"A BATHING APE®︎ × mastermind JAPAN'
The 14th collaborative collection
New design: "SKULL CAMO" appears
"A BATHING APE®︎(A Bathing Ape® Less than,BAPE®︎) is a group led by Masaaki Homma.mastermind JAPANWe will be announcing a new collaborative collection with Mastermind Japan.
The latest collection, which incorporates the identities of both brands, is based on black.TThe lineup includes shirts, hoodies, short-sleeve shirts, denim jackets, sweatpants, sweat shorts and caps.
To celebrate their longstanding partnership, this collaboration features a monochrome “ABC” CAMO"The crossbone skull, the icon of "mastermind", is incorporated into the design.CAMOPattern: SKULL CAMO" has appeared.
In addition, the logos of both companies and the "Mastermind xA BATHING APEThe initials "MB" of "BRAND NEW®" are written in Old English font and are used extensively in the design using three-dimensional 3D embroidery.
"SKULL CAMO The TEE (left) features a new pattern, "SKULL CAMOThis piece features an all-over pattern of ".
"G.A.R.MENThe T DYE TEE (right) features a crossbone skull design.APE HEADis printed on the back. The garment is garment dyed to create a unique, expressive texture.
The short-sleeved shirt is made of velour-like fabric and features the design "SKULL CAMO" is expressed in a chic way.
The denim jacket also features a "SKULL" pattern. CAMO" to create an impactful design.
"LOGO PULLOVER HOODIE" has a crossbone skull on the back.APE HEADThe logo is printed in the same color, and the arms feature jacquard tape embroidered with the icons of both brands.
There are two types of sweatpants. CAMO "SWEATPANTS" can be worn alone or as a "SKULL CAMO"We also recommend wearing it as a set with other patterned items.
The "WOVEN LABEL SWEATPANTS" features jacquard tape embroidered with the icons of both brands, giving it a sporty impression. This can also be worn as a set with the same type of hoodie.
The cap features an "MB logo" embroidered on the front and a crossbone skull and "STA" icon embroidered on the brim. While the base color is black, the varying nuances of the embroidery thread give the cap a deep, three-dimensional look.
The sweat shorts feature a 3D embroidered "MB logo" on the front left leg, and a crossbone skull and "STA" icon printed on the back.
The visuals for this collection were shot by photographer RK with Tokyo Tower in the background, adding a touch of glamour to the long-standing collaboration between these two Tokyo-representing brands.
From Saturday, September 7th 2024,BAPE STORE® Kyoto,BAPEXCLUSIVE™ Aoyama,BAPE THINK® andBAPE.COM WEB STOREIt will be released at.
SKULL CAMO RELAXED FIT TEE
COLOUR: BLACK
¥30,000- (tax included)
LOGO RELAXED FIT TEE
COLOUR: BLACK
¥27,500- (tax included)
SKULL CAMO RELAXED FIT SS SHIRTS
COLOUR: BLACK
¥49,500- (tax included)
AT ALLMENT DYE RELAXED FIT TEE
COLOUR: BLACK
¥27,500- (tax included)
SKULL CAMO RELAXED FIT
SWEATER HOODIE
COLOUR: BLACK
¥66,000- (tax included)
LOGO RELAXED FIT PULLOVER HOODIE
COLOUR: BLACK
¥55,000- (tax included)
SKULL CAMO 12 OZ DENIM JACKET
COLOUR: BLACK
¥88,000- (tax included)
LOGO REGULAR FIT SWEAT SHORTS
COLOUR: BLACK
¥38,500- (tax included)
SKULL CAMO RELAXED FIT SWEATPANTS
COLOUR: BLACK
¥49,500- (tax included)
WOVEN LABEL RELAXED FIT SWEATPANTS
COLOUR: BLACK
¥44,000- (tax included)
LOGO CAP
COLOUR: BLACK
¥22,000- (tax included)
About mastermind JAPAN
Launched in 1997, the brand is committed to MADE IN JAPAN and incorporates Japanese materials, traditional techniques, and the latest technology into real clothes, distributing them to the world. After participating in a joint exhibition in Paris, the brand presented its collections in Paris from 2003 to 2011. The brand suspended collection activities in the 15 Spring/Summer season, marking the 2013th anniversary of its founding.
Since 2017mastermind JAPANThe brand will split into two lines, MASTERMIND WORLD and MASTERMIND WORLD, and will begin new collection activities.
About RK
Official Instagram：@rkrkrk
While working at a graphic design company, RK began shooting and editing photos using only his iPhone in 2013. RK, who is active in many fields including photography, graphic design, and DJing, has quickly become a center of attention as the exclusive iPhone photographer for the running crew "AFE TOKYO."
In 2017, he held an event at Apple Ginza. While working as a graphic designer and DJ, he decided to pursue photography in earnest and became a freelancer in April 2018. He switched to single-lens reflex cameras and produced many representative works such as "Grandpa in Akihabara" and "Motorcycle on Taipei Bridge". His work in Fujiyoshida City is also shared on his official Instagram account, and he has about 4 followers. He is one of the Japanese artists currently attracting attention. RK's work, which captures portraits of many famous people such as Takashi Murakami, KAWS, TYGA, Naomi, streets, buildings, nature, etc. in fantastic colors, has been featured not only in Japan but also in many overseas media. He also collaborates with brands from various genres and is active mainly in Asia.
