Yuga Labs, the genius behind digital sensations like Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunks, Meebits, and 10KTF, is teaming up with streetwear icon A BATHING APE (BAPE). BAPE, the OG of street fashion since ’93 in Harajuku, Japan, is known for its iconic styles like “APE HEAD,” “BAPE CAMO,” and “BABY MILO.” And guess what? It’s their first-ever collaboration! They’re cooking up a unique collection of clothes and cool stuff inspired by BAPE’s rich design history.
This fashion fusion will premiere globally on November 4 at ApeFest in Hong Kong, the annual Bored Ape Yacht Club shindig. What’s the deal? Well, it’s all about being exclusive and keeping it in the fam, just like the old days when BAPE sold tees only to its inner circle.
At first, this swanky collection will be up for grabs by Bored Ape Yacht Club members. They can snag these fashion goodies either at ApeFest or online with a nifty token-based access system. After that, BAPETAVERSE members will get their shot. And come December, the rest of the world can dive in on BAPE STORE and BAPE.COM.
Thomas Hui, the Chief Operating Officer of BAPE, is all about this mashup of fashion and Web3 tech. Michael Ghory, the Vice President of Apparel and Lifestyle at Yuga Labs, is pumped about this partnership, built on respect and community commitment.
On November 5, things open up to the masses during the Yacht Club Open House. It’s a grand first for the Bored Ape Yacht Club, letting creators, collectors, and crypto-curious folks get their hands on this exclusive collection. But act fast because these goodies are flying off the shelves.
Greg Solano, the Co-Founder of Yuga Labs, is hardly surprised by the love for this collab. The Bored Ape Yacht Club and BAPE are a match made in style heaven.
This partnership between Yuga Labs and BAPE is a thrilling moment where fashion meets Web3. It’s like streetwear and crypto collided to create a whole new vibe. So, gear up for a chic Web3 revolution that’s bound to turn heads!