All the details on the new Levi's x Princess Mononoke collaboration
It's time to unleash your inner savager princess or robe up as the eerie, yet enchanting Nightwalker.
Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle aside, if you are a true fan of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, then you'd agree that Princess Mononoke is one of the studio's greatest works and a legendary classic in the anime genre's hall of fame.
And riding on the immense hype of "retro" fashion and culture, Levi's presents a unique collaboration with Studio Ghibli to create an exclusive Princess Mononoke-inspired collection, filled with the iconic princess, the enchanting Nightwalker, and the endlessly adorable Kodamas.
Diving deep into the historical fantasy world of Princess Mononoke, the collection explores the duality of humans and nature and carefully curates iconic moments and motifs from the film to be incorporated into Levi's signature silhouettes.
Some of the many stand-out pieces we love include the San & Wolf Trucker Jacket, the Ashitaka 501 ‘93 Jeans, the Nightwalker Denim Kimono Jacket and the Kodama Denim Overall, along with graphic tees and denim tote bags that showcase iconic scenes from the animation itself.
Along with ready-to-wear collection, a series of bags and accessories featuring San's battle mask, Ashitaka and the Kodamas are also created to accent the entire partnership.
The Levi's design team says, "We tried to create moments within the clothing that were universally accessible—that work aesthetically whether you’re a casual observer or a super-fan. We hope people see the love and detail that went into this collection, how meticulous our work was. Most fans of Studio Ghibli films—and maybe particularly of *Princess Mononoke*—have a huge appreciation for the artistry that goes into them.
We hope people see it as a bit of a love letter, from Levi’s® and Studio Ghibli. We wanted to capture the beauty of the film and how meaningful the message is. We hope that, in seeing the collection, people feel nostalgic for the film. We hope people feel transported into the environment of the clothes. And we hope people feel excited to see their favorite characters and wear them proudly."
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