
Connecting digital and physical exclusivity with Pokémon and Balmain
NFC tags embedded into a limited edition Balmain collaboration with Pokémon connected the digital and physical worlds. VIP content and event invites were unlocked when a Balmain x Pokémon Patch was tapped, with a legendary edition up for grabs for just 75 people who caught all nine Pokémon.

Digital unlocks
Providing authentication with NFC

Sold at nine Balmain boutiques across three markets
NFCDigital twinReal-life rewardsDigital rewards
Connecting the Balmain Army straight into the Pokémon universe


Pokémon hunt

An NFC-enabled Pokemon adventure

A tap unlocks exclusive content and rewards


Collect them all