Prada and Square Enix have teamed up to show off the new 2012 men's spring & summer collection on the backs of Final Fantasy XIII-2 characters.
Announced by Square Enix this morning, the "CGI shoot" will appear in the new issue of Arena Homme+ magazine, set to go on sale on April 12th. The issue will include a twelve-page feature, in which Square Enix's Visual Works studio adorns Noel, Sazh, Hope and more with "silk shirts and sharp modern suiting."
"Our Spring issue focuses on a world of direction and escapism, and having a visually stunning video game franchise such as Final Fantasy work alongside us and a leading fashion brand like Prada to create something so unique is incredible," said Max Pearmain, Editor of Arena Homme+. "I've always been interested by the power of video games and their place in society, and the amount of work that's gone into this project blows my mind. We're incredibly pleased with the result."
"The Final Fantasy series is known for its creativity and innovation; so working with Prada, a renowned fashion house with such beautiful clothing, was a very exciting opportunity. The images we have been able to create together are vibrant and unique," said XIII-2 producer Yoshinori Kitase.
This marks one of several recent collaborations between Square Enix and other companies, including a crossover with Mass Effect and one with Assassin's Creed.
The rest of the images from Arena Homme+'s shoot can be seen below:
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