Get ready to fold your style into something fierce—Gentle Monster has officially dropped its much-awaited Pocket Collection with Bratz in the Philippines, and it’s every bit as bold, nostalgic, and collectible as fans imagined. Launched locally on May 30, 2025, the capsule takes fashion eyewear to playful new heights with foldable frames and Bratz-powered attitude.

This collection marks the first collaboration between the cult eyewear brand and the iconic 2000s dolls. The result? A lineup of 21 compact foldable eyewear designs, including a standout Bratz model that’s trimmed with metallic pink, silver stars, and Y2K glam energy. Each pair folds into a sleek case and comes with a limited-edition Bratz doll—mini sunglasses and all—plus an exclusive collectible charm. It’s high fashion, pop culture, and a little childhood joy in one very cool pocket-sized package.

Leading the campaign globally is Karina of aespa, whose dreamy lavender hair and futuristic styling captured the post-Y2K mood of the drop perfectly. Her mini Bratz-inspired doll version, complete with matching eyewear, added even more flair to the launch visuals.

In the Philippines, the drop was met with excitement from fashion lovers and collectors alike. Several local style icons have already taken to social media to share their own takes. Among them: Rei Germar, Perey Lierge, Jessica Yang, and Camille Co—each offering a glimpse of how effortlessly the collection translates from playful accessory to full-blown fashion statement. Their styling ranged from minimal-chic to bold nostalgic glam, showcasing how wearable (and Instagrammable) the foldables can be.

What makes this release stand out isn’t just the nostalgic appeal or the eye-catching design. It’s also the way it bridges fashion and function. The eyewear folds easily into your palm, making it ideal for travel, day-to-night styling, or on-the-go mirror checks. And for collectors, the Bratz doll packaging turns every purchase into a keepsake.

With its mix of compact practicality and attention-grabbing design, the Gentle Monster × Bratz Pocket Collection feels like a love letter to the Y2K generation—but reimagined for today’s fast-paced, hyper-stylish world. The campaign nails that sweet spot between playful and polished, fun and forward-thinking.

Available now through the official Gentle Monster Philippines website, the collection is expected to sell quickly—especially the Bratz edition. No word yet on restocks, so fans looking to score their dream frame (and doll!) should act fast.

From Seoul to Manila, this collab is turning heads and folding into fashion history, one tiny pair of sunglasses at a time.

Photo courtesy of Gentlemonster via Instagram, @itscamilleco, @jesych, @reigermar and @pereylierge