Following the success of their first collaboration in 2019, MCM and Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (Bape) have joined forces for the launch of a Lunar New Year collection to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
The Lunar New Year Edition capsule collection features pattern play, playful graphics and combines Bape's shark motif with MCM's signature Visetos. The famous Bape STA logo is entwined with a golden dragon, symbolising unapologetic confidence and irreverent style for the new year, MCM said.
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| MCM x Bape Lunar New Year capsule collection |
The Shark Hoodie, designed in Black and Cognac Visetos, highlights the collaboration logo and the Bape shark motif. Also included are MCM icons such as the backpack, belt bag, crossbody, Boston, Weekender, North-South Tote and handheld pouch, reimagined with a transparent rendition of Bape's camo pattern debossed in gold over the Visetos in Cognac and Black.
Each piece features gunmetal hardware and oversized graphics, bold curvilinear patterns and animalistic patches, finished with the collaboration logo.
"We are pleased to recombine MCM’s rich heritage of artisanship and mobility with the dynamic creativity of Bape for this next drop,” said Sabine Brunner, Global Commercial and Brand Officer & President MCM Global AG. “Both brands complement one another as they achieved prominence through their natural proximity with the global streetwear movement – MCM finding a renaissance in the New York hip hop community of the 80s and Bape coming of age during the explosion of Tokyo’s Harajuku scene in the 90s. It is a true celebration of luxury streetwear that captures the essence of the Zeitgeist."
Thomas Hui, Chief Operating Officer of Bape, added: “We are excited to join forces again with MCM for a collaboration that merges the best of both worlds. The launch of this capsule collection is an inspiring synergy of style, individuality and an unbridled spirit of innovation. This sensational collection will elevate the whole luxury streetwear vibe to the next level.”
