Jack Skellington has been haunting holiday merchandise aisles for more than three decades. His latest destination? Loewe, naturally. And judging by the leather goods, Halloween Town’s Pumpkin King has developed rather expensive taste.

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The Spanish fashion house’s collaboration with Disney and Tim Burton, inspired by the 1993 cult classic The Nightmare Before Christmas, officially launches Thursday (Nov. 12). Designed under the direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the collection spans handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories, and fragrances. The usual character-printed sweatshirt this is not.

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Instead, Loewe has approached the film’s eccentric cast with the same artisanal techniques that make its leather goods so recognizable. A black-and-orange woven bucket bag sprouts snakes, Jack Skellington makes a surprise appearance inside a carryall, and a crocheted Wolfman charm proves that fashion’s love affair with novelty accessories is far from over. There’s also Zero, the ghostly canine, and the Harlequin Demon, whose elaborate design translates surprisingly well to luxury fashion.

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Beyond the novelty, there’s a rather clever connection between Burton’s filmmaking and Loewe’s approach to design. The original film relied on painstakingly crafted puppets, miniature sets, and stop-motion animation, while the collection employs leather marquetry, embroidery, and intricate detailing to reinterpret its characters.

Original sketches of Jack Skellington and Zero highlight the craftsmanship behind Loewe’s The Nightmare Before Christmas collection. Courtesy Loewe

Burton himself seems pleased with the results. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the filmmaker praised Loewe’s interpretation of his work, particularly its attention to texture and craftsmanship.

Of course, this isn’t Loewe’s first encounter with animated cinema. Its previous Studio Ghibli collaborations turned beloved films into highly collectible fashion pieces, establishing a precedent for the house’s latest cinematic venture.

The collection arrives just as holiday shopping gets underway, offering an alternative to the predictable festive wardrobe. After all, a designer handbag with snakes emerging from it is hardly something you’ll find under every Christmas tree.

Shop the collection now at Loewe.com.

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The fashion crowd has never been particularly opposed to a little eccentricity, and Loewe knows it. Case in point: its mini Flamenco clutch, reimagined in soft nappa calfskin with Zero’s unmistakable silhouette rendered in leather intarsia.

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For those whose holiday wardrobe leans more cashmere than kitsch, this wool-and-yak-blend sweater is a welcome departure from the usual festive fare. Leave it to Loewe to make a Tim Burton collaboration feel like a legitimate knitwear investment.

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If there’s one thing Halloween Town could use, it’s excellent outerwear. Loewe’s wool-and-silk coat makes a rather elegant proposition with its sculptural trapeze silhouette, satin shawl lapels, and a decorative brooch that does the accessorizing for you.

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A wool sweater and sharply cut trousers are hardly revolutionary, but that’s the beauty of a reliable outfit formula. Let this Loewe knit take care of the top half and keep everything else simple.

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Sally has always had a certain talent for putting herself together, quite literally. Loewe’s compact calfskin wallet pays homage to Halloween Town’s resident romantic in a form that’s considerably easier to carry around.

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Camila Quimp e r is a Commerce Writer at Penske Media, where she covers fashion, beauty, luxury shopping, and the latest trends across WWD, Footwear News, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and Rolling Stone. Previously, Quimper was a Commerce Editor at E! News, and her work has also appeared in Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Men’s Health, i-D, Dazed, and other publications. Before joining E! News, Quimper got her start in e-commerce at Hearst Magazines, testing products alongside the Good Housekeeping Institute team, covering major shopping events, and curating gift guides. She earned a bachelor’s degree in fashion journalism from London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London and loves reporting on trendy collaborations worth adding to cart.

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