BAPE® x MICKEY & FRIENDS COLLECTION – A PLAYFUL EXPRESSION ACROSS GENERATIONS
A collection featuring timeless Disney characters and signature streetwear essentials
A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) introduces the BAPE® × MICKEY & FRIENDS COLLECTION, featuring the brand’s signature streetwear identity woven with the timeless charm of Disney’s most beloved characters.
Spanning men’s, women’s, and kids’ collections, the lineup presents a focused wardrobe built around graphic tees and crewneck sweaters, forming the core of the collection with a cohesive yet versatile offering across all categories. Featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, alongside BAPE®’s signature BABY MILO® and BABY LISA, the collection highlights a playful theme featuring Disney characters and BAPE®’s established visual language.
The signature shark hoodie will be introduced as part of a later drop, extending the collaboration with additional statement pieces.
The collection is showcased through a global lookbook campaign, featuring a curated roster of regional talents, including JayDon (United States), RYUL of LNGSHOT (South Korea) and Tan Suan (China) – each offering a distinct interpretation of the collection, highlighting individuality and courage that define the BAPE® brand.
MEN’S COLLECTION
The men’s collection centers on a refined selection of graphic tees and crewneck sweaters, with designs featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and BAPE®’s streetwear codes. Iconic elements such as the COLLEGE logo are reimagined through character-led graphics, blending nostalgic familiarity with a bold, contemporary edge that reflects the brand’s established visual identity.
A considered color palette of classic neutrals, alongside select accent tones, enhances the visual detailing while maintaining a clean, wearable aesthetic, resulting in a cohesive expression that highlights Disney’s timeless appeal and BAPE®’s fearless approach to streetwear.
WOMEN’S COLLECTION
The women’s collection delivers a softer yet expressive interpretation through tees and crewneck sweaters, with designs featuring Minnie Mouse and BABY MILO®. Designs incorporate both character graphics and signature elements such as COLLEGE logos reimagined with a lighter visual touch.
The offering introduces mini tee and cropped tee silhouettes, adding a refined and contemporary proportion to the range while enhancing styling versatility. Colour direction is led by pink and white tones, paired with a lighter palette overall, creating a softer and more playful visual identity.
KIDS COLLECTION
The kids’ collection presents a vibrant selection of tees and crewneck sweaters, bringing together designs featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck with BABY MILO® and BABY LISA through energetic character groupings and bold graphics.
The palette adopts sharp and vivid tones, including orange and blue, reinforcing a lively and youthful expression that enhances the playful nature of the designs. A defining element across this collection is the family concept graphic, featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, BABY MILO®, and BABY LISA within a unified design. This visual encapsulates the spirit of the collaboration—celebrating connection, and shared identity across generations.
The BAPE® × MICKEY & FRIENDS COLLECTION releases globally on Aug 22nd, 2026.