The men's collection for the Spring/Summer 2022 features a classic college, outdoor, sports, military, hip-hop base looks, as well as a silhouette that evokes the cultural roots and urban street essence distinctive to A BATHING APE®.
The classic British check pattern is modernized in the style unique to A BATHING APE®. Its base color is red and blue, a classic color scheme based on a four-color composition, while the brand's logo is placed inside the plaid to give it a street-like look. BAPE® LOGO CHECK on each item is crafted by using different techniques such as printing and jacquard, creating a lineup that is both nostalgic and new.
Clothing, gear, and goods that are incorporated in the rearranged purple and new green COLOR CAMO have an impact that completely changes the basic look. In addition, the new MARBLE CAMO pattern, which has been marbleized from the ABC camo, will be available in many items with an ambitious approach that injects a psychedelic and pop sensibility. All in all, A Bathing Ape®'s iconic ABC camo design gives the collection a persuasive power.
For the Spring/Summer 2022, one of the seasonal themes is "games". Introducing STROKE CAMO, a new pattern that expresses a digital visual world reminiscent of the ‘90s when computer games flourished. The base colors are black and red, giving the graphic a sense of dynamism. The collection also features game package designs and animated designs, reminiscent of the time when the brand was first established.
Hip-hop is a culture’s roots and a key factor in modern fashion. For the Spring/Summer season of 2022, A BATHING APE® is proposing two patterns, the TEXT CODE CAMO, and TIE DYE. TEXT CODE CAMO features a futuristic graphic that mixes computer programming and BAPE® CAMO, whereas TIE DYE is a modern approach to scanning and printing fabric. On the other hand, it also incorporates design techniques reminiscent of the club culture of the ‘90s, expressing a colorful vibrant look.
BAPE®CAMO, the brand's longtime icon, has its origins in the military. The SAND CAMO is a modernized version of the Desert Camo released in 1997, giving a brand-new look to this most important category. These come in two colorways, navy and beige, and the sharp-looking ape head is a graphic that is fresh but feels nostalgic at the same time for those who know the ‘90s. In addition, a collection piece featuring the newly created BUSY SHARK character graphic, based on the standard SHARK, will also be available in this category.