In October 2021, five rooms A BATHING APE® has teamed up with the classic American sports brand NEW BALANCE to announce a collaboration project that combines the iconic designs of both brands. A new theme inspired by sports training and military aesthetics will be released as a collection of footwear and apparel.
The collaboration model chosen is the popular New Balance 2020R, which was announced in 2002 and caused a big stir. The main body of the shoe is made of suede, nubuck, artificial leather, and mesh, and the mesh part isBAPE® The signature "ABC CAMO" is dropped, and it is equipped with a cushioned EVA midsole and abrasion-resistant rubber outsole. In addition, the heel part is 3M reflective.BAPE®The shark design is applied. The shoe style "2002R" and the logo label on the tongue also use 3M Reflect, giving this historic pair a strong street feel.
This collaboration shoe isBAPE® The signature green "ABC CAMOIt will be released in two color combinations: a combination of black and an original gray tone that symbolizes "NEW BALANCE."
The apparel in this collection incorporates the sports elements of NEW BALANCE.BAPE®The collection includes a hooded jacket, hoodie, T-shirt, and shorts that are inspired by the military culture of the brand. The loose silhouettes are made of stretchy and water-repellent materials, and the items are available in two simple colors: gray and army green.
BAPE®The signature camouflage pattern is transformed into a tonal print on details such as the hood and pant pockets.APE HEADThe collaboration logo, which combines the "NEW BALANCE" and "NEW BALANCE" brand logos, uses 3M Reflect, asserting the joint identity with a minimalist visual expression.
This collection,BAPE® × NEW BALANCE 2002R / BAPE® × NEW BALANCE APE HEAD TEE will be held on Saturday, May 2021, 5A BATHING APE®Official stores andWEB STOREReleased at.
Other apparel collections includeBAPEXCLUSIVE™ Aoyama,BAPE STORE® DSMG,BAPE STORE® COMME des GARCONS Osaka,WEB STOREReleased on.
[Advance lottery]
When purchasing at the following stores, you will need to enter a lottery in advance.
If you would like to enter a participating store, please enter the lottery using the link below.
When purchasing at the following stores, you will need to enter a lottery in advance.
If you would like to enter a participating store, please enter the lottery using the link below.
Participating stores: Harajuku store, Shibuya store, Aoyama store, Kyoto store, Osaka store, Nagoya store, Yokohama store, Maebashi store, Hiroshima store
Release date: Saturday, September 5th
Lottery application period: May 5th (Tue) 18:18 to May 5th (Wed) 19:18
Lottery application period: May 5th (Tue) 18:18 to May 5th (Wed) 19:18
*Please note that advance lottery stores will not hold lotteries on the release date.
*Please note that we may not be able to respond to applications sent via mobile carrier email.*For stores that are not included in the advance lottery, please contact each store regarding sales methods and lottery times.