The latest BAPE Winter 2018 collection has been designed in collaboration with video game developer EA Sports. The Japanese streetwear brand delivers staple streetwear silhouettes including colorful t-shirts and hoodies that are adorned in branding details from both labels. The small capsule features tees that are done in bold hues of purple, blue, red, and white, along with a multi-tonal hoodie.
All of the graphic tees are decorated with the signature ape head and EA Sports' branding across the front and on the back is the BAPE logo. The standout item spotlights the BAPE Crazy Shark hoodie as it is complete in color-blocking design. The entire BAPE x EA Sports Winter 2018 collection is now available for purchase online at BAPE.
Game Developer Streetwear
The Latest BAPE Winter 2018 Offering Was Made Alongside EA Sports
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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