Mickey Mouse to Totoro: Three of the best cartoon fashion collaborations
Fashion houses are calling in some of the world's most famous animated faces. Here are our faves.
By Sacha Dance
This year of all years, we’re all longing for a simpler time – like when we experienced the world through animated stories in TV and film.
Thankfully, brands are leaning into the demand for nostalgia with creative homages to some of the world’s most beloved cartoon creations.
Check out three of the best fashion collaborations for unleashing your perfectly-styled inner child below:
LOEWE X MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO
This anime-zing new collaboration sees luxury designer Loewe team up with adorable anime classic ‘My Neighbour Totoro’.
The collection features vibrant scenes embodying the gorgeous Japanese-inspired mise en scene from the 1988 film, with textured knitwear bringing the animated scenery to life.
The collection also features fabulous accessories such as leather bags and purses with complimentary illustrated and embroidered detailing.
MARC JABOCS X PEANUTS
Marc Jacobs have a long and established history with the iconic and adored cartoon Peanuts, having done collections with the internationally renowned pooch, Snoopy, several times before.
The latest iteration incorporates casual tees with fun graphic designs as well as beautiful bespoke bags with bold illustrative detailing featurin our beloved Snoopy and the rest of the gang, including Charlie Brown, Linus and Lucy.
COACH X MICKEY MOUSE X KAITH HARING
This quirky new collaboration between Coach, Disney and Keith Haring has got us smiling from ear to ear.
Cheeky illustrations of Mickey Mouse have been reimagined in the style of iconic queer pop-artist Haring’s unique aesthetic.
Haring, who passed away in 1990 from Aids-related complications, dreamed of working for Disney once upon a time – making the collaboration a touching way of honouring late artist.