The History of BAPE®︎ with adidas Originals SUPERSTAR

BAPE®For us, collaborations are one of the most important projects that will further accelerate the brand's expression. 

 

In particular, we have built a continuous partnership with adidas, a leading German sports brand, from 2003 to the present day of the Reiwa era. 

 

First bookWhen "Super Ape Star" was released, the slogan "The Respect is Mutual" was adopted, loudly proclaiming the mutual respect between the two leaders of the sports and street scenes, and bringing about a major change in the way fashion was perceived thereafter. 

 

SuchBAPE®The model that symbolizes the collaboration between and adidas is none other thanimmortalThe masterpiece "SUPER STAR" In our 18 years of history, we have released a total of seven "SUPER STAR" has been announced. 

 

Below is the adidas 50th anniversary OOriginalsPaying tribute to the historic pair of shoes,BAPE®and Adidas OOriginalsThe successive "SUPER STAR" We will look back on many of these works. 

BAPE® x Adidas OOriginals Super Stink camouflage (2003)

BAPE®The origin of the partnership between adidas and this "Super Ape Star" is none other than this.BAPE®Adidas will release a total of four S models, including the unreleased Friends & Family model.UPERSTARCollaborations between streetwear brands and sports brands are commonplace now, but in 2003 they were unprecedented and are remembered as an epoch-making event that wrote a new page in fashion history. 

BAPE® x Adidas OOriginals SUPERSTAR 80s "B-Sides” (2011)

Inspired by the B-side of collectible 12-inch records, the adidas "B-Side Edition" is themed around remixes of past masterpieces. This is the first joint work to feature in the collection in eight years, and features an elegant off-white and navy colorway. Next to the three stripes is the adidas Originals"TREELE EN CHEBRONS ET BAPE" is a homage to the BAPE®" message is engraved on the heel.APE HEADThe motif is also a detail not to be missed. 

BAPE® x UNDEFEATED x adidas Consortium Superstar 80v(2013)

This shoe was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of adidas Consortium. Following 5000 and Campus 80s, this is the third triple-nThe shoe features camouflage on the tongue and three stripes on the inside of the shoe, and "APE HEADThe identity of the collaboration is expressed through an asymmetrical design that incorporates UNDEFEATED's "5 STRIKE" and UNDEFEATED's "XNUMX STRIKE." 

BAPE® x UNDEFEATED x adidas Consortium Superstar 80v(2015)

Following the above models released in the first half of 2015, the SUPERSTARThis model, available in two colors, black and vibrant blue, is a repeat of the previous model that decorated the collar.BAPE® CAMOThe key graphic is boldly wrapped around the entire upper. The three stripes and heel counter create contrast with suede, and the words "UNDFTD - BAPE" and masterpieces from the 80s with foil stamps from both brandsBAPE®︎It has been given a street-style makeover. 

adidas Originals by BAPE® and NEIGHBORHOOD® Superstar Boost CG2917 (2017)

2Announced in 017,The collaboration with NEIGHBORHOOD®, headed by Shinsuke Takizawa, was a collaboration between two Tokyo-based labels, and was particularly highlighted during the street boom that was gaining momentum in the latter half of 2010.BAPE®The shoe features the Adidas logo. In this era where functionality has become a trending word in the sneaker scene, the shoe is a sock-in type with a knit material that fits well, and the midsole isUnique midsole materialBOOST™It is equipped with a form.

BAPE® X adidas Originals SUPERSTAR 80 (2021)
¥19,800- (tax included)
2021/05/01 on Sale

The new model, which follows the lineage of the above models, is different from previous models.BAPE®The second 2003 model, reminiscent of the original Super Apestar released in 2021, features a studded upper and tongue.BAPE®ABC, the signature of CAMOThe details are also unique.BAPE STA®The STA, the symbol of Adidas, and Adidas' iconic three stripes are arranged asymmetrically, and both brands' logos are also featured on the heel counter, making this a shoe worthy of celebrating the history of the partnership between the two companies.

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