Sep 28, 2023 Frank Stewskid
BAYC and BAPE® Collaborate: NFT Meets Streetwear Revolution
The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) announces its collaboration with streetwear titan, A BATHING APE® (BAPE®). This union seamlessly integrates NFTs with streetwear, reflecting community, irreverence, and luxury.
The BAYC X @BAPEOFFICIAL collab will make its debut with a limited quantity physical collection at ApeFest Hong Kong. Apes not attending can also purchase pieces from the collection online.
— Bored Ape Yacht Club (@BoredApeYC) September 26, 2023
Apes will have first dibs, but the collection will drop globally in BAPE stores soon. pic.twitter.com/lsWcUgB1AT
BAPE's Ura-Harajuku heritage fuses with BAYC's signature touch in this collection. Prioritizing its community, early access is granted to BAYC and BAPE enthusiasts. Launching at Hong Kong's ApeFest on November 4, fans can secure items on-site or via token-based online access. Post-event, BAPETAVERSE members receive online exclusivity before the global December release on BAPE.COM.
Thomas Hui, BAPE's COO, and Michael Ghory, VP of Apparel at Yuga Labs, emphasize the blend of fashion with Web3 technology, founded on mutual respect and community dedication.
November 5 introduces the Yacht Club Open House, BAYC's inaugural interactive event for creators and crypto aficionados. Greg Solano, Yuga Labs Co-Founder, celebrates the collaboration as a natural evolution in the Web3 and streetwear domain.
Additionally, the BAYC community is buzzing with excitement as Eric Reid steps in as General Manager of Otherside, a platform under the BAYC umbrella. Reid, with a rich background in entertainment and tech, commits to amplifying voices on the blockchain. He underscores community feedback's pivotal role in shaping Otherside. As Europe gears up for an Otherside test event and with ApeFest looming, Reid encourages the community to embark on this collaborative digital journey, proclaiming, "It's GO TIME."
