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adidas Originals and BAPE® are back. This time, continuing the trailblazing partnership with a collaborative first – a bold take on the 2000s inspired Orketro silhouette which was designed in Tokyo.
Drawing on an era defined by undeniable attitude and BAPE®’s unmatched influence on pop-culture, the label’s take on the Orketro sneaker features contrasting three stripes on the left shoe and an iconic BAPE STA™ on the right. Bringing a fresh new look to the silhouette, the collaborative look mixes mesh and enamel leather with the signature BAPE STA™ Y2K colorway as well as a 1ST LINE CAMO update to the upper overlay. In addition, co-branded ‘A Bathing Ape®’ and adidas Originals details punctuate the look throughout to cap it off in style.
Inspired by bold Y2K color palettes, the BAPE® Orketro arrives in two colorways – one in yellow, blue, white and green, and the other in tonal purple with white accents. Each pair arrives in a custom co-branded box with a blue mesh bag.
The BAPE® Orketro sneaker will be available on 23rd November 2024 at adidas.co.za, Sandton, Gateway and V&A waterfront flagship stores.
About BAPE®
Situated in the heart of Tokyo, one of the leading fashion hubs of the world, Nowhere Co., LTD. strives to introduce Japanese fashion culture to the world. Since the brand’s establishment in 1993, it has remained as a symbol of street fashion for more than 30 years. Thus far, it has produced iconic design items, original patterns and characters such as the “Ape Head”, “BAPE® Camo”, “BAPE STA™”, “Shark Hoodie” and “Baby Milo®” etc. It has now expanded into men’s, ladies’ and kid’s line and is carried throughout stores in Japan and sold in US, UK, France, China, and various Asian countries.
It has also created successful collaborations with established international brands and reputable artists. These collaborations are recognized as being genre less and flexible, not limited to fashion and apparel categories only.
About adidas Originals
Inspired by the rich sporting heritage of adidas – one of the world’s leading sports brands and a global designer and developer of athletic footwear and apparel – adidas Originals is a lifestyle brand founded in 2001. With the adidas archive at its foundation, adidas Originals continues to evolve the brand’s legacy through its commitment to product innovation and its ability to filter the creativity and courage found on the courts and sporting arenas through the lens of contemporary youth culture. Marked by the iconic Trefoil logo that was first used in 1972 and championed by those that continue to shape and define creative culture, adidas Originals continues to lead the way as the pioneering sportswear brand for the street.
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