Mei Yong, a historical figure in Japanese streetwear, draws inspiration from military attire, travels, and music to develop technologically advanced and high-quality garments.
Mei Yong was born in China but it was in Japan where he pursued a career in the early days of streetwear. Tokyo, the city he arrived in at the age of 20, was the epicenter of a culture that connected him with American brands, designers, and many streetwear pioneers.
Liberate x Raiders
Liberaiders is born from the fusion of two concepts, Liberate and Raiders, and is rooted in military apparel, travels, rock music, and photography – Mei Yong's passions. Each season, a specific location is chosen as the destination and becomes the focal point of the collection. Their aspiration is to create a global brand.
Liberaiders at FOOTDISTRICT
The style of Liberaiders draws inspiration from the streetwear scene where Mei Yong built his professional career, incorporating influences from military style, skateboarding, workwear, and outdoor functionality into their garments.
