Hellblade and London's Passarella Death Squad Unite for a Shadow-Soaked Capsule
Both Hellblade and Passarella Death Squad have been described as 'harrowingly beautiful.' One,Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, is an action-adventure video game by Ninja Theory rooted in Celtic and Norse mythology that follows the journey of a warrior named Senua as she navigates a hellish underworld. The other,Passarella Death Squad, is a British multidisciplinary studio producing clothing, music, books and art, all united by a contemporary noir aesthetic inspired by The Factory, Andy Warhol's famous Manhattan studio.
To mark the release ofSenua's Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced EditiononPlayStation 5, the two are celebrating their harmonies once again through a curated capsule clothing collection titled 'Hellblade x Passarella'.
Fittingly, the London-based studio's music has featured in the beloved game. Specifically, a remixed version of their track 'Just Like Sleep' that plays during the final battle in the game, – marked by haunting synth loops, drifting echoes, and a deep sense of both beauty and despair.
Showcased through campaign imagery that captures their shared dusky allure, the exclusive release includes short and long sleeve T-shirts featuring graphics that reflect both brands' commitment to rich visual storytelling, with one tee reading 'I see through your darkness' across the back. The capsule also features four jackets with a streetwear edge, four sweats, and a short-sleeved shirt.
Each piece is carefully crafted in England using a mix of Japanese and English fabrics, with designs intended to 'channel the haunting beauty of Hellblade, filtered through Passarella Death Squad's darkly romantic and cinematic lens.'
The Hellblade x Passarella Death Squad capsule is out now, ahead of the August 12 release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 5 for the first time.
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