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A collaboration campaign between “Lil ala mode,” illustrated by mikko, and GiGO Group stores nationwide will run from October 10 through November 8. Four limited-edition prizes featuring characters wearing matching checkered outfits will be released one after another!
Fashion
Merchandise from “Lil ala mode,” created by illustrator mikko, will go on sale September 26, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on the online store “Shimamura Park”! The lineup features a wide range of items, from bags to accessories and home goods, including shopping bags, mini tote bags with drawstring pouches, scrunchies with carabiners, multi-purpose cases, house shoes, women’s socks, and bath towels.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
From the “Lil ala mode” series created by illustrator mikko, the “Lil ala mode Lying-Down Plush” capsule toys are scheduled to go on sale in stages starting in mid-September 2026. All five characters—Moose, Cammy, Latte, Soufflé, and Nuts—have been brought to life in reclining poses. These palm-sized figures, measuring approximately 70mm wide and perfect for on-the-go, will be available for 500 yen per play!
Pop-up Store
A pop-up store for “Lil ala mode,” created by popular illustrator mikko, will be held at Daimaru Tokyo from September 17 to September 29, 2026. The “Lil ala mode” pop-up store will feature a wide lineup of new merchandise featuring visuals of characters like Mousse, Cammy, Soufflé, Nuts, and Latte!
Collaboration Café
A collaboration campaign featuring illustrator mikko’s work “Lil ala mode” and the Taiwanese dessert specialty store “Bull Pulu” will be held at 32 stores nationwide from September 3 to September 23, 2026. A total of six items will be available, including tapioca drinks inspired by mousse, cammy, latte, soufflé, and nuts, as well as Taiwanese castella. With each order, customers will receive a coaster (one of five designs, chosen at random).
