ARCHIVE: The LW19 Soft Lip Head Mask
The LW11 & LW19 Head Masks are a totally unique design by Ken (The London Leatherman), who was inspired by the cut and seams used to make a teddy bears head, he perfected his design by trial and error in the late 1960s, cutting the leather in a way that it sits as close to the skin as possible, whilst being a one-size fits all item, lacing together in the back.
A defining piece of kit for anyone with an affinity for punk rock, fetish and British streetwear history.
Image: The LW19 Soft-Lip Head Mask from 1975
This weekend exclusive PEEL&LIFT X The London Leatherman LW19 Masks will be available to purchase at Gallery Lolo, Tokyo, Shibuya Ward, Kanagawa-mae 3-chome 25-12. Alongside an exhibition of photographs by William English featuring the LW19 & LW11 Head Masks from 1975. Exclusive to cult streetwear label 商品検索 - PEEL&LIFT
Image: inside the 1975 The London Leatherman LW19 Head Mask