"A BATHING APE®︎ (A BATHING APE®︎, hereinafterBAPE®" has collaborated with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to present a limited edition capsule collection inspired by the life story and work of painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890).
Since its establishment in 1993,BAPE®With its innovative designs and fearless expression, the brand has influenced fashion scenes around the world. Its universal popularity is a testament to the brand's cultural influence. This collection is inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's innovative artistic vision and spirit of constantly reinventing himself throughout his life.BAPE®The content strongly resonates with the company's "attitude of continuing to challenge itself."
The collection is designed around Van Gogh's masterpieces, such as "Self-Portrait in a Grey Felt Hat" (1887), "Blooming Plum Orchard (copy of Hiroshige's work)" (1887), "Yellow House" (1888), "Sunflowers" (1889), "Blossoming Almonds" (1890) and "Wheat Field with Crows" (1890), each of which represents a significant milestone in Van Gogh's life.
It also features a beautifully written letter to his oldest and dearest friend, Theo, in which he writes, "We must still continue and try to do better."BAPE®This overlaps with the history of the 32-year challenge.
BAPE®︎ is an iconic iconAPE HEAD" is used as a canvas to create T-shirts that depict the six aforementioned works in chronological order.
A passage from a letter to his younger brother Theo is printed on the back, and all models are white and packaged in a special box.
This collection includes T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts,SHARK FULL ZIP HOODIEBoth are available.BAPE®The iconic design of the brand is combined with Van Gogh's work, creating a new intersection between art and the street.
COLLEGE TEE is a collaboration between "VAN GOGH" and "BAPE®The college logo is designed in katakana, and the original camouflage pattern "OIL PAINTING ︎" is inspired by sunflowers and blooming almonds. CAMO" is combined with a portion of one of Van Gogh's letters printed on the back.
The BABY MILO® TEE features a graphic that is BABY MILO®'s reinterpretation of sunflowers.
Crew neck sweatshirts areCOLLEGE TEE" and adopted the same logo and letter design.long sleeveTThe shirt features a brushstroke design on the front and "Sunflowers" and "Blooming almond tree branch' is printed.
SHARK FULL ZIP HOODIEThe two types are "Sunflower" and "Blooming Almond Tree Branch". The right side has a painting and the left side has "OIL PAINTING CAMOAll items come with a special logo and name tag commemorating this collaboration.
This collection will be available on Saturday, March 2025, 5.A BATHING APE®︎Authorized dealers andBAPE.COM WEB STOREIt will be released at.
BAPE®︎ X VGM
APE HEAD CANVAS ART TEE
COLOR: WHITE
¥14,300- (tax included)
BAPE®︎ X VGM
SHARK FULL ZIP HOODIE
COLOR: SAX, YELLOW
¥49,500- (tax included)
BAPE®︎ X VGM
COLLEGE TEE
COLOR: WHITE, BLACK
¥12,100- (tax included)
BAPE®︎ X VGM
COLLEGE CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT
COLOUR: BLACK
¥31,900- (tax included)
BAPE®︎ X VGM
BABY MILO®︎ TEE
COLOR: WHITE, BLACK
MENS:¥13,200- (tax included)
KIDS: ¥8,800- (tax included)
■KIDSSize: Wednesday, May 5thBAPE KIDS®This item will be sold exclusively at Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Some products will be available for pre-sale at the Van Gogh Museum pop-up held at the Kotokoto Stage on the 11th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store. For more information, please see the following page.
BAPE®︎ X VGM
L/S TEE
COLOR: WHITE, BLACK
¥16,500- (tax included)
About the Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam) houses the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's work. Through more than 200 paintings, around 500 drawings and over 700 letters, it takes visitors on a journey through his life and conveys the ideas and ambitions behind his art. The Van Gogh Museum develops a range of products and services inspired by the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. Thus, collaborations with various partners tell the story of Vincent van Gogh. All products and services are developed with Vincent van Gogh's legacy in mind and the proceeds from their creation go towards sustaining the museum's activities.
Every year the museum attracts visitors from all over the world and connects Vincent van Gogh's art and life to millions through its social media and website.