, in the colors and styles they dream up. Komono means ‘small things’ in Japanese, but it’s a hell of a lot more than that. “Watches, sunglasses, boxer shorts… Our style is retro-futuro: inspired by the past and taking it to the future. Classics combined with modern styles. We are constantly looking for innovation in material and print without loosing the balance between image driven and sales driven product. We mix and match colors throughout the collection to consolidate our brand identity.” “The concept is simple: Komono produces cool and affordable street fashion accessories. They offer products that are 50% cheaper than direct competitors, without sacrificing quality or design. Consumers are amazed when they see the price.” “Every year Komono collaborates with an artist to create the image that reflects their vision and ideas. This year Komono teamed up with Alex Broeckel, an amazing matte painter. Together they came up with ‘Komono City’, a retro-futuristic skyline with its products and logos integrated in neon signs and billboards.” “Komono's target group: urban jungle adventurers, city slickers and street accessory lovers. Boys ánd girls, age 15 to 35. They are called Komonists.”