For Mobile Suit Gundam, Levi's Made a Denim Suit (Gundam)
This is a good time to be a fan of the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam.
The latest film in the series has just been released in Japan, titled Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, and Levi's has teamed up with the Japanese franchise to help celebrate.
The American label has just unveiled a full collection based on the original series that inspired the newly-released film: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
The ninth installment installment in the Gundam franchise, the series first aired over 20 years ago. Now, Levi's is bringing back some of its most iconic characters for its 12-piece collaborative collection.
Combining the anime’s futuristic vision with staple Levi’s items, it includes Levi's signature denim trucker jacket and jeans both of which are embellished with the head of the Strike Gundam piloted by Kira Yamato — the main character in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
One of many graphics that draw directly from the film, you can find references to the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam (which Yamato pilots until it was severely damaged) across the collection.
Featuring everything from a rugby shirt to a technical anorak jacket, the full collection will be released online via Levi's website on February 1 before hitting physical retail stores the following day.
Levi’s collaborative output has long been one of its strong points but last year delivered some of its best to-date, including link-ups with the likes of Streetwear OG Stüssy, the cult-favorite brand JJJJound, and another famous Japanese animation: Princess Mononoke.
This year, we are hoping it manages to curate a similarly solid list of collaborators and there are certainly worse places to start than Mobile Suit Gundam.
And for the anime fans, you can rest assured that this is just one of many noteworthy Anime-themed collaborations to look forward to.
