Adidas Originals and BAPE Collaborate on Limited-Edition Sneakers and NFTs
Adidas Originals and BAPE have joined forces to create a limited-edition sneaker collaboration called the Triple-White Forum 84 BAPE Low. The sneakers will be auctioned off and paired with a “digital twin” NFT version that can be worn in the metaverse. Here are the key points:
– The auction will be conducted via the Adidas Collect platform, using redeemable NFTs.
– Only 100 Ethereum NFTs will be available, which can be exchanged for one of 100 pairs of sneakers.
– The sneakers feature BAPE’s shooting star motif and logo embossed in metallic silver foil.
– Each pair comes with an NFC chip that provides access to a digital certificate of authenticity.
– Owners of the sneakers will also receive a “digital twin” Ethereum NFT that can be used in Adidas’ ALTS avatar project.
Auction Details and Availability
The auction for the Adidas Originals x BAPE “Fresh Forum” access pass NFT will start on August 22 and run for 72 hours. Here’s what you need to know:
– Holders of Adidas’ ALT[er] Ego “Soles” and members of the BAPE community will have a 10% premium advantage in the bidding.
– Bids can be placed based on shoe size, with multiple bids allowed.
– Bidding starts at 0.3 ETH (about $550) with no maximum bid.
– The 100 winners will be able to redeem their tokens for the physical sneakers and digital twin starting on September 26.
Celebrating BAPE’s 30th Anniversary
This collaboration is part of BAPE’s 30th-anniversary celebration. Previous releases included co-branded versions of the Forum Low with a camo motif.
Hot Take: Blending Fashion and the Metaverse
The collaboration between Adidas Originals and BAPE showcases the growing intersection of fashion and the metaverse. By combining limited-edition sneakers with digital twin NFTs, they are tapping into the trend of virtual fashion and self-expression in digital spaces. This collaboration could be a glimpse into the future of fashion, where physical and digital worlds seamlessly merge.