BAPE's diffusion brand, AAPE By A Bathing Ape introduces a collection that is separated into three sections, boasting inspirations by basketball, camping, and a high-profile premium lifestyle.
The first of the three is entitled DUNK, which fuses concepts of both hip hop and basketball culture into a series of silhouettes. This includes 90s-themed starter jackets, shorts, polo tops, jerseys, all of which are done up in camo prints and perfect for transitioning on and off the court. The second is CAMPING, which features camping equipment, button up short sleeve tops, graphic shorts and tees -- these are finished in green camo colorway to reference the forest. The final part of named BLACK, which features black and white pieces accented with glittery or gold accents.
Sports-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
AAPE By A Bathing Ape Unveils a Three-Part Collection
Trend Themes
1. Sports-inspired Streetwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating streetwear collections that blend sportswear influences and urban fashion.
2. Premium Lifestyle - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing high-quality, premium streetwear pieces that cater to the luxury streetwear market.
3. Camo Prints - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique and eye-catching camo prints for streetwear garments.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with sports brands to create sports-inspired streetwear collections.
2. Sports - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating partnerships between sportswear brands and streetwear labels to tap into the growing athleisure trend.
3. Luxury - Disruptive innovation opportunity: merging luxury fashion and streetwear styles to cater to the evolving tastes of luxury streetwear consumers.