BAPE and Adidas are teaming up for a special edition jersey inspired by Japan's iconic 1996 kit. Huge thanks to Sneaker Market RO for the images.
Bape 2026 1996 Japan lifestyle Kit
Check out Adidas' Bape 2026 1996 Japan lifestyle shirt below.
The Adidas Bape 2026 1996 Japan lifestyle shirt maintains the distinctive features of the original, but every element is slightly different than from the original the Adidas A Bathing Ape 2026 1996 Japan lifestyle football shirt - one reason for this is possibly that the JFA used to design and own the rights of their shirts, another that they do not wanted their exact shirt with Bape's logo.
The Adidas Bape 2026 1996 Japan lifestyle jersey comes with the memorable flame graphics running down the sleeves. The BAPE replaces Japan's national crest, with a circular BAPE Football logo on the chest and the number 93 on the front, referencing BAPE's founding year.
The Adidas branding remains in the classic position on the right chest, staying true to the 90s template. The Adidas Bape 2026 1996 Japan lifestyle jersey appears to use the same material and cut as the original, complete with the geometric pattern across the fabric.
No official release date or pricing has been confirmed yet, but expect this to drop in the coming weeks as part of BAPE's ongoing football collaborations.
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