Razer has announced that it has once again partnered with Japanese streetwear brand BAPE to launch a new line of custom apparel and peripherals called A Gaming Ape Spring Summer 2022. The two companies had previously come together in December 2020 for a capsule collection that sold out within seconds. This year’s collection has doubled its size with more designs and color options, including Razer’s Quartz for the first time.
“From the success of our initial partnership, we knew we had a high benchmark to meet, so we prioritized going further for our community with the new collection,” says Addie Tan, Razer Deputy Director of Business Development. “This time we’re really giving our fans more – more design, more color and more innovation. This summer, we’re confident the limited edition A Gaming Ape collection will draw a lot of attention, truly uniting the worlds of gaming and fashion.”
Gaming Ape Skin
This season’s highlights include the BAPE STA™ sneakers that will burn the asphalt in style, embellished with BAPE®’s distinctive shark design on the soles, and the BAPE STA™ star logo covering the sides of the shoes. The sneakers also glow in the dark, emitting a Razer green hue that illuminates BAPE®’s common camouflage print design and Razer’s three-headed snake logo.
New capsule collection; It includes Razer’s Gaming Ape wearing traditional Kraken headphones in regular black and white t-shirts, and Gaming Ape t-shirts wearing slim-fit Quartz and Kraken Kitty headphones in white options. The collection also includes a camouflage Team t-shirt that highlights the common camo print with the number 93 on the back, a nod to the year BAPE® was founded.
A key item in the fashion line is the new Shark-themed, full-zip hoodie that turns fans into the iconic shark head while also featuring BAPE®’s WGM (World Gone Mad) motif. The Quartz version features plush cat ears as a tribute to Kraken Kitties. Both hoodies also feature a complex “A Gaming Ape” embroidery patch.
Style enthusiasts can combine their tops with the shorts in the collection. The black basketball shorts feature a shark graphic print, while the Quartz shorts feature the A Gaming Ape embroidery patch and both feature a common camouflage print design. The collection also includes a snap-on cap with A Gaming Ape embroidery on the front and a common camouflage print under the brim.
A Gaming Ape Peripherals
The collection wouldn’t be complete without branded gear that gamers love. The first is the Razer x BAPE® protective laptop sleeve for 15” laptops. The case is waterproof and has a built-in mouse pad with common camouflage. Gamers in North America and China can also enjoy Razer Skins with the common camouflage edition available for select Blade 15 models and the Apple MacBook Pro 13. The cover is made of 3M™ cast vinyl and is powered by 3M™ Controltac™ and 3M™ Compliance™.
Second to the collection, a custom co-branded Razer BlackWidow V3 keyboard will also be available. Inheriting the legacy of the world’s first and most iconic mechanical gaming keyboard, equipped with gaming-optimized switches; Razer™ Green mechanical switches come with a clear switch housing and UV-coated ABS keycaps. Fans who own the Razer x *A Bathing Ape® DeathAdder V2 mouse, Goliathus Speed mat, and Opus headphones from the previous A Gaming Ape drop will be able to complete their battlestation with this BlackWidow V3 keyboard.
Finally, the Razer Iskur X gets a BAPE® makeover. Available in Black and Quartz colors and featuring a common camouflage print design, the gaming chair is made for essential comfort and support. From its ergonomic design, unique contours and angled seat edges to the high-density foam cushions, it was created with the health of the players in mind.
“Gaming has become a global cultural phenomenon and many global artists and celebrities are embracing it,” said Akihiro Fukui, Managing Director of A Bathing Ape® Brand Business. “We expect this trend to continue and have a major impact on the advancement of the fashion industry. Our collaboration with Razer, the leading lifestyle brand for gamers, creates a strong synergy that combines and leverages the strengths of both companies. We believe we have created a lasting legacy with A Gaming Ape.”
Featuring an urban jungle vibe in a range of stylish gear and apparel, the Gaming Ape collection will be a limited edition 1337 units per style, available at Razer.com, RazerStore London, BAPE® online and in stores worldwide.
PRICE & SALE
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Gaming Ape T-Shirt: $125 / €125
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Camo Team T-Shirt 93: $245 / €245
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Shark Full Zipper Hoodie: $529 / €619
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Basketball Sweat Shorts: $349 / €349
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Easy Sweat Shorts: $245 / €245
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Snapback Hat: $179 / €179
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Sneakers M2 BAPE STA™: $359 / €359
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Wrist guard V2 – 15.6″: $79.99 / €79
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Razer Skins (US, Canada, and China only): 79.99
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® BlackWidow V3: $199.99 / €219
Razer x *A Bathing Ape® Iskur X: $699 / €759
Razer.com – July 22, 2022, 05:00 CET
Compiled from press release.
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