Playboi Carti's YVL x BAPE collab is officially available online. The BAPE pieces first showed up at ComplexCon on October 3rd. Now fans everywhere can shop them, along with a bigger YVL collection.
The BAPE zip hoodies are the main event. They come in red and purple camo, with big white YVL letters across the chest. Each one costs $549. Matching BAPE fitted caps cost $165 in the same colors. A white graffiti hoodie and a white polka dot hoodie are also available for $150 each.
The rest of the store is a lot more affordable. There are three jeans for $300, including a monogram pair and a Young Vamp Life pair. Polos run $90 in leopard, snow camo, green camo, and black. The tees cost $100, and the lineup includes the crystal logo in black, red, and white. A crystal logo zip hoodie costs $150.
Carti has been teasing the BAPE collab for months. He wore a custom YVL BAPE hat and hoodie earlier this year, and fans have been waiting ever since.
He also shared a message that gave the drop extra meaning. Carti said it means a lot to go from Supreme to BAPE. He called it a chance to see how far he's come, and said he's still going.
Playboi Carti x BAPE
BAPE has been a staple in hip-hop wardrobes for decades. Its camo hoodies have shown up on rappers for years, so a Carti collab feels like a good fit.
YVL has become Carti's go-to label for his fashion moves. This drop fits right into a big ComplexCon run, which also included his Mitchell & Ness jerseys and an I.AM.GIA collection. At $549, the zip hoodies are a big ask. The red and purple camo is also a bold choice. Still, Carti's fans have shown they'll pay for exclusive pieces.
Resale is worth watching. Convention exclusives and artist collabs tend to climb quickly when stock runs low. The hats are the easiest way in for anyone on a budget. Expect the red and purple camo to go first, since that's what fans have been seeing from Carti.
