# Rapper-Collaborative Bold Streetwear Lil Yachty Works with BAPE on a Capsule of Joint Designs By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-yachty References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/bape-a-bathing-ape-lil-yachty-ss19-collection-lookbook) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bape_us/?utm_source=ig_embed) Hip hop artist Lil Yachty joins forces with Japanese streetwear imprint BAPE to create a collection full of goods for the warmer seasons. The overarching design highlights the signature cartoon aesthetics of BAPE, reworking an animated version of the artist. This animation style was originally created by designer MANKEY and the cartoon Lil Yachty stars in the capsule alongside BAPE's iconic Baby Milo. The collaborative range features a selection of graphic tees and hoodies in two different types of designs. The hoodies showcase both the musician and Baby Milo standing next to each other and the back has a portrait of Yachty's face. The graphic tees feature the same design with an alternative graphic print that features Lil Boat and Milo in a river. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cartoon-inspired Streetwear:** Fashion and entertainment brands can leverage popular cartoon styles for collaborations, creating unique and eye-catching merchandise. - **Musician-brand Collaborations:** Musicians and fashion brands can team up to create joint collections, leveraging each other's fan bases for wider audience reach. - **Summer Streetwear Capsules:** Fashion companies can create limited-time capsule collections focused on seasonal styles to create buzz and urgency among consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Streetwear:** Streetwear companies can collaborate with musicians or entertainment brands to create a unique line of clothing and accessories. - **Music:** Music companies can partner with fashion brands to create limited edition merchandise for fans of specific artist or genre. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can collaborate with streetwear brands to create merchandise featuring popular animated characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yachtys-pizzeria-1.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Museum-Collaborative Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-van-gogh-musum.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-by-gunna-collection.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md)