You’ve seen Totoro on Loewe bags and Gucci models wearing Doraemon tops, so it was only a matter of time before another brand threw a Japanese character-inspired collection into the mix.
In commemoration of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, popular denim brand Levi’s teased the internet with a photo of a ‘botanical’ denim jacket (¥16,000; matching jeans ¥14,000) patterned with Pokémon characters on January 28. Among the Pokémon that can be spotted beneath the foliage are first generation icons like Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Psyduck and Meowth, to name a few.
Now, Levi’s has released a lookbook for the collection, which includes beanies, jumpers, t-shirts and other accessories that are reminiscent of the '90s. Like the Pokémon Garden set, this denim trucker jacket is also priced at ¥16,000 while the Pikachu jeans cost ¥14,000. A black unisex top with Pikachu is more affordable at ¥8,000 and you could even get a matching Pokéball crossbody bag (¥3,000).
The Togepi tank top and Pikachu beanie are ¥3,000 each whereas these denim shorts will set you back ¥12,000.
Also up for grabs are a cap for ¥3,500 and a gym bag for ¥3,000.
Alternatively, you could get these adorable Psyduck and Jigglypuff clip-on pouches for ¥2,000 each. Items can be found in Levi's stores nationwide as well as online from February 15.
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