Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown collaborated with Bape for his NBA All-Star Sunday night attire, making a bold statement with a co-branded varsity jacket and a unique pair of 1-of-1 chromed-out Bapesta sneakers. The Bapesta model, notably dormant in 2023, gained attention with a reflective silver leather makeover, contributing to its futuristic aesthetic. 

The varsity jacket featured 07 and 93 on the front, representing Brown’s jersey number and the founding year of the Japanese imprint, with the rear side showcasing “A Bathing Ape” in graffiti script and a co-branded BAPE ape with the 7uice logo.

While this marks the first official collaboration between Bape and Jaylen Brown, the Bape footwear has previously appeared in Brown’s tunnel fits over the past few years. Although these items are currently limited to Jaylen’s collection, the momentum behind the A Bathing Ape Bape Sta and the growing prominence of 7uice suggest the potential for a larger collaboration in the future. The All-Star weekend was filled with various brand announcements and sneaker debuts, including the unveiling of the adidas Dамe 9.