StayReal x Doraemon; StayReal x Levi's; StayReal "Batman" Mousey

These three latest additions to the wardrobe were bought during a recent holiday trip to Taipei.

Following from successful collaborations with Sanrio Hello Kitty (here and here) and Snoopy, StayReal produces a cross-over with Doraemon. According to its Wiki page, Doraemon is a Japanese manga series created by Fujiko F. Fujio (the pen name of Hiroshi Fujimoto) and Fujiko A. Fujio (the pen name of Motō Abiko) which later became an anime series and an Asian franchise. The series is about a robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a schoolboy, Nobita Nobi. Cost NT 1280.

The second is a cross-over with jeans label Levi's featuring a StayReal Mousey in Mario (of Nintendo fame) costume. It features a "Be Elvis!" slogan on the front, with Elvis being an obvious anagram of Levi's. This is the long female T-shirt for the significant other. Cost NT 1280.

Last but not least is a Batman inspired design, though it is not licensed from DC Comics. The Bat-insignia in the front is altered by the StayReal Mousey head to the famous silhouette. NT 980.

All StayReal apparel are designed by Ashin of Mayday and No2Good.


StayReal x Doraemon (front)


StayReal x Doraemon (back)


StayReal x Doraemon (sleeve tag)


StayReal x Levi's (front)


StayReal x Levi's (back)


StayReal "Batman" (front)


StayReal "Batman" (back)


StayReal "Batman" (sleeve)

Stay Real X Transformers

3rd apparel post in a row...Ashin (lead vocalist of Mayday) and No2Good followed up the Hello Kitty celebration to cash in on the theatrical blockbuster release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in 2009 with two T-shirt designs under the Stay Real label.

Both feature Stay Real's mascot mouse - one in Optimus Prime helmet on white background and the other in Bumblebee helmet on black background. My white Optimus Prime tee was purchased at the now-defunct NCore at Far East Plaza while the black Bumblebee tee was purchased on a recent trip to Taipei earlier this year.

My verdict - cute, but not quite the chick magnet like the Hello Kitty tees.


Optimus Prime tee (front)


Optimus Prime tee (back). Transformers run on orange juice rather than Energon


Bumblebee tee (front)


Bumblebee tee (back)


Bumblebee tee (sleeve)

Hello Kitty Stay Real T-shirt

The Stay Real Hello Kitty T-shirt is a certified chick magnet (Charmed an SIA stewardess, the Taipei hotel receptionist, a few colleagues, a little girl on the Taipei train and counting). It's a no-brainer for me to get another one.


Front - Same design but without the reflective eyes


Back - This is where it differs from my first one. "Cute or Die" indeed.


Stay Real labels


Stay Real tags


Famous silhouette tag on sleeve

Hello Kitty Stay Real T-shirt

35 years ago, Ikuko Shimizu designed Hello Kitty for Sanrio for a coin purse they were producing. 35 years later, Hello Kitty remains a huge fan-favourite among the Sanrio stable of kawaii characters.

This T-shirt is designed by Ashin (of Taiwanese rock band Mayday) and Taiwanese artist No2Good and released on their Stay Real apparel label to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the world icon. Thanks to my sister-in-law who helped me purchase this from Taiwan.

Happy 35th Birthday, Hello Kitty!


T-shirt (front)


T-shirt (back)


T-shirt (tags)


Ziploc bag with Hello Kitty hologram



Stay Real shopping bag