Under the theme of “Anti-Mode,” S’YTE, a brand that inherits the distinctive cuts and silhouettes of YOHJI YAMAMOTO INC., presents a collaboration collection with #DRCL midnight children, a manga series by Shinichi Sakamoto, whose meticulous linework and sculptural artistry create a singular visual universe. The collection will be available from Thursday, November 12.
DRCL midnight children reimagines Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula through a unique interpretation, weaving a fantastical world in which horror and beauty coexist through intricate, aesthetically captivating illustrations. The dark fantasy world of the manga merges with S’YTE’s distinctive avant-garde sensibility, elevating a Gothic aesthetic into contemporary fashion. Each piece features a special logo label symbolizing the collaboration between S’YTE and #DRCL midnight children, lending a distinctive presence to every item.
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A distinctive collaboration piece that fuses the casual silhouette of a sukajan jacket with highly artistic embroidery. The back features an elaborate embroidered interpretation of the artwork of Mina and Lucy from the cover of the first volume of the original manga. Every detail is meticulously rendered, from their ornate flower crowns and delicate expressions to the dimensional petals and subtle gradations of color. The design captures an exquisite world in which innocence and sensuality, beauty and horror coexist. The intricate embroidery stands out vividly against the black fabric, creating the impression of wearing a painting.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN FLOWER CROWN EMBROIDERED SUKAJAN
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A long shirt that captures the manga’s fantastical and mysterious world through printed textiles featuring a variety of original artwork, incorporated throughout the design. The diverse graphics create a visual rhythm reminiscent of patchwork, bringing a playful touch and a modern sensibility to its simple silhouette. The lightweight fabric moves fluidly with the wearer, further accentuating the striking details.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN GRAPHIC PATCH LONG SHIRT
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S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN GRAPHIC PATCH REGULAR SHIRT
A graphic featuring bats from the original manga is printed on S’YTE’s signature hakama balloon pants. The imagery, both fantastical and unsettling, accentuates the dark atmosphere unique to the work. The distinctive silhouette harmonizes with the graphic, adding an individual character even when styled with a simple top.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN BAT PRINT HAKAMA BALLOON PANTS
A monochrome printed tie featuring a close-up of a striking scene in which Lucy peers through the doorway into Mina’s room, embodying the Gothic horror of the story through a blend of beauty and fear. Shinichi Sakamoto’s signature realism is evident in the meticulous rendering of the eyes, flowing hair and subtle shadows, creating an atmosphere that is at once serene and enigmatic. The bold composition and vivid contrast against the jet-black fabric lend a strong presence to its minimalist form.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN TIE - PEEKING
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Based on S’YTE’s signature drape coat, this piece boldly incorporates the world of the manga. Its generously proportioned collar and buttonless front create an elegant, naturally flowing drape. The back features artwork from the cover of the third volume of the original manga: Lucy, dressed in a black gown and lying in a coffin, surrounded by vivid flowers and countless skulls. This fantastical, decadent imagery captures the work’s distinctive aesthetic. Delicate embroidery is layered over parts of the floral design, with dimensional colored threads adding depth to the printed artwork. The interplay of graphic imagery and embroidery gives the coat the presence of a painting.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN EMBROIDERED GRAPHIC DRAPE COAT
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Culotte pants distinguished by a voluminous silhouette that flows generously outward. The wide hems create soft movement, lending the piece an elegant appearance reminiscent of a skirt. Against the predominantly black fabric, a graphic featuring skulls and vivid flowers, also depicted on the cover of the third volume of the original manga, creates a striking contrast. The juxtaposition of skulls evoking death and flowers brimming with vitality brings out the decadent, fantastical beauty characteristic of Shinichi Sakamoto’s work. The rich colors and intricate illustrations stand out against the jet-black fabric, giving the pants a distinctive presence.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN GRAPHIC CULOTTE PANTS
A graphic combining original illustrations and text is printed on a predominantly black tie. The phrase “I do whatever I want to” runs vertically, layered with the image of a figure wearing an ornate hat and a softly emerging portrait. The classical styling and fleeting expressions of the figures accentuate the collection’s fantastical, exquisitely dark aesthetic. A gradient shifting from black to grey, together with imagery that appears to gradually fade at the edges, creates a mysterious sense of depth.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN TIE - “I do whatever I want to”
A T-shirt featuring a bold print of a doll modeled after Count Dracula, depicted in the opening illustration of Chapter 32. Its long, flowing hair and exposed joint structure emphasize the contrast between human-like beauty and the inanimate quality of a doll, creating an unsettling yet captivating presence. Shinichi Sakamoto’s delicate linework further brings out the mysterious, decadent atmosphere of the manga.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN THE DOLL T-SHIRT
A T-shirt featuring a fantastical graphic of Luke and Lucy, their two identities depicted as mirror images against the sun and crescent moon. Their long, flowing hair and intricately intertwined hand movements create an atmosphere that is both delicate and mysterious. The motifs evoking light and darkness, day and night, together with the symmetrical composition, highlight the mystical and exquisitely dark world unique to Shinichi Sakamoto’s work.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN SUN AND MOON T-SHIRT
A T-shirt featuring Mina, one of the central characters in the story. The graphic draws on Shinichi Sakamoto’s delicate yet distinctive illustrations, giving a simple T-shirt a striking presence. A piece that brings the manga’s fantastical and mysterious atmosphere into everyday styling.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN MINA MURRAY T-SHIRT
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A bag featuring bold, contrasting artworks printed on its front and reverse, expressing the multifaceted appeal of the manga. One side features Mina and Lucy from the cover of the first volume of the original manga. The two figures stand close together, adorned with vivid flower crowns, while their enigmatic expressions contrast with the exuberance of the flowers, evoking an exquisite, fantastical world. The reverse features an artwork depicting multiple hands and vivid red tubes intertwined like blood vessels. The contrast between the soft colors and striking red evokes life and the connections between people, creating an atmosphere in which beauty and unease coexist.
S’YTE × #DRCL MIDNIGHT CHILDREN GRAPHIC PRINT BAG
About #DRCL midnight children
Set in the late 19th century, an era of industrial revolution marked by technological innovation and economic growth, the story begins when the Russian ship Demeter takes on a mysterious wooden crate at the port of Varna before setting sail for England. A series of horrific incidents unfolds aboard the ship, which eventually runs aground off the coast of Whitby, England. Five students at a public school in Whitby—Mina, Luke, Arthur, Joe and Quincey—witness the shipwreck... What awaits them?
S’YTE × #DRCL midnight children Collaboration Collection
Release Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Available at:
THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO
S’YTE SHIBUYA PARCO
WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO OSAKA
WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO HARAJUKU
Ground Y NAGOYA PARCO
Ground Y + S’YTE SAPPORO PARCO
*Sales at THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO begin at 12:00 noon Japan Standard Time.
*Please note that the release dates for some items may differ between THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO and physical stores.
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