GCDS Launches Monster-Themed Capsule Collection with Universal Studios

GCDS Launches Monster-Themed Capsule Collection with Universal Studios

Clothing and accessories featuring Chucky and Dracula set to hit stores following Milan runway show

Key Takeaways:

  • GCDS is releasing a capsule collection inspired by Universal Pictures’ horror icons, such as Chucky and Dracula, following its fall 2024 runway show.
  • The collection will be available for purchase online and in select retailers starting Tuesday, with prices ranging from 120 euros to 690 euros.
  • Creative Director Giuliano Calza emphasized the shared storytelling nature of cinema and fashion, highlighting his fascination with monsters and fantasy.
  • A horror-themed launch event at Universal Studios will celebrate the release, with VIP guests in attendance.

GCDS is launching a new capsule collection inspired by iconic horror characters from Universal Pictures, following the unveiling of several pieces at its fall 2024 runway show in Milan. The collection features a range of clothing and accessories showcasing figures such as Chucky and Dracula, with prices ranging from 120 euros to 690 euros.

Giuliano Calza, GCDS’s creative director, shared his vision behind the collaboration, stating, “Cinema and fashion reside in the same realm of creativity, both tell stories and blend reality with fantasy. With this capsule collection, I wanted to honor one of my childhood fascinations: monsters.”

The collection will be available online and at select retailers starting Tuesday. To commemorate the launch, a horror-themed dinner event will take place at Universal Studios, with VIP guests expected to attend.

GCDS has a history of incorporating pop culture elements into its designs, including recent collaborations like the limited-edition Heart bag with Polly Pocket. Calza described GCDS as a brand that creates “Toys for Adults,” adding, “unique objects that rekindle the wonder in the eyes of our inner child.” The brand intends to continue exploring collaborative opportunities in the future.