BAPE X United Arrows – Mr. BATHING APE Collection

The much anticipated Mr. BATHING APE Collection from Japan’s A Bathing Ape (aka BAPE) and retail giant UNITED ARROWS is finally available to the general consuming public. Long been a representation of urban trends of Tokyo, BAPE branched out from its usual fare of outrageous prints and colorways. Instead, this exclusive collection exemplified a more upscale touch with tailored 3-piece suiting, fine cloth dress shirts, ties, footwear, and accessories. However, BAPE’s creative director Nigo retained much of the label’s originality and fun-loving nature with minute appointments in each design, such as the mustaches on Penny Loafers by Regal Shoes. The BAPE x United Arrows – Mr. BATHING APE Collection is now on sale at 5 UA retail locations, including its Harajuku flagship.