Samantha Vega Has A New Pokemon Bag Collection & We Wanna Catch ‘Em All

By Rachel Yohannan on 18 Jul 2020

Senior Digital Editor

Crazy cat lady who loves afternoon tea, kawaii Japanese fashion, and all things Sanrio.

Every lady needs a basic black handbag or something in neutral tones as a wardrobe staple, but it doesn’t hurt to have a splash of colour once in a while with quirkier designs. Known for their feminine bags and wallets, Samantha Vega has collaborated with Pokemon to come up with a new range of handbags and purses perfect for an aspiring Pokemon trainer.

Read our previous articles on their Cardcaptor Sakura wallets and jewellery and handbags.

Read on to find out more about Semantha Vega’s Pokemon bag collection!

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Previously only open for pre-orders, Samantha Vega’s Pokemon bag collection finally made their way to physical stores on 15 July 2020.

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One of the most adorable picks is the Eevee Shoulder Bag (JPY17,380, ~S$225.79), which comes in an easy-to-style brown that's the same shade as the character’s fur.

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Pikachu, Snorlax, and Gengar versions are also available at the same price.

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If you don’t fancy having the faces of cartoon critters on your bag, go for the Pokeball Bag (JPY17,380, ~S$225.79) with a sporty fabric strap. This pop of red would look great with sweatpants in a leisurewear getup.

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Speaking of Pokeballs, there are also the TWIGS handbags (JPY17,380, ~S$225.79) with subtle monogrammed prints of Pokeballs all over. Pick from black or white.

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For something brighter with a bit of a retro flair, go for the Vinyl Bag with Pouch (JPY17,380, ~S$225.79) which has a translucent, jelly-like texture. This comes in yellow (Pikachu) and purple (Gengar), and the inner pouch can be detached and used separately.

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Bonus: It comes with a free Pokeball keychain!

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Backpacks, phone cases, fanny packs, and other handbag styles are also part of the lineup.

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It is still unclear as to whether these will be brought in to Samantha Thavasa Singapore, but judging from the fact that our local outlets carried their Sailor Moon and Disney Princess items, we might just be in luck. We'll find out soon enough!