A BATHING APE® (A Bathing Ape®︎hereinafter,BAPE®︎) will be presenting a collaborative collection with "©SAINT Mxxxxxx," created by designer Yuta Hosokawa and artist Cali DeWitt.
This collection, aimed at the Spring/Summer 2026 season, will feature a wide range of items, including two types of T-shirts, short-sleeved sweatshirts, zip-up sweatshirts, mesh caps, as well as lifestyle goods such as pail-shaped stools, doormats, and trays.
The collaboration symbolizesBAPE®Starting from the icon, ©SAINT Mxxxxxx has created a series of graphics inspired by the brand. Elements reminiscent of the "GENARAL HEAD," monkey motifs, and "STA" are reinterpreted through ©SAINT Mxxxxxx's unique filter.BAPE®By combining the brand statement "Fearless Expression" with silkscreen prints inspired by early archive collections, the collection is elevated to an iconic expression that intersects the worldviews of both brands.
The T-shirts come in two styles: black with a monkey skull printed on the front and "SAINT SHALL ALWAYS LOVE APE" printed on the back, and navy with "GENERAL HEAD" and "FADE AWAY LOVE" printed on the front, arranged by ©SAINT Mxxxxxx. Each design features a bold, symbolic message.
The short-sleeved sweatshirt features the iconic GENERAL HEAD and STA graphics. It has rounded half sleeves and is available in pink.
The zip cardigan isBAPE®The design is based on the Nordic pattern motif seen in the archives of ©SAINT Mxxxxxx, and is developed with an approach unique to ©SAINT Mxxxxxx.
The body of each item features authentic vintage processing typical of ©SAINT Mxxxxxx, such as damage, fading, and natural cracking in the print. The realistic, worn-out look enhances the presence of the graphics. In addition, the left cuff featuresAPE HEADThe name tag subtly indicates that this collection is special.doing.
Pail can stool, ABC CAMOWe have adopted an original camo pattern from ©SAINT Mxxxxxx based on the above.
The doormat is an archive Union Jack pattern.APE HEADThe design is inspired by.The tray is glow-in-the-dark, so it can be used to store small items and also as a display item.
In addition, the visual model for this collection is artist JP THE WAVY, who is a close friend of both brands.BAPE The photos were taken by photographer RK at STORE® Harajuku store.
The collection is a condensed expression of the commitment of both brands.A BATHING APE® and ©SAINT Mxxxxxx authorized retailers, as well asBAPE.COM WEB STOREIt will be released on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
SWEAT JACKET
COLOR: CHARCOAL
¥94,600- (tax included)
SAINT STA S/S CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT
COLOR: PINK
¥51,700- (tax included)
SSALA TEE
COLOUR: BLACK
¥39,600- (tax included)
GENERAL TEE
COLOR: NAVY
¥34,100- (tax included)
SAINT STA MESH CAP
COLOUR: BLACK
¥20,900- (tax included)
SAINT STA MESH CAP
COLOR: RED
¥20,900- (tax included)
GLOW IN THE DARK TRAY
COLOR: GREEN
¥8,800- (tax included)
CAN STOOL
COLOR: GREEN
¥19,800- (tax included)
DOORMAT
COLOR: BLACK, BLUE, ORANGE
¥16,500- (tax included)
"©SAINT Mxxxxxx (Saint Michael)"
Official Instagram: @saint_mx6_official
This is a new concept brand created by Yuta Hosokawa, the designer of the charismatic Japanese brand READYMADE, which has continued to attract many fans since its launch in 2013, and Cali DeWitt, an artist and designer based in Los Angeles.
The brand creates products that pursue a realistic vintage look, and produces T-shirts and sweatshirts that are hand-painted. The brand was first announced at SHOWROOM in Paris, France in January 2020, and has been expanding both in Japan and overseas since autumn 2020.
RK
Official Instagram: @rkrkrk
While working at a graphic design company, he began shooting and editing using only his iPhone in 2013.
RK is a multi-talented photographer, graphic designer, and DJ.He quickly gained 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 full-time and went freelance in April 2018. He switched to SLR cameras and produced many of his signature works, including "Grandpa in Akihabara" and "Motorcycle on Taipei Bridge."
RK's work in Fujiyoshida City has also been shared on his official Instagram account, where he has a following of approximately 77. He is one of the most notable Japanese artists today. His work, which captures portraits of numerous celebrities, including Takashi Murakami and KAWS, as well as TYGA and Naomi, as well as street, architectural and natural scenes in dreamy colors, has been featured in media outlets not only in Japan but also overseas. He also collaborates with brands from a variety of genres and is actively working mainly in Asia.
