88Rising has gone from a web-based curiosity to an earnest cultural entity. A part of that switch comes right down to their Head within the Clouds, their flagship stay occasion showcasing their ever-growing expertise roster in a competition bundle. Because the label celebrates 10 years of operations, they’re trying to BAPE to ring within the event, teasing an upcoming assortment on-site in Los Angeles.
Centered round two colorways of the Sta (blue and purple) and one of many considerably newly launched Shark Sta, the gathering is lit by pulling the Ape emblem into amoeba-like shapes, nearer resembling the titular “Clouds” in a seamless model tie-in. On both Sta, the commemorative enchantment is entrance and heart, pinning a novel co-branded emblem on the heel counter with the label’s upwards arrow subsequent to a “10” icon. Lastly, on the techy Shark Sta, you may catch additional items of the 88 Rising Bape print, with the collective’s conventional dragon peering by means of on the toe.
Closing out the capsule, two Shark hoodies, a graphic tee, and observe pants will launch. On the time of this writing, launch data for the 88Rising x Bape assortment is unknown, however a Summer time 2025 launch is anticipated. Catch in-person photographs included under for a preview of what to anticipate.
