The collaboration between A Bathing Ape and Kanye West
A Bathing Ape, also known as BAPE, is a high-end Japanese streetwear brand that has collaborated with many famous artists over the years. One of these collaborations was with the famous rapper and designer Kanye West, who released a limited edition clothing line in 2005. The collaboration was named "Bapesta Kanye West College Dropout" and was very popular among fans of the brand and Kanye West's music.
Design of the Bapesta Kanye West College Dropout
The Bapesta Kanye West College Dropout is a limited edition sneaker model that was designed to resemble a classic basketball shoe. The shoe is white leather and has pink gold details, with the BAPE logo on the side and the Kanye West College Dropout logo on the tongue. The shoe also has "Dropout" and "Kanye West" written on the heel. The shoe's design reflects the unique and bold style of Kanye West and BAPE, which attracted many buyers upon its release.
Release of the sneaker
The Bapesta Kanye West College Dropout was released in limited edition in 2005 and was sold in BAPE stores worldwide as well as in Kanye West's stores. The initial retail price was $150, which was a reasonable price for a high-end brand shoe. However, due to its rarity and limited collaboration status, the shoe has become highly sought after by collectors and Kanye West and BAPE fans.
Actual resell price of the Bapesta Kanye West College Dropout
Since its release, the Bapesta Kanye West College Dropout has had a high resell price on online reselling platforms such as StockX. At the time of writing, the average resell price on StockX is $6000, which represents a considerable ROI for buyers who purchased the shoe at its retail price. It is also interesting to note that the shoe has reached resell prices of $12000 in the past, showing how sought after it has become by collectors and Kanye West and BAPE fans.
