# Celebrity Camo-Themed Streetwear The Weeknd and BAPE Work Together on a Collaborative Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2018-08-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weeknd-and-bape References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/the-weeknd-bape-summer-2018-capsule/) & [shop.theweeknd](https://shop.theweeknd.com/) [The Weeknd](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weeknd-and-nespresso) and [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1) introduce its collaborative collection after teasing the selection earlier this year at Coachella. The singer officially unveils the upcoming range of pieces planned to drop next month after a year of development. The collection is comprised of eight pieces in total, seeing staple streetwear pieces including sweatpants, sweat shorts, hoodies, tees, and a work jacket. Additionally, the collection includes a rug to decorate the home in the same theme. Every piece in the collection is adorned in a custom designed [XO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-series-collection) BAPE camouflage pattern in yellow and orange hues. The lookbook is showcased by XO artists including Nav, 88 Camino, and The Weeknd himself. The capsule will be exclusively available for purchase online at The Weeknd's website and BAPE beginning August 4. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 19% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity Collaborative Streetwear:** Creating streetwear and fashion collections with celebrities could increase brand visibility and drive sales. - **Custom Designed Camouflage Patterns:** Custom-designed camouflage patterns provide a unique and distinctive look for streetwear and fashion brands. - **Online Exclusive Collections:** Offering online exclusive collections could increase brand exclusivity and appeal to younger consumers who prefer shopping online. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands could consider partnering with celebrities to create collaborative collections for increased brand exposure. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands could focus on creating custom-designed camouflage patterns for a unique and distinctive look. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies could focus on providing exclusive online collections to attract and retain younger consumers who prefer shopping online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Camo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md) - [Camo Sport Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cr-life-collection.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md) - [Cultural Sports Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-series-collection.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Museum-Collaborative Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-van-gogh-musum.md)