Gotta Collect ‘Em All!
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I found some interesting articles on WWD.com that I would like to share with you today.
Guess who just made their runway debut? Pikachu!
Pokémon has had an enormous global impact over the past few years with the release of Pokémon GO in 2016, and with the upcoming live-action movie coming out May 2019. It’s safe to say that Pokémon has become an even bigger pop cultural phenomenon than anyone could have realized. Well, it doesn’t stop there. This famous Japanese franchise animation has finally crossed with high-end fashion on the catwalk. Pikachu, Squirtle, Charmander, Mewtwo, and even Pokeball patterns have made a surprising high-end fashion appearance and drawn the attention of fashionistas everywhere. One contemporary fashion designer, Bobby Abley, showcased this pop culture gaming icon in a playful and creative way that only this fashion magician himself could execute.
I feel so proud that such a massive cultural phenomenon originated from my home county. I love how Japan’s video game and anime culture has gone beyond its original intent even to impact fashion and achieve global recognition. Creativity truly has no boundaries or borders.
This may be a peculiar fashion design for some, but check out their unique style for an inspiration to help you think outside the box. Who knows, you may want to collect ‘em all!