Samsøe Samsøe picked up a genuinely interesting collaborator this summer. The Danish label has teamed up with multidisciplinary artist, designer and director Bryant Giles on a capsule collection, now live. As a result, the drop brings his distinct visual language into Samsøe Samsøe’s world, meeting art and considered, everyday design somewhere in the middle.
Who Is Bryant Giles?
Giles grew up in Michigan City, Indiana, but these days he splits his time between Paris and Tokyo. Consequently, his work draws on painting, fashion and street culture in equal measure. That constant movement between places shows up directly in his practice — bold, expressive illustrations that build a vivid, fully realised universe entirely his own.
Underneath the style, though, the work carries real weight. Giles’ pieces reflect his present emotional state, and they often dig into themes like racism, flawed systems, and his read on today’s social landscape. He renders all of it through dense, layered visuals that reward a proper, closer look. As he puts it, “It’s all in the hands.”
What’s in the Capsule Collection
The collection is small and deliberately edited. It includes two premium T-shirts carrying Giles’ artwork, plus a premium leather shirt in a muted caramel tone. The standout piece, though, is this year’s key launch: the Hero Bag, reworked with Giles’ illustration applied directly to the design.
Bryant Giles T-Shirt Collection
Two graphic tees carrying Giles’ signature illustrative style.
Premium Leather Shirt, Caramel
A muted, elevated finish that anchors the rest of the capsule.
A Tokyo City Guide, Shot by Tenkou Ma
Rather than a standard campaign shoot, Samsøe Samsøe chose to tell this story as a city guide. Photographer Tenkou Ma shot it in Giles’ own Tokyo neighbourhood, so it offers an unfiltered look at his everyday life and creative world.
The story starts at his apartment and follows him through a typical day in the city. Along the way, Giles moves between the local spots and hidden gems that shape his routine. He also shares insight into the places he loves — the streets, studios and corners of Tokyo that quietly inform his work.
Why This Collaboration Matters
Samsøe Samsøe has built its reputation on considered, wearable Scandinavian design. Therefore, pairing that with Giles’ raw, socially engaged illustration work makes for an unusually charged capsule — one that treats the clothing as a genuine canvas rather than a backdrop.
Where to Shop It Now
The Samsøe Samsøe x Bryant Giles capsule launched on 28th July 2026 and is now live online at samsoe.com, as well as in select stores. Consequently, availability is limited, so it’s worth moving quickly if a piece stands out.
FAQs
When did the Samsøe Samsøe x Bryant Giles collection launch?
It launched on 28th July 2026 and is now available online at samsoe.com and in select stores.
Who is Bryant Giles?
Giles is a multidisciplinary artist, designer and director from Michigan City, Indiana, now based between Paris and Tokyo.
What’s included in the capsule collection?
Two graphic T-shirts, a premium caramel leather shirt, and the Hero Bag featuring Giles’ artwork.
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