A Bathing Ape has linked up with Web3 lifestyle brand Yuga Labs for the second instalment of their irreverent BAPE x Bored Ape Yacht Club collaboration. The drop follows an incredibly successful capsule at the end of 2023 which saw a playful fusion of both brands’ irreverent primate mascots, Cutis the Ape and BABY MiLO.
When the BAPE x Bored Ape Yacht Club collaboration debuted last year, a new iteration of the BAPE STA stood out amongst an array of streetwear staples and accessories. With an iced clear rubber sole and Curtis graphic on the undersole, the hose has become one of the most notable versions of the sneaker. This season, Bape and Yuga Labs are revisiting the BAPE STA as part of a wider celebration of the BAPE Shark hoodie, which turns 20 this year. The new BAPE x BAYC sneaker is available in two distinct colourways in extremely limited quantities (1,000 of each colourway to be exact), and individually numbered. A green/khaki version will be available exclusively to the BAYC community while a blue/grey version will be available online at uk.bape.com and at London BAPE stores.
The shoes will launch alongside a range of apparel and accessories that embody the spirit of the ‘Bored Ape Beach Club’ in an array of collegiate styles that includes college and resort tees, Hawaiian and polo shirts, a lightweight jacket, zip-up hoodies, water shorts, furry slides, sunglasses, towel and a BABY MILO figurine.
“BAPE® exists to foster a fearless world of self-expression and to co-create alongside the bold outliers shaping culture. Both Yuga Labs and BAPE® share a vision of pushing boundaries, and this collection embodies the essence of both brands. The BAPE® x BAYC SHARK STA marks our first collaboration featuring this new silhouette, and we believe Yuga Labs is the ideal partner for a shoe that champions forward momentum, bold expression, and defiant individuality. Together, we celebrate FEARLESS EXPRESSION as a vital force in transforming the landscape of fashion and culture,” said Mahmoud Elsalahy, Chief Executive Officer of BAPE®.
The Bored Brewing Company will also be joining in on the collaboration, debuting a limited edition ‘Bored Ape Beer’ exclusively at the BAYC store.