When fashion, music, and football collide, the result is something worth shouting about. Enter the BAPE® x Spotify x SYNA capsule collection, creatively directed by none other than global music sensation Central Cee.
Built on BAPE®’s iconic silhouettes, the collection serves as a canvas for Central Cee’s vision through SYNA. Expect camo detailing stripped back to its essence, alongside subtle nods to moments that shaped the creative process. Every piece is rooted in music—literally. Labels and care tags hide discreet links to a Central Cee-curated Spotify playlist, evolving as the launch unfolds.
The standout? A football jersey that reimagines England’s 2006 home shirt—a nod to Cench’s lifelong love for the game. Oversized stars replace the St George's cross on the shoulder, while the titular bathing ape triples up to take the place of the Three Lions on the crest. Elsewhere, a purple puffer channels classic BAPE® colourways, while the “Synning BAPE” graphic tee rounds out the drop with unapologetic attitude. Each item connects back to a song idea, shaping mood, silhouette, and detail.
Speaking on the collab, Central Cee said: “I’m lucky to have creative friends and my manager who all give me input with these things. With their help I felt confident I could creative direct this three-way collab between BAPE® x SPOTIFY x SYNA. I’m looking forward to seeing people out in the world wearing the pieces.”
Spotify’s Marc Hazan added: “We build partnerships that add real value to fans and are authentic to the artist. With BAPE® and SYNA, we aligned on a shared vision, creating the platform for Central Cee to lead. The result is a statement capsule collection.”
And from BAPE® CEO Mahmoud el Salahy: “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for BAPE® as we deepen our relationship with Spotify through this three-way co-creation with Central Cee. Together, we’re blending the worlds of music, fashion, and culture to celebrate fearless expression.”
The BAPE® x SPOTIFY x SYNA by Central Cee collection is set to drop starting November 25th at global selected BAPE STORE® locations, BAPE® and SYNA online.
