"We do not have a particular relationship with fashion,” say Shohei Fujita and Chisato Yamano, the artistic duo behind Kyoto-based ceramic studio Suna Fujita. “Our work involves staying at home and working. We rarely meet people, so when choosing what to wear, we prioritize functionality.”
Though the artists’ wardrobes are built around more utilitarian aims, Suna Fujita’s latest collaboration with Loewe proves that their imaginations know no such constraints. The Spanish luxury house’s holiday collection transforms the Japanese ceramicist duo’s signature whimsical creatures—from space-dwelling rabbits to deep-sea octopuses—into a fantastical array of accessories, including a submarine-shaped bag that opens with a press of its chimney.
The collaboration’s origin story is as unexpected as its results. Loewe connected with the artists some years ago through a simple direct message. “We received an inquiry on Facebook about how to purchase our works," the duo recalls. "We informed them that we only sell during exhibitions.”
What began as a casual social media exchange soon evolved into a multiyear creative alliance. Last holiday season, Loewe Creative Director Jonathan Anderson partnered with Suna Fujita for the first time—adapting motifs from their existing ceramics into new classics.
This time, Anderson challenged the pair to voyage into new territory. “Jonathan suggested focusing on the deep sea and space,” they explain. Building on their existing oceanic motifs, Fujita and Yamano plunged into research, crafting both digital and hand-drawn illustrations that would eventually populate Loewe’s signature silhouettes.
From delicate embroidery to intricate leather marquetry, each piece showcases the meticulous attention to detail and obsession with craftsmanship that define both the house’s artisans and the Suna Fujita universe. The limited-edition collection of bags, ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories will be available in stores and online this November.
