KidSuper and BAPE Unite 48 Nations Through the BAPE STA

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The BAPE STA has spent the last 25 years cementing itself as one of streetwear’s most recognizable sneakers, and now A Bathing Ape and KidSuper are marking the milestone with a collaboration that looks beyond footwear and into the cultures that continue to shape it. Introducing the SUPERBAPE CUP Collection by KidSuper, a global project that reimagines the iconic silhouette through the lens of football, creativity, and cultural identity.

Inspired by the unifying power of the world’s game, the collection features 48 unique BAPE STA colorways representing 48 nations from across the globe. Each pair adopts the colors of its respective country while blending KidSuper founder Colm Dillane’s artistic approach with the bold DNA that has defined the BAPE STA for a quarter century. Crafted with BAPE’s signature patent leather construction and finished with collaborative branding details, the project transforms a sneaker icon into a celebration of global creativity and self-expression.

Who Is KIDSUPER

Founded by Colm Dillane, KidSuper has grown from a Brooklyn-based creative project into one of the most recognizable names blending fashion, art, music, and sports culture. What started as a clothing label has evolved into a platform where nearly every form of creativity has a place, from runway collections and paintings to films, live performances, and soccer-inspired projects.

At its core, KidSuper is built around the idea that creativity shouldn’t have limits. Dillane’s work embraces a playful, anything-is-possible mindset that continues to shape the brand’s identity today. That approach has helped KidSuper carve out a unique lane in fashion, earning global recognition while staying true to its independent spirit.

Whether through bold storytelling, artistic collaborations, or unexpected takes on sportswear, KidSuper continues to challenge traditional boundaries and prove that creativity works best when it refuses to fit into a single box.

What makes the collection especially compelling is the story behind its campaign. Rather than focusing solely on the shoes, KidSuper centered the project around 48 grandmothers, each representing one of the featured nations. Wearing their country’s pair, the women serve as symbols of heritage, community, and the generations that carry culture forward. The result is a campaign that feels larger than fashion, highlighting the connections between identity, storytelling, and the people who shape culture every day.

As the BAPE STA enters its next chapter, the SUPERBAPE CUP Collection reinforces the silhouette’s place at the intersection of fashion, art, and global culture. It’s a fitting tribute to a sneaker that has transcended its roots to become a worldwide symbol of individuality and creative expression.

Pre-orders for all 48 designs will be available through SuperBapeCup.com while the collection will officially launch on June 11, 2026 at selected BAPE STORE® locations.
Selected BAPE STORE® locations:

BAPE STORE® LONDON (24–25 Conduit Street, London, UK)
BAPE STORE® SHIBUYA (13–17 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
BAPE STORE® HARAJUKU (4–21–5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
BAPE STORE® OSAKA (1–19–2 Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-city, Osaka)
BAPE STORE® HONG KONG (G/F One Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China)
BAPE STORE® SHANGHAI (Building 7, Xintiandi, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China)

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