Streetwear giant BAPE turned to its Japanese heritage with the introduction of the BAPE Getas and BAPE fans. Aiming to show support for its native roots, BAPE is modernizing traditional getas, a form of footwear that are a blend of clogs and flip-flops.The BAPE Getas are crafted in the label's signature green ABC CAMO colorway for men, with the getas for women crafted in a pink ABC CAMO.
The BAPE Fans also tap into traditional Japanese heritage, as they are designed embody the classic folded fans. These are created in ABC Camo as well, in the colors blue, green and pink. The brand's APE head accents the two offerings throughout. The BAPE Getas are priced at approximately $264 and the fans for $84.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modernized Heritage Footwear
- Brands can capitalize on the trend of modernizing traditional footwear to create innovative designs that blend heritage and contemporary style.
- Revived Traditional Accessories
- There is an opportunity for brands to revive traditional accessories by incorporating modern elements and appealing to a new generation of consumers.
- Heritage-inspired Streetwear
- The demand for heritage-inspired streetwear presents an opportunity for brands to create culturally relevant designs that honor tradition while staying trendy.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Accessories
- The fashion accessories industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of merging heritage designs with contemporary fashion trends.
- Footwear
- The footwear industry can tap into the trend of modernizing heritage footwear to create unique and culturally significant designs.
- Apparel
- The apparel industry can incorporate traditional elements into their streetwear designs, blending heritage and modern aesthetics to attract fashion-forward consumers.
