BAPE Gives Its Iconic Shark Hoodie a Leather Makeover

A luxe upgrade.

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BAPE‘s famed shark hoodie has long been an essential streetwear piece, having graced the likes of everyone from Kanye West to Pharrell Williams. Now the Japanese streetwear magnate has given its iconic staple piece a luxe leather makeover.

Crafted in both a monochromatic olive and black colorway, the hoodie features its signature split hood with shark face and “WGM” lettering.

BAPE’s leather shark hoodie jacket will launch this Saturday, October 7 at BAPE retailers around the world and online for ¥128,000 JPY (approximately $1,137 USD).

For all you BAPE Heads out there, check out our compiled list of the rarest BAPE items.

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