# Streetwear Disney Collaborations BAPE and Disney Joined for a Line of Mickey Mouse Clothing By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-clothing References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/06/17/bape-mickey-mouse-disney-collab/) & [bape](https://bape.com/index/) Japanese streetwear brand [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki), otherwise known as A Bathing Ape, collaborated with [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-camo-shark). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Streetwear-disney Collaborations:** Opportunity for fashion and entertainment industry to collaborate on edgy clothing designs featuring popular cartoon characters. - **Limited Edition Merchandise:** Opportunity for businesses to create a sense of urgency and exclusivity by offering limited edition products. - **Camouflage Fashion:** Opportunity to bring back camo fashion trend by incorporating it in pop culture merchandise. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to collaborate with popular entertainment brands to create new lines of clothing. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to expand their merchandise business by collaborating with fashion brands. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail industry to capitalize on limited edition collaborations and exclusive merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Cozy Cartoon-Themed Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasing-3.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Wintry Disney Ski Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-friends-ski.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Performance Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-lululemon.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100th-anniversary-capsule.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Expansive Athleisure Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-disney-store.md)