# Heritage Streetwear Accessories The All-New BAPE Getas and Fans Update Traditional Asian Items By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-getas References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/bape-a-bathing-ape-japanese-sandals-folding-fan) & [bape](https://bape.com/index/) Streetwear giant [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-2) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Patterned Collaborative Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-2.md) - [Sophisticated Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-era.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Dynamic Puffer Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-subu.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Refined Minimalist Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-sta.md)