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The Celebrated Capsule Evolves with Additional Styles, Including Kids Wear, Home Essentials,
and a Cinematic Campaign Shot at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, Starring Josh Hutcherson

The Ritz-Carlton continues its journey from defining luxury hospitality to shaping modern luxury lifestyle with the debut of its second collaboration with Madrid-based fashion label Late Checkout. What began as a daring meeting of refinement and irreverence, celebrated with a Gold Cannes Lions award,
now returns with a new chapter. The collection expands into accessories, loungewear, and children’s pieces, reflecting The Ritz-Carlton’s timeless appeal across generations and Late Checkout’s vision of hotels as living worlds where style and story meet. A color palette of navy, ivory, and light blue honors The Ritz-Carlton’s heritage while carrying Late Checkout’s signature spirit of playfulness.

“This next chapter deepens our shared story with Late Checkout. The Ritz-Carlton has grown to meet travelers across every journey: whether on safari, at sea, in nature, or in our city and resort hotels; this collection now touches more facets of that lifestyle. With family pieces and travel-ready accessories, it reflects our natural evolution as a brand, while keeping the wit and craftsmanship that made people embrace the collaboration from the start,” said Jamie Kerr, Global Head of Brand and Marketing for The Ritz-Carlton.

From reimagined staples to witty twists, the collection walks the line between polished sophistication and playful irreverence, true to Late Checkout’s signature style. Highlights include featherlight knits donned with The RitzCarlton’s iconic lion and velvet Sukajan jackets with bold embroidery. A new loungewear edit reimagines evening ease with shawl-collar dressing gowns inspired by tuxedos and floor-grazing pajama sets in airy cotton. The capsule also introduces kids’ wear with rugby polos, tees, and caps in refined cotton. Home pieces like throws and umbrellas are designed with the same offbeat charm. The newly introduced globe motif, inspired by vintage travel emblems, symbolizes exploration and evolution, a fitting reflection of both brands’ global spirit. The baseball caps, already a cult favorite, return as a defining accessory. Together, the pieces reflect an ethos of aspirational yet lived-in style: thoughtful craftsmanship delivered with a sense of play.

“Working with The Ritz-Carlton a second time gave us the chance to take the story further,” said Alex Turrión, Creative Director of Late Checkout. “This chapter feels larger in every sense: more cinematic, more layered, and more personal. Japan gave us a backdrop that allowed the narrative to expand, and with it, the collection itself. It’s still rooted in hotels, still tongue-in-cheek, but now it touches every part of travel, from family to home. For us, that’s the most exciting part: showing how this world can grow without losing the spirit that made people connect with it the first time.”

The Film: The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko as a Stage
Directed by Rogelio González and produced by Little Spain, the new campaign places Josh Hutcherson, starring once again, at the center of a surreal stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko. Surrounded by mountains, forests, and mirrored lakes, Nikko became an integral part of the creative vision: a true sanctuary where time seems to slow down. That sense of calm and connection shaped the film’s tone and atmosphere, giving every frame a quiet intensity that balances The Ritz-Carlton’s elegance with Late Checkout’s mischievous edge. The accompanying photo campaign was shot by photographer Javier Ruiz, further capturing the cinematic essence and nuanced emotion of the story.

Together, Little Spain, Late Checkout, and Hutcherson crafted a cinematic story where contrasts find harmony— timeless luxury meets playful irreverence, and serenity intertwines with spontaneity. Though not originally written with romantic storylines, the emotion evolved naturally on set as Hutcherson and his co-star brought an unexpected intimacy to the narrative. Deeply involved throughout production, Hutcherson collaborated closely with González on tone and pacing, making the final film feel authentic to the spirit of Nikko.

“What excites me about this project is how it keeps evolving,” said Josh Hutcherson. “The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko gave us an entirely new energy. It’s stylish, funny, and cinematic in a way that feels true to both brands while still being
surprising.”

Launching Across the Globe Late

Checkout: A Ritz-Carlton Story – Chapter II launches globally on November 18, 2025, available at 22 RitzCarlton properties worldwide. The rollout begins in New York with a consumer retail pop-up at 7 Spring Street on November 20 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), followed by an invite-only launch event with Josh Hutcherson. Subsequent debuts will take place at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai (November 27), Hôtel de la Paix, Geneva (December 10), and The RitzCarlton, Abama in the Canary Islands (December 5–7).

Each activation in Dubai, Geneva, and Abama will feature an immersive ‘Very Late Checkout’ one-night stay, complete with capsule collection showcases, live music, curated cocktails, and destination-inspired moments that bring the collaboration to life. From December 12, 2025, through March 1, 2026, the experience extends globally, inviting guests to linger in embroidered robes, enjoy breakfast in bed, and collect custom suite keys and signature cocktails—celebrating time well spent across the world’s most iconic destinations.

In Asia, the limited-time capsule collection will be available exclusively at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, and The RitzCarlton, Tokyo from December onwards, with the latter also featuring a Late Checkout-inspired afternoon tea at the hotel’s lobby lounge.
Guests can experience the collection in person or shop online at The Ritz-Carlton Boutiques, bringing the brand’s signature lifestyle home.

For more information, visit https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/journey/travel-interests/arts-culture-design/latecheckout/.
High-resolution images are available for download here.

*All Photos fromThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company