Japanese fashion brand NEEDLES and REEBOK CLASSICS collaborated to release a new version of BEATNIK shoes. Outdoor sandals originally released in 1993. NEEDLES' iconic butterfly, Purple brand color, and Beatnik style are the key elements for this short film.
Client: Nepenthes Japan, Reebok, Beams Japan
Directed/Produced: Manabu Gaku Inada
Camera: Julian Bass
Music: Leon D Boykins
Model: Amanda
Year: 2018
Directed/Produced: Manabu Gaku Inada
Camera: Julian Bass
Music: Leon D Boykins
Model: Amanda
Year: 2018
Water color paint for the butterfly animation sequence. Art by Manabu Inada.