
JW Anderson
Anonymous Lovers Embroidered Sweatshirt
The JW Anderson Anonymous Lovers Embroidered Sweatshirt is a limited-edition crewneck sweatshirt featuring embroidered 'ANONYMOUS' and 'Lovers' lettering, created in collaboration with artist Dean Sameshima for his Anonymous series. Made in Portugal from 100% cotton jersey, it has a regular fit, a crew neck with a V insert, and ribbed edging. Originally an exclusive project linked to the 2024 film 'Queer', it was never commercially released, making it a collector's item.
- Material
- 100% Cotton Jersey
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, artsy, limited-edition, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Limited-edition cotton jersey sweatshirt featuring embroidered Anonymous Lovers lettering and a regular fit crew neck with V insert.
Embossed embroidered lettering, ribbed edging, V insert at crew neck, regular fit, 100% cotton jersey.
- Material
- 100% Cotton Jersey
- Style
- casual, artsy, limited-edition, regular-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra comfortable 100% cotton jersey
- regular fit
- crew neck with V insert at front
- embossed embroidered lettering
- ribbed edging
- made in Portugal
- limited-edition artist collaboration
- Anonymous Lovers design motif
Product Insights
The Anonymous Lovers Embroidered Sweatshirt by JW Anderson is a 550 CAD wearable art piece from a limited capsule (17 Oct 2025), originally a non-commercial film exclusive, born from Dean Sameshima's Anonymous series rooted in John Rechy's 1977 book, debuted at the 2024 Venice Biennale, and crafted in heavyweight Portuguese cotton with raised embroidery that turns covert queer subculture imagery into a tactile emblem of anonymity, offering a secure streetwear fit for tall builds while carrying the cultural weight of institutional backing and a brief purchase window before potential reseller markups.
Verified claims
- Art collaboration
- Embedded from Sameshima’s Anonymous series, rooted in Rechy’s 1977 book and premiered at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
- Visual language
- Raised embroidery turns covert queer subculture imagery into a wearable emblem of anonymity.
- Rarity
- Available at 550 CAD in a limited capsule drop (17 Oct 2025), previously non-commercial movie exclusive.
- Biennale context
- Design stems from Sameshima's 2024 Biennale exhibition under 'Foreigners Everywhere'.
- Artist credentials
- Embroidery based on John Rechy's The Sexual Outlaw; artist collected by major institutions.
- Exclusivity
- 17 Oct 2025 launch aligned with Paris show; initially a Queer film exclusive.
- Literary source
- The phrase 'Anonymous Lovers' is taken from John Rechy's 1977 book 'The Sexual Outlaw'.
- Exhibition debut
- Design debuted at 2024 Venice Biennale, drawn from Sameshima's covert photography; his work is in the Getty, LACMA, Hammer, and MOCA.
- Collaborative project
- Created for Luca Guadagnino's film 'Queer' and released as a limited capsule on October 17, 2025.
- Institutional backing
- Dean Sameshima's work is in major LA museums and debuted at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
- Purchase window
- Still available at retail across sizes S–XL, but this window may close before reseller markups.
- Cultural significance
- Wearable art from Sameshima's Anonymous series, first shown at the 60th Venice Biennale.
- Provenance
- Started as a non-commercial VIP gift for the film Queer.
- Authenticity
- Authentic only from Simons or JW Anderson.
- Tall sizing
- 6'2 model wears Medium; buyers under 6' can size down for neater fit.
- Care instructions
- Wash inside out in cold water on gentle cycle, then dry on low heat or air dry. Avoid bleach and high heat.
- Fabric
- 100% cotton heavyweight Portuguese jersey with stretch.
- Embroidery
- Raised embroidered lettering is tactile and integral to the garment's texture.
- Fit
- Ribbed trim and V-insert ensure a secure, comfortable fit; longer body and sleeves suit tall builds.
- Cultural meaning
- Wearers become carriers of queer visual codes from Sameshima's Biennale work.
