The HEAD PORTER 20th anniversary celebration features a collaborative capsule with Amsterdam-based artist Rop Van Mierlo. The Japanese luggage and accessories label's anniversary collection delivers three different tote bag styles that boast Mierlo's signature watercolor animal prints. Her bled-out painting style accents all the pieces and is directly drawn from her book, 'Wild Animals.'
The artist's work for the new HEAD PORTER 20th anniversary collection includes six animals including the zebra, koala, dog, duck, leopard, fox, and dog. Two of the three styles are constructed from a sturdy canvas material with button closure details, and the remaining pieces have zipper closure details and are crafted from leather detailing. The collaborative collection is priced between $232 USD to $300 USD and will be available online and at Tokyo and Osaka HEAD PORTER locations beginning March 29.
Painted Animalistic Accessories
The HEAD PORTER 20th Anniversary Taps Rop Van Mierlo
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