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INTRODUCES
COACH X MICHAEL B. JORDAN
New Naruto-Inspired Capsule Collection Designed in Collaboration with Michael B. Jordan
Film Directed by Black Panther Alum Rachel Morrison
NEW YORK, NY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 – Coach announces the launch of Coach x Michael B. Jordan, the
first-of-its-kind creative collaboration with actor, producer and first global face of Coach menswear,
Michael B. Jordan. Inspired by his cultural influences and community, his love of Naruto, and his passion
for bringing unique voices to the forefront, this unisex ready-to-wear, footwear and bag collection is
Jordan’s first foray into fashion design, guided by the expertise of Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers.
Created in partnership with VIZ Media, the collection combines Coach craftsmanship with Jordan’s affinity
for functional fashion and graphic codes from the world of Naruto, a popular Japanese anime and manga.
Product ranges from parkas, jean jackets and pullovers to backpacks, utility packs and hybrid sneaker
boots. Infused with technical details like removable sleeves, tactical straps and elastic closures, it also
features imagery of characters from Naruto, as well as the series’ trademark “eye” motifs reimagined with
Coach’s Retro C graphic. These references tie back to the story of Naruto Uzumaki himself, a young ninja
who begins his journey as an outsider and earns the respect of his community as he works with his
friends to protect it. The Naruto backstory speaks closely to Jordan’s own narrative as an outlier building
bridges inside and outside of the Hollywood establishment, and echoes Coach’s commitment to
community and courage.
To launch the collection, Coach releases a campaign that fuses its values and craftsmanship with
Jordan’s cinematic skill and Naruto’s mystic iconography. The hero film, conceived by Jordan and
directed by Rachel Morrison, who collaborated with Jordan previously as the director of photography on
Black Panther, takes place in a neon-drenched Tokyo street, and moves between moments of modern-
day grit and magical realism, placing an emphasis on the power of connection.
“Working with Mike is always a great experience,” said Vevers. “He’s a great collaborator because he
always puts his heart and soul into everything he does, and because he brought something authentic and
personal to the collection.”
"With my name on this collection, it was important to design pieces that represent my cultural influences
and my community; pieces that I could see my friends, family and fans wearing with pride,” said Jordan.
“As with all aspects of my work, this collection is about bringing fresh perspectives and unique voices to
the forefront. Expanding into the fashion design space was rewarding beyond my expectations. I’m
grateful to Stuart and Coach for providing me with the opportunity and expertise to execute a collection
I’m extremely proud of.”
Coach will also celebrate the collection with global pop-ups in Japan, Malaysia and the United States, a
dedicated Coach experience in the VIZ Media booth at New York Comic Con on October 3-6, and a
range of limited-edition T-shirts.
The Coach x Michael B. Jordan collection is now available online at Coach.com and in stores.
ABOUT COACH
Coach is a global design house of modern luxury leather goods, apparel, footwear, fragrance, eyewear
and a full range of lifestyle accessories. Founded in 1941, Coach has a longstanding reputation built on
quality craftsmanship and is defined by its confident New York style. The brand approaches design with
a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach.
Coach products are available in approximately 55 countries through its network of directly operated
stores, travel retail shops and sales to wholesale customers and independent third-party distributors, as
well as through coach.com.
ABOUT NARUTO
The beloved ninja action franchise made its debut in 1999 in a manga created by Masashi Kishimoto,
revolutionized manga and anime, and continues to captivate millions of fans internationally. The Coach x
Michael B. Jordan collection is an integral part of the year-long NARUTO 20th Anniversary celebration.
The NARUTO brand family includes the original manga series (published by VIZ Media in English),
together with the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films, as well as the
latest manga & anime sequel, BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS. In the NARUTO manga and
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's
done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense
exercises that will push him to his limits. Additional information on NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
in North America is available at viz.com/naruto.
ABOUT VIZ MEDIA, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution,
and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an
extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as
through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment
companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ
Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide. Learn more
about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
Coach is a Tapestry, Inc. brand. Tapestry is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the
ticker TPR.
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EDITORIAL CREDIT: Coach
SOCIAL MEDIA: @Coach; #CoachNY #CoachxMBJ
CONTACT:
Amanda Peña, Director, Global Brand Communications
212 946 3854 / apena@coach.com
Kate Mack, Director, Global Celebrity and Influencer Relations
212 946 7803 / kmack@coach.com
Erik Jansen, MediaLab for VIZ Media
714 620 5017 / erik@medialab-pr.com
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