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Shop Maison de Sabré’s Pokémon-Themed Collection
Pikachu, meet leather-fueled luxury. Starting today, the brand-new Maison de Sabré x Pokémon drop is live and shoppable at Nordstrom in honor of the franchise’s 30th anniversary — bursting at the seams with nostalgia while retaining the premium leather maker’s instantly recognizable design codes.
What’s specifically on offer, for all those IRL Pokémon trainers who know the duration of an egg cycle and where the phrase “Pikachu, I choose you” stems from? A trifold wallet that presents a palm-sized way of flaunting your membership in the Pokémon fan club (and has a more compact, bifold counterpart in this collection); Maison de Sabré’s marquee The Medium Palais handbag, now adorned by lightning bolt accents, a Poké Ball, and the yellow-tinted, mouse-like creature itself; not one but four iterations of the Sabrémoji Pokémon Charm, no matter if you prefer Pikachu in a smiling, winking, or heart-eyed state; and a coin purse that can be easily clipped onto your newly purchased Palais catchall.
Courtesy Maison de Sabré
Maison de Sabré x Pokémon The Medium Palais Bag
As the product of careful leather marquetry techniques, everything about this bag whispers “luxury”: from those rolled leather handles to the special-edition yellow touches (found across the stitching, bridge clip closure, and more) that capture the beloved character’s vibrant energy.
Price upon publish date of this article: $779
Maison de Sabré x Pokémon The Trifold Wallet
There’s a reason the maison calls this its “most playful collection on record.” Just take one look at the pictured wallet’s lightning bolt zipper and Pikachu surprise inside to confirm the sentiment.
Price upon publish date of this article: $189
Maison de Sabré x Pokémon The Sabrémoji Winking Pikachu Charm
Fashion and function can be friends: something this charm (which can house an Apple AirTag) exemplifies beautifully.
Price upon publish date of this article: $89
“Pokémon has always been about connection and companionship,” Omar Sabré, creative director and co-founder of Maison de Sabré, said in a press release. “We wanted the customer to feel like the trainer— carrying Pikachu through their day — while translating the character through craftsmanship.”
Zane Sabré, the second brother behind the circa-2017, Australia-based leather maison, also reiterated that the limited-edition capsule was never meant to “tip into novelty,” meaning everything you’re bound to find at Nordstrom is highly wearable and won’t be at odds with your overarching aesthetic. What’s more, pieces from the coin purse to the trifold wallet are there to help make your life a little more organized. Whether you need a chic place for storing those high-value Pokémon trading cards or are looking for a way to haul all your tchotchkes hands-free during an upcoming Euro trip, Maison de Sabré x Pokémon is ready to deliver: in all of its playful-yet-elevated glory.
Courtesy Maison de Sabré
Timed to Pokémon Day, which is celebrated annually on February 27 and honors the debut of the Pokémon Red and Green games in 1996, Maison de Sabré’s latest is one of the most clever and high-fashion Pokémon collaborations we’ve seen to date. Its “wow” factor becomes especially pronounced when considering all that went into making the collection’s pièce de résistance: The Medium Palais bag, of course, which has already fully sold out on Maison de Sabré’s site.
Its sumptuous, pecan-colored calfskin leather has 44 individually cut panels which were “assembled by hand over two days to create a richly three-dimensional finish,” according to the brand. We adore every last detail at play here — from those Pikachu-sized footprints making their way across the bag’s exterior to the fact that the statement accessory comes with two interchangeable straps for crossbody wear — and are certain that you soon will, too.
You know what you have to do: Catch ’em all! But if the Maison de Sabré x Pokémon release’s instant popularity is any indication, time is running out. (Translation: Act as fast as Pikachu does when trying to escape a Poké Ball.)
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Shop More From the Collection
Maison de Sabré x Pokémon The Sabrémoji Poké Ball Charm
Pebbled European leather + cotton twill lining + high-shine hardware = one unforgettable bag bauble.
Price upon publish date of this article: $89
Maison de Sabré x Pokémon The Sabrémoji Heart-Eyed Pikachu Charm
Maison de Sabré’s handcrafted mastery has us heart-eyed, too.
Price upon publish date of this article: $89
Maison de Sabré x Pokémon The Sabrémoji Original Pikachu Charm
The Original Pikachu Charm, along with every other part of the capsule, comes with a Pokémon authenticity certificate (because Pokémon fans take product genuineness seriously).
Price upon publish date of this article: $89
Maison de Sabré x Pokémon The Bifold Wallet
Don’t need nearly as much space as a trifold wallet offers? Turn to its bifold alternative instead. Same adorable design, more streamlined look.
Price upon publish date of this article: $169
Maison de Sabré x Pokémon The Coin Purse
Maison de Sabré says this is a “clippable masterpiece,” and we couldn’t agree more. Precise as can be in context of Pikachu’s facial features, the purse is big enough to store AirPods, yen from your trip to Pokémon’s homeland, and other small valuables.
Price upon publish date of this article: $149
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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on trending — and unlikely — collaborations in the world of clothing and accessories.
