Luxury fashion brand Loewe debuts My Neighbor Totoro-inspired collection

Luxury fashion brand Loewe is about to drop a collection that will make any Studio Ghibli fan say, “Take my money!” as it features designs inspired by their iconic 1988 animated film 'My Neighbor Totoro.'

Loewe x My Neighbor Totoro capsule collection teaser / Source: LOEWE (FB)

Loewe is best known for the minimalist design of their leather bags and their iconic puzzle bags first introduced in 2015.

But from time to time the Spanish luxury label also releases a collection of clothes and accessories with colorful design and prints, such as the capsule collection featuring the work of LA-based artist Ken Price, which dropped last November.

This 2021, Loewe is treating the Studio Ghibli fandom with the release of their 'My Neighbor Totoro' collection, which drops on January 8.

Set in post-war rural Japan, the timeless animated film tells the story of two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who get to interact with friendly wood spirits.

Years after its release, 'My Neighbor Totoro' has gained critical acclaim and a worldwide cult following.

Moreover, its titular character Totoro has also become a pop culture icon.

Last year, Studio Ghibli treated their loyal fans by releasing 400 free-to-use stills from their iconic films, including 'My Neighbor Totoro.'

This year, their fans will be treated to a limited-edition capsule collection, in collaboration with Loewe, which includes bags, accessories, and ready-to-wear styles with Ghibli-inspired designs.

According to Daze, Loewe fashion director Jonathan Anderson said that the collection aims to provide solace amid the pandemic.

In a statement, Anderson said, “There is a natural longing for heartwarming feelings right now. When I think of a movie that affords me that kind of solace, speaking just as directly to a child as it does to an adult, that movie is My Neighbor Totoro.”

“(It) celebrates the poetry and immediacy of these characters' iconography - qualities have made My Neighbor Totoro a true cultural landmark”.

“The message is one of dreamy serenity and hands-on creativity - of being at one with nature and with one's own inner child - which is especially important right now and, I think, always will be.”

And to get fans more excited about their fashion collaboration with Studio Ghibli, Loewe gave a sneak peek of one of the bag designs in their collection on their official Facebook page.

The design sketch shows a Loewe bag, which features no less than Totoro himself!

Loewe also gave fashionista fans a chance to get a 24-hour early access to the 'My Neighbor Totoro' capsule collection by signing up for the draw on their website.

The last day to sign up for a chance to gain limited pre-launch access was on January 3.

But those who weren't able to sign up need not fret as the Loewe x My Neighbor Totoro collection will officially drop on January 8, which is only a few days away.

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