Every once in a while, a collab drops that just makes sense—the kind that feels less like a marketing play and more like destiny. That’s exactly what we’re getting with the new BAPE by KidSuper collection, a creative collision between Japanese streetwear giant BAPE and Colm Dillane, the artist-slash-designer better known as KidSuper.
But this isn’t just another capsule collection. It’s the first in BAPE®’s new top-tier collab category, the BAPE® COLLECTIVE — a space where collaborators dive deep into the archives and flip the brand’s legacy through their own lens. And who better to kick things off than Dillane, a guy who literally used to sell tees to kids in line for BAPE® drops, printing them on an ironing board, no less. Fast forward to 2025, and now he’s the name on the drop.
A Full-Circle Moment
This launch is more than a fashion headline—it’s a narrative arc. Colm Dillane went from basement-printed bootleg BAPE® to co-designing with the brand on the global stage. That kind of evolution hits different, especially when it’s tied to personal history, creative grit, and a whole lot of vision.
The campaign, fittingly titled “From the line to the Line,” plays on this exact journey. It features powerful duo portraits—like Kai Cenat with his longtime friend Ray, Colm with a young version of himself (played by Kayo Martin), and even a cameo from Adam Sevani (yup, from Step Up). The message? Self-expression isn’t a moment. It’s a movement.
A WORLD GONE SUPER
The whole concept of this collaboration lives inside a world they’re calling “A WORLD GONE SUPER,” and yeah, it lives up to the name. Think BAPE® signatures reimagined with KidSuper’s signature chaos-meets-charm energy. Iconic camo gets a surrealist twist with face graphics. The classic SHARK HOODIE? Smiling upside down now. Even the BAPE STA™ packaging comes decked out in original KidSuper comic strips.
This drop officially debuted at Paris Fashion Week during KidSuper’s Fall/Winter 2025 show, titled From a Place I Have Never Been — a title that now feels like both a metaphor and a mission statement. The collab brings together the creative threads of Harajuku, Brooklyn, and Paris into one multi-continent flex.
What’s in the Drop?
The BAPE® by KidSuper lineup has a little something for everyone: outerwear, tops, bottoms, headwear, BAPE STA™ sneakers and clogs (you read that right), plus a range of accessories. Expect price tags to land between $150 and $600 USD.
You can shop the collection starting April 12th online at BAPE.com and kidsuper.com, or IRL at select BAPE STORE® locations and the KidSuper store in Brooklyn.
This one’s not just a collab—it’s a cultural bookmark. And if you’ve ever hustled tees outside a drop, or even just dreamed big from the sidelines, this one might feel personal.
Welcome to a WORLD GONE SUPER.
