{"id":395946,"date":"2025-01-08T15:34:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T07:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=395946"},"modified":"2025-01-09T12:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T04:35:23","slug":"nigo-a-bathing-ape-bape-newjeans-collab-hanni-hyein-minji-danielle-haerin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/01\/08\/nigo-a-bathing-ape-bape-newjeans-collab-hanni-hyein-minji-danielle-haerin\/","title":{"rendered":"Is A BATHING APE (BAPE) x NewJeans Collab In the Works?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Collaborations are practically old hat for K-pop phenoms NewJeans. From iconic partnerships with Takashi Murakami<\/a>\u2019s vibrant artistry to the sleek minimalism of Calvin Klein<\/a> and the streetwear sensibilities of Hiroshi Fujiwara<\/a>, the quintet has consistently proven their global reach and influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, eagle-eyed fans have recently noted a recurring theme in the members’ off-duty style: frequent appearances in pieces from the legendary Japanese streetwear label, A BATHING APE (BAPE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This subtle yet consistent trend has sparked speculation, leaving many to wonder if another high-profile partnership is on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The girls are no strangers to the iconic ape, having worn BAPE at events like the Tokyo Girls Collection SS23 and their Tokyo Dome 2024 Fan Meet. However, their recent arrival at the Incheon airport for the Asia Artist Award (AAA) 2024 truly ignited the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sporting customized BAPE Shark Camo Hoodies emblazoned with playful bunny graphics and their individual initials on the hood, paired with matching camo pants featuring their full names\u2014all personalized by the talented @neookada<\/a>\u2014the group\u2019s coordinated style statement has ignited a flurry of speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Could these repeated BAPE appearances be merely a coincidence, or are they a carefully orchestrated prelude to an official BAPE x NewJeans collaboration? The question hangs heavy in the air, fueling excitement among both streetwear aficionados and K-pop enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should more concrete news emerge from this tantalizing pairing, rest assured, we\u2019ll be the first to bring you all the exciting details. So, keep your eyes peeled and stay tuned for further updates on this potentially groundbreaking collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other news, check out the Funko Pop! Rocks x NewJeans Vinyl Figures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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