Luxury accessories brand PORTER has partnered with Pokémon to launch the PORTER x Pokémon collection -- a commemorative capsule that pays tribute to the original Pokémon Game Boy games: Red and Green.
The capsule consists of a range of thematic PORTER bags in black and khaki, including the brand's signature backpacks, briefcase, and shoulder bags. Meanwhile, the brand's classic nylon twill, which is used to dress many of its most classic products, has been given a subtle Pokémon-pattered treatment. The faint pattern features characters from the game, such as Mankey, Krabby, Graveler, and Ekans.
Less subtle, each piece includes a large red and green Pokémon patch that leverages imagery and text from the game's original box art. In addition, for PORTER, this collaborative collection is on the more affordable side of things, meaning it should be accessible to most consumers.
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