The Japanese fashion label A Bathing Ape (BAPE) has announced a Michael Jackson-inspired collection which also includes the iconic jacket from Thriller music video.
BAPE x Michael Jackson 2023 collection and prices explored
For the unversed, BAPE is a Japanese fashion brand founded in 1993. It specializes in streetwear and casual clothing. BAPE’s recent collaboration with Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop”, has apparel featuring some of the most unique graphics you will ever see.
The collection includes T-shirts, long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, and varsity jackets. You can get your hands on black and white t-shirts and sweatshirts with the most amazing prints inspired by the Smooth Criminal singer. You will also find a varsity jacket inspired by the one that Michael Jackson wore in the Thriller music video. Below is a list of the items in the collection, along with their prices.
- BAPE X MICHAEL JACKSON VARSITY JACKET – ￥143,000 ($949)
- BAPE X MICHAEL JACKSON L/S TEE – ￥12,100 ($80.34)
- ALBUM JACKET APE HEAD TEE – ￥9,900 ($65.74) for men and￥7,150 ($47.48) for kids
- BAPE X MICHAEL JACKSON TEE -￥9,900 ($65.74)
- BABY MILO CREWNECK – ￥25,300 ($167.99) for men and ￥16,500 ($109.56) for women
- BABY MILO TEE – ￥9,900 ($65.74) for men and￥7,150 ($47.48) for kids
When BAPE Michael Jackson collection releases and how to buy
Those who cannot wait to get their hands on the BAPE x Michael Jackson collection will be happy to know that it goes on sale on Saturday, October 28.
You can find the limited-time collection at authorized BAPE stores and also on BAPE.com.
Offset shows off his real ‘Thriller’ jacket
Amid BAPE’s announcement of its Michael Jackson-themed collab, rapper Offset could not resist showing off how he owns the real jacket that the “King of Pop” wore in the Thriller music video.
Taking to Twitter, the Open It Up singer shared a picture of the original jacket that Michael wore in the music video saying “The actual jacket here.” Many fans were still in disbelief and kept questioning if it was indeed the original one.
