Howl’s Moving Castle Loewe collaboration puts Calcifer on cute purses

It’s another beautiful day for Studio Ghibli fans. Loewe fashion label is doing an a Howl’s Moving Castle collaboration, featuring famous film moments and characters from Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved movie on bags, shirts, scarves, wallets, leather keychains, and more. This will be Loewe’s third and final Studio Ghibli collaboration, following its popular My Neighbor TotoroCapsule series to be launched in 2021 Spirited Awa2022: y series Loewe x Howl’s Moving CastleDrops February 2nd, but early access will be available starting February 1st.

As with past Studio Ghibli collaborations, this series is bursting with inventive items — covered in tassels, fur, and jewels, and sporting whimsical shapes — plastered with familiar characters. Markl (the dog), Sophie, Markl and Turnip Head all appear. But Calcifer, the demon fire at the heart of Howl’s castle, really steals the show.

Some of the film’s most iconic stills also get the all-over print treatment.

Also included is a cape with sweeping sleeves. Howl is known for his flair for drama.

The castle itself even gets a cool tribute; though this version of it isn’t powered by a magician or his flaming heart.

Pricing isn’t for the faint of heart, ranging from $155 (for personalization) to $3,300 (for purses). Starts at $420