To celebrate the release of the SNOWBOARD collection,
Launch event held at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
Edit & Direction: Neil Hartmann
Videography: Neil Hartmann, Yasuaki Arima
2025Years12Mon6On Saturday, at Sapporo International Ski Resort in Hokkaido,A BATHING APE®A collaboration between and Kazuki KuraishiBAPE® × KAZUKI KURAISHIAn event was held to commemorate the release of the snowboard collection.
The highlight of the event was the demonstration session by the guests. CAMOWearing apparel featuring the signature pattern of the brand, professional snowboarders Haku, Naru, and Kuraishi himself, along with guests including XG's JURIN and Kanee, took to the slopes of Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort. A specially designed deck, created in collaboration with the legendary snowboard brand SIMS, was also unveiled.
The clothing and boards, decorated with graphics designed from Kuraishi's perspective, contrasted with the silvery white of the slopes, making the riders' movements stand out visually.
This collection proves that it is not only a fashion item but also serious performance gear.
The gondola that travels from the foot of the mountain to the summit features a specially designed cabin that is fully wrapped in the visuals of this collection.
UAP CAMOand ABC CAMOThe pattern covered the carriages, functioning as a moving exhibit and an aerial experiential installation.
At Lounge The 6, the main venue for the event, a signage tower stood in the center of the venue.
UAP CAMOand ABC CAMODigital signage was projected.
Lanterns with special collaborative designs were hung around the stage.
On the terrace, there is a huge photo spot.APE HEADThe balloons were set up andOn the wall of the lath,UAP CAMOAlong with the pattern, the PAW collection slogan "THE WHOLE EARTH IS ALREADY IN SPACE(The entire Earth is already in space)” was depicted, with the brand’s iconic symbol emerging against a snowy backdrop.
EVENT GUEST
The venue was filled with a diverse group of guests who have connections with Kuraishi, including his friends, snowboarding and skiing buddies, professional snowboarders, and children aspiring to become professional skiers and their families, all of whom represent Kuraishi's roots and daily life, as well as JURIN and Kōki from XG, and NAOTO, Kaneee, Ray, SHO, and Sean Wotherspoon from ORANGE RANGE. People with different backgrounds interacted naturally and shared the same space.
The event opened with a DJ set by NAOTO from ORANGE RANGE and DJ PREPARE.
Starting with house music selected by NAOTO, the set seamlessly transitioned into a hip-hop set by DJ PREPARE, filling the venue with excitement. Music played a role in uniting people of different generations and backgrounds.
After the DJ set, a documentary film was screened on the venue's screen, tracing Kuraishi Kazuki's background and the journey that led to the creation of this collection.
Long-time friends andBAPE®Interview with the Chairman ofBAPE®The book describes his thoughts about the brand as a designer who supported the brand, and the behind-the-scenes story of the creation of this collection. CAMOThe manufacturing process was explained in detail, including the story behind the brand's creation, how the collaboration came about, and the company's commitment to making clothes.
The event concluded with a live performance by rappers Kaneee and SHO, who brought the excitement of the venue to a fever pitch.
At the event, items from the next season were also unveiled to the media and special guests.BAPE® The results have raised expectations for future developments in the × KAZUKI KURAISHI collection.
The event, held at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort on December 6th, was an opportunity to fuse fashion, sports, and culture. It will be interesting to keep an eye on future developments of this collaboration, which shows a worldview that transcends various boundaries.
BAPE® x KAZUKI KURAISHI
PAW (Performance All Weather)
Find out more about this collection here.
