# Camouflaged Japanese Womenswear This Women's BAPE Series Features Bold Branding and Masculine Cuts By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-bape References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/01/16/bape-womens-ss17-lookbook/) & [bape](https://bape.com/?dfbs) For the new women's BAPE collection, the Japanese streetwear brand infuses traditionally masculine and feminine cuts together, making for athletic looks that are both bold and versatile. Like with its menswear, A Bathing Ape makes heavy use of its [unique camouflage print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo), which has its primate mascot embedded throughout. In addition to this, the brand incorporates its [Baby Milo mascot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids) and a number of other vibrant cartoon characters on some of the pieces. While [bold color palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cr-life-collection) certainly have their place in the new women's BAPE collection, there are plenty of options available for those who appreciate more subtle looks as well. One of the outfits offered is even glow-in-the-dark, making it perfect for casual club outings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Gender-bending Fashion:** Opportunity to explore the fusion of traditionally masculine and feminine cuts for women's clothing lines. - **Camouflage Prints:** Opportunity to create unique and recognizable prints for fashion designs. - **Cartoon Character Designs:** Opportunity to incorporate fun and playful elements into clothing designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Innovative aesthetic and design possibilities within womenswear clothing lines. - **Streetwear Fashion:** Opportunity to create a unique, urban, and edgy aesthetic in fashion design. - **Clubwear Fashion:** Innovative glow-in-the-dark clothing options for club-goers and night-time events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Blue Camo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1.md) - [Sophisticated Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Urban Alpine Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-by-kazuki-kuraishi.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md)