Loewe teams up with Studio Ghibli for Spirited Away fashion

LOEWE, a brand patronized by the monarchs of Spain and with the reputation in fashion circles as being the Hermès of Spain, is delving into childlike fantasy with a collaboration with Studio Ghibli for the animated film Spirited Away.

The beloved 2001 film follows Chihiro’s quest to regain her identity and rescue her parents after straying into a resort for spirits. The collection sees Chihiro’s face as well as other characters’ faces (yes, even No-Face’s) emblazoned on bags, accessories, and even ready-to-wear pieces.

A quick look through the collection reveals that hoodies cost about P83,000 (going by the website’s prices, which automatically convert the prices from euros to pesos). The brand’s entry into the it-bag category, the Puzzle, is priced at about P139,100, marked with the image of the soot sprites who help Chihiro near the beginning of the film. The same soot sprites appear on other items such as the plain cardholder (P20,400).

The Amazona bag, one of Loewe’s signatures, is rendered in cerulean, with images of Chihiro and Haku in leather marquetry and embroidery. The cost to show off your love for the girl and the river god? P234,200. — JLG