HAKONONAKANOONNNA (VHS COVER) Crewneck Sweatshirt - Design Description
This design is a direct representation of the original VHS cover art for the controversial Japanese film, Hako no naka no onna (Woman in a Box: Virgin Sacrifice). The artwork, typically featuring highly provocative and unsettling imagery, serves as a visual shorthand for the film's extreme content and its place within the exploitation cinema subgenre.
The core of the design would likely involve the central visual element of the original VHS release, which often depicts a woman trapped or confined, reflecting the film's narrative of abduction and imprisonment. The imagery would likely incorporate elements of bondage, vulnerability, and a sense of impending dread, directly mirroring the themes of the film.
Color palettes on the design, often vivid and jarring, would further contribute to the disturbing atmosphere. The design will be bold and graphic, aiming to immediately convey the film's nature and its marginal, underground status, which is its controversial status. The artwork would be designed to grab attention.
The use of the film's title, "HAKONONAKANOONNNA," in a prominent font is an essential component, establishing the connection to the source material. Font choices would likely be chosen to reflect the era of the film's release (1985), and its underground nature, perhaps employing a style consistent with the exploitation and adult-video aesthetics of the time.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
