In recent days, the entire fashion industry has been dominated by the cute and fun “Loewe x My Neighbor Totoro” series. Yes! No need to doubt, Loewe’s latest collaboration partner is the masterpiece of Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, “My Neighbor Totoro”!
Loewe x Studio Ghibli collaboration series, based on the 1988 animated film “My Neighbor Totoro”, faithfully presents multiple characters and even iconic scenes from the film in its designs, becoming a fashionable work full of childhood memories! The series teaser has just been released, sparking a huge response, and the public is eagerly anticipating how Jonathan Anderson will incorporate “My Neighbor Totoro” into fashion.
With the exposure of the collaboration series, the fashion industry has gradually revealed many key items of the series. Among them, the February 2021 issue of the Japanese fashion magazine “SPUR” invited former Nogizaka 46 captain and new generation goddess Mai Shiraishi to wear the sweaters and handbags of the series, interpreting the Loewe x Totoro series with a fresh and sweet image. Japanese actress Tsubasa Honda, who has 3.02 million followers on IG, was the first to carry the Balloon Bag of the series yesterday, and within 24 hours of flaunting the new handbag, she has received nearly 250,000 likes. Netizens all praised the extremely cute handbag on her!
Apart from the sky blue “Totoro” Mini Puzzle on Mai Shiraishi’s body and the “coal poop ghost” Balloon Bag on Honda Tsubasa, the other handbags in the series are also quite eye-catching! These include the Hammock and Heel Pouch, which feature the same embossed “Totoro” pattern and striking contrasting colors as the main theme, as well as the relatively low-key “coal poop ghost” Puzzle Bag, blending the cute and playful charm of Totoro with Loewe’s elegant style seamlessly!
The clothing series and other small leather accessories are also absolutely attractive, the most talked-about being the “scene sweater” worn by Mai Shiraishi on the fashion cover! Jonathan Anderson presents the entire sweater in hand-knitted craftsmanship, perfectly recreating the dreamy old oak tree scene from the animation, while also showcasing the brand’s extraordinary craftsmanship. Another shirt with an animation scene theme is also a highlight, with Totoro running on a patch of green grass under a blue sky and white clouds, instantly taking everyone back to the world of animation.
In terms of themed clothing, of course, there is also a series of easy-to-match and distinctive designs. The most popular must be the hoodie series that combines the brand name with the character of “Totoro”, which can be easily controlled regardless of gender or age.
The Loewe x Totoro series offers a wide range of products, including accessories and footwear. From loafers adorned with a three-dimensional “Soot Gremlin” to woven bags featuring the same motif, as well as phone cases and card holders with images of Totoro and Mini Totoro, the collection is diverse. The entire series is set to be released in January next year, making it a must-have for fans of both Loewe and Hayao Miyazaki!
