The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2024 - Issue 35

bitefashion pullover hoodies in organic cotton jersey and artist and illus- trator Koyorin’s intricate line work of anime Genji and D.Va artwork, including a Mei Linework T-shirt in teal and a Genji Linework T-shirt in charcoal grey, Anime Mercy Pullover Hoodie in yellow and Anime Somba Pullover Hoodie in purple. After Dark: Chapter 1 begins with the journey of the antihe- ro, an outcast within their existence living a less ordinary life. Alongside the usual streetwear of hoodies and t-shirts, it has a sexier edge, as seen in the black Rachel Vinyl Skirt, a vinyl mini skirt with a printed lining and the brand’s engraved Lampo zip. The black Motor Dress is a dual split apparel featuring a printed lining, vinyl piping, chrome-engraved Lampo zip, and oversized padded shoulders. ARK/8’s latest Elden Ring capsule, The Lands Between, ex- plores the virtual realm and delves further into the dystopian worldbuilding of the first. It introduces Renaissance surreal- ism, captivating the imagination with tie-dye slogan t-shirts and sweatshirts. The collection’s campaign imagery, captured by Belgian photographer Luca Mastroianni, immerses the viewer into the heart of the Elden Ring landscape, where the past, present, and future converge in a tapestry of nostalgia and innovation. Mastroianni’s distinctive artistic style draws inspiration from a rich tapestry of influences, spanning illustrations, paintings, nature, futurism, surrealism, religious imagery, and fantasy. “In art and fashion, I’m inspired by illustrations and paint- ings from any style and period in history,” he revealed. “I like my photos to look like paintings and unreal.” His vision breathes life into the campaign, seamlessly blending fashion and art to create an otherworldly experience. Transcending conventional boundaries, The Lands Between invites fashion enthusiasts and gaming fans to journey through a fantastical landscape where the familiar meets the unknown. Each piece is meticulously crafted to reflect the intricate tapestry of the Elden Ring universe and represents a bold exploration of creativity and imagination. Its dark colour palette, with black clouds enveloping the clothing, features phrases like ‘Poison’, ‘Scarlet Rot’ and ‘You Died’. Immerse yourself in the Poison Dual Sleeve Sweater or T-shirt in khaki, derived from heavyweight organic cotton fleece and jersey, respectively. They feature Poison embroi- dery on the front and double sleeve detail. The Scarlet Rot Dual Sleeve Sweater and T-shirt in red marbling have the exact fabric and sleeve details but with Scarlet Rot embroi- dery on the front. In Italian recycled polyamide, the Lands Between Dress has an all-over map print of the insular land- mass and an open back. In the same fabric, the black High-Neck Elden Ring Rune Bomber is lined with The Lands Between map print and fea- tures Elden Ring runes embroidery patches on the left sleeve. The brown Ecopel Faux Fur Runes Coat is lined with the insular landmass map print and has a faux leather embossed rune patch on the back. In organic cotton, the Queen Marika Ridged Sleeve Shirt in white features a print of the character on the back and a chrome ARK/8 engraved Lampo zip on the sides. ARK/8’s gaming-inspired apparel is available online on their website. https://ark8.net/en-uk