SUNRISE, Fla. — Iconic sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness and streetwear pioneer BAPE®︎ have joined forces for an exclusive collaboration with the Florida Panthers and the NHL offering a fusion of classic sports aesthetics and streetwear flair. This collection launches on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11AM ET on FLATeamShop.com with early access to registered FLA Team Shop customers at 10 AM ET.
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The limited-release collection features premium hockey jerseys priced at $300 US, showcasing the distinctive style of the Florida Panthers. Each jersey reflects the unique identity of the team while incorporating Mitchell & Ness’ revered attention to detail and quality along with BAPE®︎’s iconic camouflage pattern.
In addition to the jerseys, the collection introduces knitted beanies priced at $100, providing fans with a stylish and cozy accessory for the winter season.
A standout piece in the collaboration is the Mitchell & Ness x BAPE®︎ x NHL t-shirt, priced at $120. This limited-edition garment seamlessly integrates the aesthetics of all three brands, offering fans a distinctive and collectible item that transcends the boundaries of sports and fashion.
This exclusive collection marks a jubilant celebration of three significant milestones. Designed in honor of BAPE®︎’s 30th anniversary, it also pays tribute to the Panthers and Ducks, both commemorating their three decades in the NHL.
“We are thrilled to bring together the heritage of Mitchell & Ness, the streetwear innovation of BAPE®︎, and the dynamic spirit of the NHL in this premium collaboration,” said Eli Kumekpor, CEO at Mitchell & Ness. “This collection represents a unique blend of sports and style, creating a must-have for both sports enthusiasts and streetwear aficionados.”
The Mitchell & Ness x BAPE®︎ collaboration with the NHL will be available for purchase on Dec. 23 at 11 AM ET at www.mitchellandness.com, www.bape.com, Mitchell & Ness Flagship stores, BAPE STORE®︎, and FLATeamShop.com.
ABOUT MITCHELL & NESS
Founded in Philadelphia in 1904 as a sporting goods company, Mitchell & Ness is a leading provider of high-quality vintage lifestyle and sports apparel. The iconic brand, which sits at the intersection of sports, culture, lifestyle, and fashion, was acquired in 2022 by global digital sports platform, Fanatics and a strategic ownership group comprised of some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and business. Mitchell & Ness continues to expand its legacy in the premium sportswear, streetwear, and headwear categories with strategic lifestyle brand collaborations and dynamic licensing relationships with preeminent sports properties – including the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, MLS and many leading colleges and universities.
ABOUT A BATHING APE®︎
Situated in the heart of Tokyo, one of the leading fashion hubs of the world, Nowhere Co., Ltd. strives to introduce Japanese fashion culture to the world. Since the brand’s establishment in 1993, it has remained as a symbol of street fashion for more than 30 years. Thus far, it has produced iconic design items, original patterns and characters such as “APE HEAD”, “BAPE® CAMO”, “BAPE STA™”, “SHARK HOODIE” and “BABY MILO®” etc. It has now expanded into Mens’, Ladies and Kids line and is carried throughout stores in Japan and also sold in US, UK, France, China and various Asian countries.
It has also created successful collaborations with established international brands and reputable artists. These collaborations are recognized as being genre-less and flexible, not limited to fashion and apparel categories only.
