The 2nd issue of the official newsletter for all “Bape Mania” members has been released in Japan. Inside this issue, “Bape Kids” – a new line for kids from the Bathing Ape empire has been announced and a new “Bape Kids” store will be open shortly in Tokyo. Also a special t-shirt exclusively available to all Bape Mania members is shown in this issue of “Bape Paper”.
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Collaborating with almost all of the biggest names from the Tokyo scene for this season, the ultra expensive brand from Japan, Mastermind, is one of the busiest label this year. Here are some better shots of the collaboration between Mastermind Japan and Fragment Design that had previously reported on HYPEBEAST. A total of 3 colorways has been released, and a damaged version of these stunning reversible flannel shirts were also released on the same day.
Image/Info: Inazumi’s Blog
To celebrate the re-opening of the Visvim F.I.L. store that took place yesterday (August 5th) in Tokyo, Mastermind Japan and Visvim came together once again to released another collaboration. This time they are releasing a “7 Hole” model from Visvim, a tribute to the world famous heavy duty boot maker “Red Wings”. Like past collaborations between the 2 huge Tokyo based labels, these boots were sold out within minutes.
Image: Concept Shop
Thanks to Jeff Staple’s Blog, we see this collaboration of the Fab 5. Eddie from Undftd, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Stash, Jeff Staple, and the one who got them all together — Edison from Clot, produced this sick black with metallic gold lettering t-shirt. Stay tuned for details on how to own this dream team ensemble tee.
Image/Info: Jeff Staple’s Blog
Limited to 200 pairs worldwide are these Stan Smith “Fabrics of the World.†A step in the other direction for most Stan Smith models that tend to be clean and crisp designs, this model features a skull, giving the sneaker a cutting edge. For New Yorkers, cop these at Dave’s Quality Meat.
Image/Info: DQM