BAPE is dropping the Mary Jane STA, a new women’s silhouette that takes the brand’s signature STA DNA and pairs it with a classic Mary Jane strap construction. The debut colorways are Metallic Grey and Pink, both arriving with glossy, tonal uppers and the familiar ankle strap that defines the Mary Jane shape. This is not a slim or understated take on the style. BAPE is leaning into a bolder, more substantial build that sets it apart from the quieter versions of the silhouette that have been circulating in footwear lately.
A BATHING APE, known everywhere as BAPE, launched out of Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood in 1993 under founder Nigo. The brand built its name on limited production runs, bold graphics, and a camouflage pattern that became one of the most recognized prints in streetwear. BAPE’s footwear arm has always been a natural extension of that identity. The STA line, the brand’s take on a low-top leather sneaker, has been central to BAPE’s shoe catalog for years. The toe box star logo and the side lightning bolt are the two details that immediately signal a BAPE STA to anyone who knows the line, and both carry over to the Mary Jane STA.
The Mary Jane STA represents a genuine expansion of that lineup. Where the STA has historically skewed toward a unisex or men’s audience, the Mary Jane STA is built specifically for women and introduces the strap element as the defining design feature. The glossy finish on the uppers gives both the Metallic Grey and Pink colorways a dressy quality that feels distinct from the more casual, matte leather builds BAPE typically uses. The tonal approach keeps the palette clean and lets the silhouette and hardware do the talking.
The BAPE Mary Jane STA in Metallic Grey and Pink releases June 27. A price and specific retail destination were not confirmed in the available details, so check BAPE’s official channels for purchase information as the date approaches. If this silhouette has you interested in the broader STA family, the classic BAPE STA is a good next stop.
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