HIDDEN.NY Teases BAPE STA Collaboration
Giving fans a closer look at the upcoming look in a teaser on Instagram.
Summary
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HIDDEN.NY has sparked widespread speculation after teasing a white patent leather sneaker collaboration on its secondary Instagram account, @HIDDENPPF
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While initially mistaken for a Nike Air Force 1, the teaser’s distinct rounded geometry and high-gloss finish have been confirmed as the iconic BAPE STA
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Slated for a 2026 release, the partnership represents a major milestone for the digital-moodboard-turned-brand, marking its first official project with the legendary Japanese streetwear label
The transition from digital moodboard to streetwear powerhouse is nearly complete. Over the weekend, HIDDEN.NY sent the sneaker world into a frenzy by teasing a potential collaboration with the legendary Japanese label BAPE. Posted to the brand’s secondary Instagram account, @HIDDENPPF, the cryptic image features a single, high-detail shot of a lateral heel counter, showcasing HIDDEN’s signature encircled “h” logo embossed onto crisp white patent leather.
The teaser initially sparked a wave of “Nike Air Force 1” rumors, as HIDDEN has previously released custom runs of the iconic silhouette. However, eagle-eyed collectors quickly noted the distinct, rounded geometry of the backtab and the specific sheen of the patent leather—unmistakable hallmarks of the BAPE STA. The choice of material is a deliberate nod to NIGO’s golden era in the early 2000s, when high-gloss BAPE STAs were the ultimate status symbol in streetwear.
For HIDDEN.NY, which began as an anonymous curation page followed by the likes of Drake and Virgil Abloh, an official BAPE partnership represents the “final boss” of brand validation. Following successful 2025 drops with ASICS and Salomon, this collaboration signals that 2026 will be the year the “Past, Present, Future” label officially joins the pantheon of streetwear legends.
