Sailor Moon,based on the original manga by Naoko Takeuchi and released initially in 1991, endures in popularity today, over three decades later. A testament to the franchise’s consistent reputation and long-lasting fanbase,Jimmy Choo just released aPretty Guardian Sailor Moonthemed collectionof accessorieson October 9th, 2024. This was notSailor Moon’sfirst collaboration with the company;a similar collection in 2023celebrated the series' 30th anniversary.
In mere hours, the glamorousSailor Mooninspired collection flew off shelves, as reported byForbes. Some of the stunning pieces include vanity bags and totes based on the various Sailor Guardians in the series, clutches designed to look like Luna the cat, and boots and other heeled shoes inspired by the characters. One such item isan iconic pair of bright pink boots designedto look like Chibi-Usa’sin the series with adorable details like a heart-shaped clasp. Furthermore, there are other accessories like hair ties, charms, bracelets, AirPods cases, phone holders, and even more unique and fashionable pieces.
From Bracelets to Bags, Jimmy Choo’s Sailor Moon Collection Contains Stunning Pieces
Based on Naoko Takeuchi’s Acclaimed Manga, the Second Collection Was Just as Successful as the First
Jimmy Choo’s 2023Sailor Mooncollection was such an immense success that the brand eagerly agreed to a second collection only a year later, and hopefully a third will debut someday. The2023 collection also sold out very rapidly, so it is no surprise that the new drop was snatched up quickly by fans. Sandra Choi, Jimmy Choo’s creative director, commented on why she believes theseSailor Mooncollections are so popular and anticipated, and what setsSailor Moonapart from hundreds of other manga series: “femininity, a strength found through unity, the belief that you can protect the good.”
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The drop does not just focus on the series' protagonist, Usagi Tsukino, itcontains references toother Sailor Guardianslike Sailor Mars, Sailor Pluto, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, Sailor Neptune, Sailor Uranus, and Sailor Chibi Moon, as well as the Sailor Guardians' cat, Luna. There are many Sailor Guardians in the series, but the Jimmy Choo collaboration focuses on a handful of the most prominent, fan-favorite ones. The Sailor Guardians are girls with supernatural powers they harness to fight evil forces, and many of the Sailor Guardians are named after and based on real planets in the solar system.
Each of the Pieces Reflects a Different Sailor Guardian From the Beloved Franchise
These Heroines Remain Cultural Icons, Even Over Thirty Years After the Manga’s Initial Release
The Jimmy Choo collection incorporated an additional five Sailor Guardians who were not included in the first collection, bringing these heroines to life through gorgeous pieces of merchandise. The timeless story of Usagi Tsukino discovering her supernatural powers and striking back against evil is every bit as timeless today as it was over thirty years ago, explaining why fans flocked to the collection. The absolutely beautifully designed pieces by Jimmy Choo pay homage tothe belovedSailor Moonfranchise that has inspired and entertained so manyover the years, and fans can only hope a third collection is in store.
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Sailor Moon is a 1992 animated series that marks the beginning of Usagi Tsukino’s journey as she transforms into Sailor Moon. Guided by Luna, a talking cat, Usagi discovers allies among her friends and together they combat the looming threat posed by the nefarious Dark Kingdom.
