AAPE BY *A BATHING APE® Unveils High-Impact FW26 Collaboration With Korean Streetwear Innovators NOMANUAL
AAPE BY *A BATHING APE® is proud to announce its monumental Fall/Winter 2026 collaboration with renowned Korean contemporary brand NOMANUAL. Fusing AAPE’s iconic street heritage with NOMANUAL’s distinct architectural minimalism and subcultural attitude, the collection delivers a rugged, earth-toned capsule built for the modern urban nomad.
THE COLLECTION: DUST, DEPTH, AND UTILITY
Rooted in a stark desert-military aesthetic, the AAPE × NOMANUAL FW26 collection steps away from traditional loud neon palettes, leaning instead into desaturated stone greys, washed charcoals, deep midnight blacks, and distressed earth camo. The lineup is engineered for raw functionality and uncompromising style. Key outerwear pieces include structured multi-pocket technical jackets, heavy-duty zip-up hoodies featuring dual-branded hardware, and insulated down outerwear treated with weathered, dust-washed finishes.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY & VISUAL NARRATIVE
The campaign visuals, captured against stark, atmospheric desert dunes, reflect an ethos of endurance and modern escapism. Oversized flags bearing the iconic AAPE Moon Face fused with NOMANUAL's subtle industrial typography anchor the collection's rebellious narrative.
“The campaign visuals, captured against stark, atmospheric desert dunes, reflect an ethos of endurance and modern escapism. Oversized flags bearing the iconic AAPE Moon Face fused with NOMANUAL's subtle industrial typography anchor the collection's rebellious narrative. “ AAPE.
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.
ABOUT NOMANUAL
NOMANUAL is a Seoul-based launched in 2017. Driven by an endless pursuit of design exploration. We strive to create innovative outcomes. Our vision is to bring together diverse products, each with its own unique character, to form a cohesive narrative.
