First Look at the Commes des Garcon x A Bathing Ape 'PLAY' Collection
Taylor Keefe — February 8, 2012 — Fashion
References: us.bape & highsnobiety
Fans of the Japanese streetwear scene are in for a treat with first look images released of the highly anticipated A Bathing Ape x Commes des Garcon 'PLAY' collection.
When the A Bathing Ape x Commes des Garcon 'PLAY' collection was announced last week, the blogosphere was buzzing. Many streewear fans were eager for a glimpse at the collaboration. Today, first look images of the series were released, and it's shaping up to be an highly sought-after collection. The t-shirt series has many staples:the Commes des Garcon "heart" logo, the Bape camouflage colorway and Baby Milo, Bape's flagship mascot. Most of the tees in the series are crisp white, offset by famous logos of the two Japanese brands. One standout item from the collection is the PLAY heart logo blended with Bape's signature pink camo colorway.
No word yet as to when this collection will drop.
When the A Bathing Ape x Commes des Garcon 'PLAY' collection was announced last week, the blogosphere was buzzing. Many streewear fans were eager for a glimpse at the collaboration. Today, first look images of the series were released, and it's shaping up to be an highly sought-after collection. The t-shirt series has many staples:the Commes des Garcon "heart" logo, the Bape camouflage colorway and Baby Milo, Bape's flagship mascot. Most of the tees in the series are crisp white, offset by famous logos of the two Japanese brands. One standout item from the collection is the PLAY heart logo blended with Bape's signature pink camo colorway.
No word yet as to when this collection will drop.
Trend Themes
1. Japanese Streetwear Mash-ups - The trend of collaboration between Japanese streetwear brands creates opportunities for innovative hybrid designs and unique fashion collections.
2. A Bathing Ape X Commes Des Garcon 'PLAY' Collection - The release of the A Bathing Ape x Commes des Garcon 'PLAY' collection sparks a trend of highly anticipated and sought-after designer collaborations.
3. Highly Sought-after Collection - The demand for limited edition streetwear collections like the A Bathing Ape x Commes des Garcon 'PLAY' collection indicates a trend of exclusivity and scarcity in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the trend of Japanese streetwear mash-ups to create exciting and unique collaborations between brands.
2. Streetwear - The streetwear industry has the opportunity to tap into the trend of designer collaborations to create buzzworthy collections and increase brand visibility.
3. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can explore the trend of blending iconic logos and colors from different brands in the creation of visually striking collaborations.
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