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Return of the King – Highlighting the King’s Sex collab
Return of the King – Highlighting the King’s Sex collab
Some years back, we released a collaboration with King’s Sex, the iconic adult store in Punavuori. Ever since then, people have been asking for a comeback. Well, ask no more. We're proud to present the King’s Sex Collection, back again by immense popular demand.
The collaboration picks up where the first one ended. The collection features everyday essentials: T-shirts, long sleeves, and sweatshirts. Designed by Sacha Remling, a streetwear aficionado and our longtime friend, the typography-based prints pay tribute to the legendary store. And, in case you’re unfamiliar with why King’s Sex is such an iconic store, you’re in for quite the ride.
King’s Sex was established in the Punavuori district by the ex-gangster Tom Sjöberg. Back then, all things related to sex were taboo. Regardless of that – or maybe because of that – King’s Sex soon found a large clientele, ranging from regular joes to high-profile politicians. In no time, Sjöberg became a well-known figure in the district. Later on, Sjöberg wrote a book about the wild years of Punavuori, which was later adapted into the hit movie Rööperi.
Over 60 years later, the store still stands in Punavuori’s Albertinkatu (quite close to where we had our first office). Times have changed, but King’s Sex still draws a crowd – but more of the museum-going type.
“In the last two years, I’ve had over 2000 people come here to hear the store’s story. They gather outside the store and then I tell them stories of the district’s history because this was a wild place back in the day. In a sense, I’ve become a museum relic myself,” Sjöberg tells with a laugh.
Explore the King’s Sex Collection here.