Summary
Studio Ghibli’s brand, GBL, has partnered with Donguri Republic to release a limited collection of three Porco Rosso T-shirts. Each shirt features a different iconic scene from the movie, and they’re made using a variety of printing and design techniques – including rubber ink, embroidery, chain stitching, and even canvas patches.
GBL has released a new collection of three Porco Rosso T-shirts in partnership with Donguri Republic, the official store for Studio Ghibli merchandise. The shirts feature iconic scenes from the 1992 film and are designed to closely resemble the original artwork.
Each T-shirt in this collection features artwork inspired by a specific scene from the movie, with designs that change to match. For example, the “Ambush” shirt captures the moment Porco is ambushed by the Mamma Aiuto Gang. The design wraps seamlessly around the entire shirt, creating a continuous illustration. It uses different printing techniques – a rubber print on the front and a slightly less textured ink on the back – to give the illusion of depth as the air pirates approach. A fabric flag with the Mamma Aiuto Gang’s emblem is also sewn onto the chest for added detail. The shirt itself is khaki-colored, mirroring the colors used by the pirate coalition.
The “Air Pirate Coalition” design offers a broader view of the crew, featuring a large, colorful print of the pirate fleet’s airships on a white shirt. The artwork is detailed, with each crew member carefully drawn and every airship uniquely colored and marked. Like the “Ambush” t-shirt, it includes a canvas patch of the Mamma Aiuto flag on the chest, creating a connected look between the two pirate-themed designs.
Okay, so the third design is seriously cool – it’s based on that iconic phone call scene with Porco and Gina! You know, the one where he says, “A pig that doesn’t fly is just a pig”? It’s a quote that’s stuck with the movie for ages. This design is the most detailed of the three. The jacket itself is made with a cool half-tube construction and has chain stitching on the sides. But the best part? The chest has an embroidered Hotel Adriano sign, and they even stitched in the telephone cord! They thought of everything – even the little size label inside has a drawing of Gina looking worried during that call. It’s just amazing attention to detail.
The GBL Porco Rosso Classic T-shirt collection is available now via Donguri Republic.
2026-07-20 12:57