Product record
- Title
- Anonymous Lovers Embroidered Sweatshirt
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 550 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a dark crewneck sweatshirt worn by a model, showing ribbed crew collar, long set-in sleeves with ribbed cuffs, ribbed hem, and a two-line embroidered chest graphic reading 'ANONYMOUS' above a larger script 'Lovers'.
- SilhouetteCrewneck sweatshirt with a straight torso, dropped shoulder seam, long sleeves and a ribbed hem sitting at the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Collar detailRound ribbed crew collar with a stitched V-shaped coverstitch detail at the front neckline.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Cuffs and hemRibbed sleeve cuffs and a ribbed waistband hem in the same dark fabric as the body.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high) - Chest embroidery - top lineSmall uppercase serif embroidered word directly above the script word.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.06 (high) - Chest embroidery - scriptLarger cursive/script embroidered word spanning the central chest area with visible raised stitching.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.24 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Legible text“ANONYMOUS”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Legible text“Lovers”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.25 · w 0.45 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph showing a model from mid-thigh up against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and subtle shadows; bright orange pants are a styling prop.
- Model and cropPhotographed on a model standing facing forward; the frame crops the head above the nose and includes down to the mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven neutral light gray background with no visible props or scenery.
- Styling propBright orange pants visible from the waist to mid-thigh worn by the model; not part of the sweatshirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft studio lighting from the front producing gentle even illumination and faint shadows under the hem and sleeves.
Colors
deep black· sweatshirt body#0E0E12warm cream· embroidered top letteringlight sky blue· embroidered script- SilhouetteCrewneck sweatshirt with a straight torso, dropped shoulder seam, long sleeves and a ribbed hem sitting at the model's hips.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a plain dark sweatshirt showing the back panel, ribbed crewneck, drop shoulders, ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs.
- Back panelLarge plain back panel of the sweatshirt with a smooth knit surface and no visible graphics or embroidery in this view.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.09 · w 0.88 · h 0.67 (high) - NecklineShallow crewneck with a narrow ribbed collar visible at the top center of the back.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.03 · w 0.25 · h 0.07 (high) - Shoulder seamDrop shoulder seam runs across the upper back toward the sleeve, visible as a stitched seam line on both sides.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed hem at the waistline creating a slight gathered effect where the body meets the hem.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.66 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs visible at both wrists; cuffs are fitted and match the hem and collar ribbing.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric textureUniform medium-weight knit fabric with a matte finish and slight visible nap under studio lighting.
Other
Studio rear-facing shot of a model wearing the sweatshirt; light gray seamless background, even soft lighting, cropped at mid-thigh showing contrasting orange pants and model hands.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a standing model, image framed from head to mid-thigh with model slightly turned to the right.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray seamless backdrop with even, soft studio lighting and minimal visible shadow.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model hair and profileModel's hair is visible as dark dreadlocks at the upper edge and right-side profile of the head is partially visible.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible pants and handsModel is wearing bright orange pants visible from the waist down and both hands are visible at the hem level, serving as props in the shot.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.25 (high)
Colors
deep black· main body#0D0D0E- Back panelLarge plain back panel of the sweatshirt with a smooth knit surface and no visible graphics or embroidery in this view.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/A24Reddit users confirm the authenticity of a JW Anderson sweatshirt from the movie 'Queer', noting it was a special project never commercially released.
The thread focuses on verifying authenticity without strong positive or negative sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Worn by fans of the movie or as a collector's item
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Compared To
vs Loewe
A user noted similarity to a Loewe piece worn by Omar Apollo.
Source Threads
Confirmation of authenticity and exclusivity
It’s legit. Trust me. Never been commercialized but it was a special project linked to the movie « queer » directed by Luca Guadagnino for which Jonathan did the costumes. Very exclusive sweatshirt, only people linked to the movie and VIPs got it
u/zaelxsolisr/A24View thread →