KidSuper and BAPE appear to have a World Cup-themed project in the works, and early teasers already point to a colorful rollout.
Colm Dillane, the creative mind behind KidSuper, has never been shy about doing things differently. From bold PUMA campaigns to a full KidSuper look worn by Miles Chamley-Wilson at the Met Gala, the brand continues to find ways to stay in the conversation. Now, KidSuper may be shifting that same energy toward BAPE with a soccer-inspired collection.
Early details were first gathered by sneaker historian and BapeSta fan @sneakerdenn, who shared a look at what appears to be the upcoming KidSuper x BAPE World Cup lineup. One pair surfaced in a bright blue, red, and yellow color mix tied to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Another Japan-themed pair also appeared, using white and red details with royal blue overlays that connect back to the country’s national team colors.
Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but KidSuper Studios has reportedly been looking for designers with roots in several World Cup-connected countries. That list includes Portugal, Morocco, Croatia, Switzerland, South Africa, Tunisia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Panama, Paraguay, and more.
That could mean this project is much bigger than one or two pairs. For now, the KidSuper x BAPE World Cup collection remains in teaser mode, but the early looks suggest a bold, country-inspired capsule could be on the way.
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