John Malkovich Stars in JW Anderson’s Loafer Bag Campaign

John Malkovich has a new starring role — as John Malkovich for JW Anderson.

The veteran actor has been tapped as the face of the designer’s new loafer bag campaign that launched today. In a series of firsts, the creative images mark the first time Malkovich has worked with Anderson and the first campaign of the new era of JW Anderson since the brand relaunched earlier this year.

Anderson’s campaigns, whether for his namesake line or Loewe (which he departed to take the top job at Dior), have typically featured a convergence of art, objects and fashion, more often than not in a whimsical way. That remains true for Malkovich’s entry as the 71-year-old admires an embellished boot, traces the wall with his hand and hoists a neon colored fabric high over his head.

The campaign is the work of photographer Heikki Kaski with styling by Bruno. Anderson himself directed the whole affair. Malkovich clutches the luxe loafer bag and wears styles from JW Anderson’s resort spring/summer 2026 collection including knitwear pieces, Japanese-crafted denim and Chelsea boots embellished with military green strass. The creative team also included set design by Hella Keck, make-up by Phoebe Alana Brown and hair Karim Belghiran.

The campaign comes on the heels of Malkovich’s starring role opposite Ayo Edebiri in Opus and a handful of film festival premieres for Sacrifice in Toronto and The Hand of Dante in Venice. See more of Malkovich below.