Edison Chen is tagging in BAPE for his latest collaboration on the ever-iconic adidas Superstar.
The sneaker is a radical reimagining of the iconic Superstar silhouette. This partnership unites three of the fashion world’s most influential creators in a design that bridges Eastern and Western aesthetics while pushing the boundaries of contemporary sneaker culture.
This thought process is not anything new for Chen, of course. Since 2003, CLOT has built its legacy on bridging cultures and redefining streetwear through innovative design. This reinterpretation of the Superstar, which began in 2024, continues with this collaboration, a testament to cultural storytelling and design innovation. By placing a premium upper atop a radically different sole, Chen challenges conventional sneaker construction while honoring the heritage of adidas Originals.
BAPE®, a long-time adidas collaborator, is globally recognized for its disruptive streetwear and signature camo print. In this collaboration, CLOT’s refined craftsmanship and BAPE®’s bold visual identity converge to create an elevated statement piece that embodies fearless expression and transcends traditional streetwear.
The sneaker preserves the iconic shell toe while introducing contrasting elements that showcase the creative merger of both brands. The heel mustache, BAPE® STA logo, and stripes feature a fusion of BAPE®’s 1ST CAMO and CLOT’s embossed Silk Royale all-over print. This use of silk camo symbolizes the seamless integration of both brand identities. Subtle debossed BAPE® and CLOT branding add a refined finish, while collectible lace deubrés reading “CLOT” and “BAPE®” complete the premium details.
To mark this highly anticipated collaboration, CLOT and BAPE® join forces to reimagine the classic Chinese Silk Padded Jacket, fusing CLOT’s signature Silk Royale pattern with BAPE®’s iconic 1ST CAMO, creating a striking contrast between the two legendary design elements and seamlessly blending the opulent texture of traditional silk with contemporary streetwear aesthetics.
The outer layer is woven from silk jacquard — lustrous, with a hidden Silk Royale pattern that subtly reveals itself in the light. Bold overprints fuse BAPE®’s 1ST CAMO with a gradient silk pattern for immediate impact. Inside, the inner lining follows traditional handcrafted processes—flattened with mesh and secured layer by layer—resulting in an exceptionally even silk-wadding fill that delivers featherlight warmth. Every stitch honors Eastern artisanal heritage.
This is not the first time CLOT and BAPE have connected over a sneaker in 2025. In the Spring, the brands tackled the iconic BAPE STA– where they also used camouflage patterns to tell the history of their respective brands. This project, though, introduces their mutual collaborator into the mix in a way that creates a canvas rich in streetwear history. The Superstar, one of the first icons in sneakers, serves as the vehicle for CLOT and BAPE to not only create a stylish sneaker but to deliver a project rich in their brand identities and their history.
Chen has spent the better part of 2025 pushing the boundaries of iconic adidas archival silhouettes. This latest project with BAPE is a victory lap for his efforts throughout 2025 and his efforts since starting this partnership with adidas. By tagging in BAPE, the collection can flex its muscles- all the while delivering yet another quality sneaker by CLOT and Edison Chen.
The CLOT x BAPE® Superstar by Edison Chen and the correlated CLOT x BAPE® Chinese Silk Padded Jacket will be available on December 5th at select JUICE retail locations and at JUICESTORE.COM. For further details, please follow the CLOT and JUICE official social media platforms.
Photos courtesy of CLOT
