©SAINT Mxxxxxx Reimagines BAPE Icons Through a Distressed Vintage Lens
The collaborative capsule filters Harajuku heritage through cracked prints and lived-in fabrics.
Summary
- The collaboration officially launches on February 7 at authorized dealers and online
- Key pieces include a Nordic-patterned zip jacket and vintage-processed short-sleeve sweats
- The design language fuses BAPE’s General Head iconography with ©SAINT Mxxxxxx’s distressed aesthetic
BAPE is continuing its partnership with ©SAINT Mxxxxxx this season, delivering a new capsule that filters Harajuku heritage through a distinct vintage lens. The collection reimagines BAPE’s most recognizable iconography – including the General Head and the “STA” mark – using the distressed, lived-in fabric treatments that have defined Yuta Hosokawa and Cali Thornhill DeWitt’s label.
The standout piece in the lineup is the Nordic-patterned sweat jacket, which modifies the traditional winter motif by replacing standard geometric shapes with a trail of shooting “STA” stars. Designed with a wide, relaxed fit, it evokes a nostalgic mood while maintaining a streetwear edge. Accompanying this is a vintage-style short-sleeve sweatshirt, available in a washed-out pink colorway. This piece features a cracked silk-screen print of the General Head, applied over a body that has been treated to mimic a well-worn thrift find.
Rounding out the apparel is a series of graphic tees and accessories. The collection includes a mesh cap emblazoned with “SAINT” and “STA” graphics, as well as a collectible pail can stool wrapped in a custom BAPE camo pattern.
With prices ranging from ¥19,800 – ¥94,600 JPY (approx. $130 – $600 USD), the full collaborative capsule is set to drop on February 7 via BAPE and SAINT Mxxxxxx’s official online stores.
