A BATHING APE®︎ (BAPE®) will be launching a new theme, "Football Mania," which reinterprets this cultural phenomenon from a unique perspective. This collection projects the collective energy, pure passion, and unique visual language of the game onto contemporary street style.

The stage is the streets of the city. There, every movement becomes an expression, and the city itself transforms into a free-flowing pitch. In dynamic scenes, the talents repaint everyday landscapes with the rhythm and intensity of sports, creating unpredictable football moments. The visuals vividly depict the dynamism and realism of the moment when the pulse of urban life and the energy of sports collide.

A key theme in the graphics of this collection is "bootleg culture," which emerged from the fan community of the time. The expressive, hand-drawn style prints symbolize the rebellious spirit and originality of an era when individual creativity defined the visual aspects of sports culture. A bold color palette based on vibrant greens and yellows further emphasizes this direction, infusing the entire collection with intense energy.

Furthermore, the focus is not only on the dynamism on the pitch, but also on the passion off the pitch. Each sports-inspired item is effortlessly styled within the context of streetwear.BAPE®This demonstrates the brand's proud ability to "transform the essence of sports into everyday wear," showcasing a high degree of compatibility. The brand's signature design codes are reinterpreted through unexpected color schemes and bold graphics, achieving an exquisite balance between sports and style.

Furthermore, the spirit of "passion" (mania) that arises from people coming together symbolizes the unity of global football culture formed through shared passion. The moment when individual presences resonate as a community,BAPE®This vision is elevated into the most vivid cultural statement.

Through "Football Mania",BAPE®This project portrays sports as a cultural force where movement and individuality intersect. It is a celebration of energy, redefined from the perspective of powerful streetwear.

A BATHING APE® The new items for the Spring/Summer 2026 collection "Football Mania" released in May are:BAPE STORE® stores and BAPE.COM Now on sale at the following stores.