TP Tokyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Yuki Yamaya) operates A RESTAURANT FOODS (ARF), an online store for high-quality ingredients. Starting July 7, 2026, ARF is launching sales of vintage clothing inspired by art and food. For this initiative, the team held conversations with vintage shop owners across a range of genres in Tokyo, carefully selecting standout pieces that bring inspiration to the world of food.
Background and Concept: Supporting the Sensibility of Busy Food Professionals
Restaurant owners and chefs are often caught up in daily food prep and store operations, leaving little time to shop for inspiration or travel to browse for it — "I want to visit my favorite shop, but it's too far," or "I don't have time to browse clothes leisurely." ARF curates rare vintage clothing with art and food connections from around the world for these busy professionals, offering a place to discover standout pieces that elevate personal style, much like sourcing ingredients. It's aimed at owners of casual restaurants, bistros, and wine bars looking for pieces to lift their mood at parties or on a day off.
Product Features
These aren't just any vintage pieces — each item is curated from ARF's perspective, together with professional expertise, and carries its own story.
- Art & Food Motifs: Sophisticated pieces connected to food, featuring art from Picasso, Monet, Warhol, and Keith Haring, as well as champagne houses and restaurants from around the world.
- Selected Vintage: Rare vintage pieces with a distinctive appeal not found in contemporary clothing.
- Professional Concierge: Curated by expert eyes on behalf of those who don't have the time to shop themselves.
Vintage cap
Einstein T-shirt
Hennessy reversible cap
NY cap × NY SoHo T-shirt
Paris T-shirt
Perrier-Jouet cap
Roy Lichtenstein art T-shirt
Vintage cap × Monet art T-shirt
