Nana celebrates 25th anniversary with special Vivienne Westwood

From Ai Yazawa Nana Leave a day – But you’ll still see costumes inspired by the iconic comic series on social media today. It’s not only because Y2K fashion has swept the world over the past five years. This is largely due to the fact that the comics are visual love letters for British designers Vivienne Westwood. The designer’s punk aesthetic is a defining feature of the protagonist Nana Osaki, the specific works she and her band members wore (such as armored rings and swinging horse ballerina shoes, and the lighter necklaces of Orb worn by Shin – has long been salivating fans around the world.

Suitable, to celebrate Nana’s 25th anniversary, Vivienne Westwood announced a special collaboration with the iconic comics. Fans have absolutely lost their minds, it is not difficult to understand why – for the cooperation, Ai Yazawa personally showed off a brand new cover design for the sales of special collectors, Title Nana 25th Anniversary Edition, Volume 1. 1: Vivienne Westwood Edition.

The exclusive artwork features two protagonists of the series, Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki, to follow the runway with the instantly recognizable Vivienne Westwood Designs. The book will also have lattice sprayed edges that match directly the pattern worn by the characters in the new illustration.

Expected to release the book, online fans are excited to speculate that we may see more special commemorative Vivienne Westwood merchandise in the form of jewelry, clothing or wallets.

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How to get your copy

The special Vivienne Westwood Edition will be purchased through a selection of exclusive retailers and channels this October and November. The current price is $25.

Those participating in New York Comic Con 2025 can get early access, with limited copies from Viz Media Booth from October 9 to 12, with the supply being the last.

For general versions, the volume will only be Millions of books In the United States on October 21, it will also be available at the Vivienne Westwood boutique starting October 30. Finally, UK readers can get copies at Waterstones starting November 20.

And the standard Nana 25th Anniversary Edition, Volume 1. 1 It will be available at the General Bookstore on October 21, and the unique AI Yazawa X Vivienne Westwood version is undoubtedly a collection that fans have been waiting for for decades.

Page from “Ai Yazawa’s’Nana’ World” released in August 2025 © Heibonsha, PR Times

Another Nana of Japanese fans

Japanese fans and fashion enthusiasts may also want to check out the special edition books Ai Yazawa’s Nana World,,,,, issued Heibonsha This August. Published to mark the 40th anniversary of AI Yazawa’s career and Nana Serialization’s 25th anniversary, it is a comprehensive visual guide to comics, exploring fashion, music and more.

The book features materials that have never been seen before (including unpublished sketches and original drawing manuscripts) and a 12-page Q&A that is comparable to Yazawa. You will also find expert reviews about key cultural influences like Vivienne Westwood and sex pistols.

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