The Japanese streetwear imprint drops a BAPE Football collection as a contribution to the World Cup action taking place. The soccer-influenced range features two t-shirt designs in either a black or white option and a soccer ball. All of the pieces boast multiple BAPE branding motifs throughout. The soccer ball's panels are made up of a blue and red camo print and have golden accents in the shape of the label's iconic Ape Head, along with texts that read 'A Bathing Ape,' and 'Apes Together Strong 1993-2018.'
One of the graphic t-shirts boasts textual graphics that read 'World Gone Mad' and '1993' printed in reverse, whilst the other tee infuses visual graphics of the soccer ball with a subtle race-inspired 'BAPE Performance' across the rear. The BAPE Football collection will be available online and at select retailers beginning June 9th.
World Cup-Honoring Streetwear
The New BAPE Football Collection Prepares for the Upcoming World Cup
Trend Themes
1. Sports-inspired Streetwear - This trend highlights the merging of sports culture and fashion, creating opportunities for brands to collaborate and create unique collections.
2. Brand Collaboration - The BAPE Football collection demonstrates the potential of collaborations between streetwear brands and sports, opening doors for future partnerships.
3. Limited Edition Drops - The release of the BAPE Football collection as a limited edition creates an exclusive and high-demand market for streetwear enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Streetwear - The BAPE Football collection showcases the potential for innovative and artistic designs within the streetwear industry.
2. Sports Apparel - The collaboration between BAPE and soccer highlights opportunities for sports apparel brands to branch out into streetwear markets.
3. E-commerce - The online availability of the BAPE Football collection emphasizes the importance of e-commerce platforms in the streetwear industry.