Luxury fashion brands are increasingly teaming up with anime IPs, looking to tap into new audiences and prove that these beloved franchises can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with high-end design.
Now, ANTEPRIMA, the premium brand founded by Izumi Ogino—the first Japanese designer to grace Milan Fashion Week—is jumping into the fray! They've just announced the "POKÉMON COLLECTION," a special collaboration featuring Pokémon-themed handbags, crossbody bags, and super cute bag charms. Get ready to catch 'em all starting August 1, 2025, available on the ANTEPRIMA official website and at ANTEPRIMA/WIREBAG physical stores across Japan.
This epic crossover highlights ANTEPRIMA's iconic hand-knitted Wirebag, now infused with adorable Pokémon designs. It's not just practical and stylish; it perfectly captures that "adult cute" vibe. These versatile bags can transform from a clutch to a shoulder bag, making them perfect for everything from daily errands to your next big adventure.
▼ Handbag/Crossbody Bag (Size: Approx. W20.5×H19 cm) Price: 94,600 JPY
Pikachu Edition: Features a vibrant red strap, symbolizing Pikachu's rosy cheeks, perfectly complementing its yellow face on the bag.
Eevee Edition: A creamy strap evokes Eevee's fluffy tail and chest fur, with its charming face adorning the bag's body.
Jigglypuff Edition: A soft blue palette paired with those big, dewy eyes makes this bag utterly soothing and adorable.
Psyduck Edition: Perfectly captures that signature bewildered expression—it's impossibly cute!
Ditto Edition: Designed with soft, flowing curves, this bag embodies Ditto's unique "transformative" charm.
And for charms, you can snag Psyduck, Jigglypuff, Ditto, or the classic Poké Ball, all intricately knitted into 3D shapes. Clip one onto your bag for an instant upgrade in fun and style!
▼ Bag Charm (Size: Approx. W20.5×H19 cm) Price: 38,500 JPY
