BAPE Teams up With the Van Gogh Museum on Limited Edition Capsule

Summary

• BAPE has teamed up with the Van Gogh Museum for a unique collection that integrates Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic masterpieces
• Paintings like “Sunflowers,” “Yellow House” and more reimagine BAPE’s iconic signatures
• The collection releases at the end of the month

BAPE and the Van Gogh Museum celebrate the life story and artworks of the legendary painter Vincent Van Gogh. The collaboration brings the fine art to the forefront of streetwear with a vibrant tribute to the iconic Dutch artist and the Japanese brand.

Fusing BAPE’s distinctive aesthetic with Van Gogh’s legendary artistry, the collection features iconic works such as Self-Portrait in a Gray Felt Hat” (1887), “Blooming Plum Orchard (copy of Hiroshige’s work)” (1887), “Yellow House” (1888), “Sunflowers” (1889), “Blooming Almonds” (1890) and “Wheat Field with Crows” (1890) seamlessly integrated in BAPE’s signature design like the APE HEAD and more. The iconic icon “APE HEAD” is used as a canvas to create T-shirts that depict the aforementioned six works in chronological order. The famous Shark Hoodie is reimagined with Van Gogh’s artistic elements, alongside a new “OIL PAINTING CAMO” pattern that visually translates his brushstrokes into BAPE’s iconic camouflage. The collection also incorporates heartfelt excerpts from Van Gogh’s letters to his brother Theo, adding a personal and profound touch.

The collection features t-shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts alongside the Shark Full Zip Hoodies. The collection releases on May 31 online.