# Mid Autumn-Themed Tees BAPE Celebrates the Full Moon with a Capsule of Graphic T-Shirts By Amy Duong | Published 2019-09-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-tshirt References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/bape-a-bathing-ape-mid-autumn-festival-special-edition-t-shirt-collection) & [bapeonline](https://www.bapeonline.com/) Streetwear giant [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-2) celebrates this year's Mid-Autumn Festival with a collection of themed [graphic t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-winter-2025-tees). The series of tees boast a monochromatic palette as the base foundation with hues of white, gray, and black. BAPE honors the full moon that falls on the Autumn Equinox. The graphics showcase the brand at the spotlight and the tonal tees also feature different iterations of the Ape Head emblem. Additionally, there are font graphics that read "A Bathing Ape,' and 'A BUSY WORKS' circle motif. Notably, all of these branding accents are reworked to showcase the moon's surface with reflective detailing as a captivating element on the monochromatic base. The capsule is set to launch on September 7th online with a limit of one piece per customer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Themed Graphic T-shirts:** The popularity of themed graphic t-shirts presents opportunities for brands to collaborate with artists and create unique designs for limited edition collections. - **Monochromatic Palette:** The use of a monochromatic palette in fashion design offers opportunities for innovative texture, materials, and finishes to create visually striking and cohesive collections. - **Reflective Detailing:** The incorporation of reflective detailing in clothing designs opens up possibilities for safety-oriented apparel that combines style and visibility in low-light environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can leverage the demand for themed graphic t-shirts by partnering with artists and designers to create exclusive collaborations that drive excitement and sales. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore the use of monochromatic palettes in their product offerings to create visually cohesive collections that appeal to modern consumers seeking minimalist aesthetics. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can incorporate reflective detailing in their designs to provide athletes with stylish apparel that enhances visibility during nighttime workouts or competitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-gallery.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-era.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Sophisticated Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule.md) - [Blue Camo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1.md) - [Luxury Pop-Up Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wynn-palace-macau-popup.md) - [Premium Streetwear-Informed Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-and-ness.md)