AAPE BY *A BATHING APE® unveils a milestone with the global launch of its first-ever GYM Collection. Blending the brand’s iconic streetwear attitude with advanced performance innovation, the collection introduces a new aesthetic direction anchored in washed purple tones and engineered textures.
Drawing inspiration from natural wear, wash-processing techniques to give each piece a unique vintage look, while the newly developed AAPE UNION label appears throughout the line-up in the collection’s signature bold purple hue. The statement MOON FACE graphic is reinterpreted in reflective material, reinforcing both visibility and the identity of the debut AAPE UNION GYM line.
Performance remains central to the collection. TEFLON-treated textiles provide resistance to water, oil, and stains while maintaining breathability, ensuring the garments perform as strongly as they look. COOL TOUCH fabrics deliver instant cooling, moisture‑wicking functionality, quick-dry benefits, and all-day comfort for intense training sessions.
The SS26 GYM Collection spans a full range of apparel and accessories, including sports jackets, zip-up sweatshirts, tanks, short‑sleeve tees, shorts, washed caps, crossbody bags, and a gym shaker bottle with a metal mixing ball. Each piece is built for movement, durability, and active versatility. An exclusive gym towel with AAPE UNION label is also included as a gift upon purchase from the collection.
With SS26, AAPE enters a new chapter—introducing a collection where performance meets culture, and where the spirit of training aligns with the brand’s evolving streetwear legacy.
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ABOUT AAPE BY *A BATHING APE®
At A BATHING APE®, creative concepts never cease to emerge. In spring-summer 2012, a brand-new diffusion line AAPE BY *A BATHING APE® (abbreviated as AAPE, reads A-A-P-E) was conceived to consolidate a young and hip message. With an eye to the young menswear market, AAPE aims at creating a simple, light and fashionable wardrobe for the new generation of fashionistas. With comfortable cut heavily trended in every season, each item at AAPE is designed to become an everyday staple. The AAPE logo, featuring prominently a graphic round face of the ape, is a younger version of the original A BATHING APE® Moon Face. Its monochromatic design is immediately recognizable thanks to its strikingly simple yet unmistakably powerful rendition, heralding a brand that is bound to become the most sought-after among young fashion-forward fans.
