J Balvin Rocks Marc Jacobs x Futura Capsule in New Campaign

The Fashionisto

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Published September 6, 2024

J Balvin fronts the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection campaign.Pin
J Balvin fronts the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection campaign. Photo: Renell Medrano / Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs marks its 40th anniversary with a dynamic collaboration alongside the legendary Futura, known for his groundbreaking work in the 1980s graffiti scene. Together, they launch a capsule collection that seamlessly fuses Marc Jacobs’ iconic silhouettes with Futura’s signature street-style artistry.

J Balvin for Marc Jacobs x Futura Campaign

Futura and J Balvin appear in the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection advertisement.Pin
Futura and J Balvin appear in the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection advertisement. Photo: Renell Medrano / Marc Jacobs

The campaign, led by J Balvin and captured by Renell Medrano, vibrates with the pulsating energy of New York. Denim, hoodies, and tote bags undergo a streetwise transformation, with Futura’s graffiti-style splashes injecting a fresh, exciting edge to the brand’s core staples.

Futura fronts the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection campaign.Pin
Futura fronts the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection campaign. Photo: Renell Medrano / Marc Jacobs

Futura, a product of New York’s subway graffiti movement, infuses this collection with a raw, unapologetic spirit. His deep-rooted love for urban art resonates with Marc Jacobs’ enduring influence on New York’s cultural landscape.

Music artist J Balvin appears in the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection advertisement. Pin
Music artist J Balvin appears in the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection advertisement. Photo: Renell Medrano / Marc Jacobs

In this campaign, J Balvin takes center stage, styled by Milton Dixon III in pieces that channel both graffiti culture and Marc Jacobs’ fashion heritage. From art-infused denim to bold knitwear, the collection is a statement of creative synergy where past, present, and future collide.

Rocking denim, J Balvin stars in the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection campaign.Pin
Rocking denim, J Balvin stars in the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection campaign. Photo: Renell Medrano / Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs and Futura create an aesthetic that’s bold and unapologetic and celebrates the roots of the New York subculture. Their collaboration serves as both a tribute and a reawakening of what makes the city’s creative scene timeless.

J Balvin and Futura share the spotlight in the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection advertisement.Pin
J Balvin and Futura share the spotlight in the Marc Jacobs x Futura capsule collection advertisement. Photo: Renell Medrano / Marc Jacobs