LOEWE and GR8 work in collaboration, bridging the talents of both the Japanese clothing boutique and Spanish fashion house together. The duo delivers a special collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2022 season and roots itself in modern Japanese culture for inspiration.
Specifically, the brand is set to place in Tokyo's Harajuku district and tells a narrative through portrait shots of dreamy chaos. To capture the images, the brands tapped the talents of Mongolian photographer Ryu Ika to capture figures such as "comedian Takeshi Kitano, actor Nijiro Murakami, Tokio Emoto, and DJ Jyrrel. The duo released a series of short films that highlight the traditions of the country and what everyday life is like -- this is shot by Shotaro Nishioka.
Collaborative Japanese-Themed Luxury Fashion
LOEWE and GR8 Join Forces on a New Capsule for FW22
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