Japanese streetwear brand BAPE, otherwise known as A Bathing Ape, collaborated with Disney for a line of edgy Mickey Mouse clothing.
The shirts show the iconic cartoon adorned in camouflage shorts and shoes or with his ears covered in the pattern. Only four editions of the shirts from the collaboration will be offered, with two different graphic designs and color variation combinations making up the collection.
The Mickey Mouse clothing comes in either black or gray and can only be purchased for a limited time at select stores. This includes locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei. Considering that BAPE and Disney have not released a collaborated for four years, the pieces are likely to go fast among the streetwear brand's consumers.
Streetwear Disney Collaborations
BAPE and Disney Joined for a Line of Mickey Mouse Clothing
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