The Japanese streetwear brand know as BAPE (A Bathing Ape) is commemorating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with a range of new t-shirts available from August 1st.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™, A BATHING APE® and Lucasfilm are collaborating once again to commemorate the groundbreaking film. The collaboration will be available on Saturday, August 1st. #STARWARSxBAPE pic.twitter.com/RNvdHv6Hsk
— BAPE *A BATHING APE (@ABathingApeUS) July 28, 2020
The collab is fronted by a lineup of T-shirts that incorporate some of the brand’s signature motifs, including the camo print that arrives in both the classic green, black and brown rendition and a monochromatic finish over the Star Wars logo and Darth Vader’s helmet respectively. BAPE’s electric “STA” icon is also fused with the film’s iconic poster, while the franchise’s staple characters are designed with the MILO touch.
On top of the apparel, BAPE and Medicom Toy created colorful BE@RBRICK and VCD figures that pay homage to Boba Fett. Both models utilize the camo print, with the BE@RBRICK opting for scratched details that depict his weathered Durasteel helmet and the VCD offered with a silver dent that harks back to his duel against Cad Bane.
The Star Wars x BAPE collection arrives on August 1st at BAPE retail stores, the BAPE webstore, ZOZOTOWN and the MEDICOM TOY physical and webstore — happy hunting!
