A Bathing Ape x KAWS "Bendu Sta" Full-Zip Hoodie (2005)
Product Overview This is a "Holy Grail" artifact from the golden era of streetwear, representing the peak of the collaboration between Nigo’s A Bathing Ape and Brian Donnelly (KAWS). Released in 2005, this "Original Year" out-of-print limited edition hoodie is part of the early works that defined the aesthetic of the mid-2000s. Finding this specific collaborative piece in Brand New condition with tags intact in 2026 is an extreme rarity for any serious archive collector.
Key Design Elements
Iconic All-Over Print (AOP): The garment features a dense, repeating pattern of KAWS' signature "Bendu" skulls fused with BAPE’s "Sta" lightning bolt eyes.
Classic Colorway: The graphic utilizes a grey and white base with high-contrast vibrant red lightning bolts throughout the entire shell.
Full-Zip Silhouette: A quintessential BAPE design where the zipper extends to the top of the hood.
Premium Construction: Crafted from 100% heavy cotton loopback fleece.
Authentic Labeling: Features the vintage "Ape Shall Never Kill Ape" neck tag and the "Nowhere Co., Ltd." care label.
Made in Japan: Produced during the brand's original domestic manufacturing period for the highest quality standards.
Measurements & Fit
Tagged Size: M.
Fit Profile: This is a "Vintage M," which fits significantly larger and boxier than modern BAPE sizing.
