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<\/a><\/p>\nFor designer Olivia Strohm, the opportunity to create a product inspired by Epic Universe\u2019s environments and storytelling was a highlight of the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cI loved it so much just because I had seen the park even before I started designing this, so I knew the elements that I wanted to put inside and I knew the color palette was just going to pop no matter what,\u201d said Strohm.<\/p>\n
According to Strohm, the Epic Universe anniversary bag was designed to capture several of Celestial Park\u2019s central themes and icons.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen designing the Epic Universe Celestial Park Skeeter, it was incredibly important to capture the story of day and night \u2013 a core theme woven throughout the park,\u201d Strohm explained. The designer noted that the bag\u2019s darker exterior is paired with a bright gold interior liner to symbolize the balance between darkness and light found throughout Celestial Park.<\/p>\n
Additional design details pay tribute to some of Celestial Park\u2019s most recognizable figures and iconography. In addition to a Chronos detail on the back of the bag, the interior artwork references Luna and Apollo, whose statues stand at opposite ends of the park.<\/p>\n
The Captain Cacao collection received a similarly detailed approach. Captain Cacao serves as the chocolate bear navigator of the Marshmallow Airship Joei de Ganache, a fantastical moonship powered by floating star-shaped marshmallows, traveling alongside Maya of the Skies in search of magical treats throughout the universe. As guardian of Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets, the character has become one of several original figures introduced as part of Celestial Park\u2019s backstory.<\/p>\n
While developing the Captain Cacao Skeeter Mini Bag and Coin Pouch, Strohm said the team explored the character\u2019s story to help shape the final design.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen researching Captain Cacao for the Skeeter and pouch design, it was important to fully explore his backstory,\u201d Strohm said. Inspiration was drawn from the character\u2019s cosmic travels, resulting in jewel-toned colors, gold-thread quilting, and an interior liner inspired by the worlds Captain Cacao visits throughout his adventures.<\/p>\n The Skeeter Mini Bag can be worn as either a crossbody bag or belt bag and includes hidden pockets, RFID shielding, and a retractable key leash. The anniversary version also features an official Epic Universe enamel badge and custom celestial detailing. The matching Captain Cacao Coin Pouch includes RFID protection and a detachable key ring for carrying smaller essentials.<\/p>\n For Lug, the collaboration represents another step in the company\u2019s growing portfolio of themed entertainment partnerships.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been so exciting because as we\u2019ve been kind of expanding our portfolio of different brands and different IP that we\u2019re working with and bringing them and incorporating them into our Lug Life, our Lug family,\u201d said Lug co-founder Ami Richter.<\/p>\n Strohm said one of the most rewarding parts of the process comes after the products finally reach guests.<\/p>\n \u201cYou do work so long on these bags, it\u2019s months and months ahead of time, and you\u2019re seeing it flat or on a CAD for the most part. Then you see it in the whole environment and you see the guests walking up and touching it. They go, \u2018I like this element or I like this embroidery,’\u201d Strohm said.<\/p>\n Both skeeter bags are currently available as part of Epic Universe\u2019s first-anniversary merchandise offerings and can be found at Epic Universe stores.<\/p>\n Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts. Want to join the conversation? Head over to our\u00a0Forums\u00a0where fans are discussing the latest Universal news, rumors, and park updates.\u00a0Join the Discussion!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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