BAPE is teaming up with Japanese fashion label Saint Michael, better known as SAINT Mxxxxxx, for a collaborative Spring/Summer 2026 collection, blending classic brand iconography with newly updated original graphics.
Created by designer Yuta Hosokawa and artist Cali DeWitt, SAINT Mxxxxxx centers on reinterpreting classic BAPE motifs such as the “STA” and “GENERAL HEAD” monkey elements into the featured graphics across the collection.
Apparel offerings include a black and navy tee, a pink short-sleeve sweatshirt, a zip cardigan featuring a Nordic pattern from the BAPE archives, and a mesh cap in red and black options. The black tee reimagines the Misfits skull logo as an ape, with the back of the tee reads “SAINT SHALL ALWAYS LOVE APE,” a twist on BAPE’s classic “APE shall never kill APE” slogan. Each piece features authentic vintage processing, leaving the graphics with intentional cracking, distressing, and fading for a worn-out look.
Lifestyle goods include a pail stool with an original camo pattern, a doormat inspired by the archive’s Union Jack APE HEAD design with a nod to the Beatles’ iconic walk across Abbey Road, and a glow-in-the-dark tray.
The campaign was shot by photographer RK at BAPE’s flagship Harajuku store and stars Japanese rapper JP THE WAVY, an artist with close ties to both brands.
The SAINT Mxxxxxx x BAPE SS26 collection will be available on February 7th at select BAPE and SAINT Mxxxxxx retailers and on the BAPE website. Check out the lineup below.
SAINT Mxxxxxx x BAPE SS26 Collection
Release Date: February 7, 2026
