AAPE Announces Landmark Debut
Collaboration with Alpha Industries for Fall/Winter 2026
Bridging six decades of military heritage with modern street culture in a landmark two-piece capsule
AAPE is proud to announce its official collaboration with heritage military outerwear pioneer Alpha Industries, marking a monumental intersection of authentic military utility and contemporary street style.
Launching for the Fall/Winter 2026 season, this debut capsule unites Alpha Industries' legendary craftsmanship in flight apparel with AAPE’s signature street aesthetics. Designed for the modern urban explorer, the collection redefines modular layering through two meticulously engineered staple pieces.
The Collection Highlights
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The Reversible MA-1 Flight Jacket (Black & Grey / 2-Way Wear): Reimagining Alpha Industries' iconic silhouette, this flagship piece features a versatile, reversible design. One side delivers a sleek, premium leather-like finish for a sharp, understated edge, while the reverse flips out to showcase AAPE’s iconic camo pattern, offering two distinct stylistic expressions in a single jacket. Available in versatile black and grey colorways.
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The Modular Padded Lining Jacket (Black & Grey): Engineered as the ultimate companion to the MA-1, this lightweight padded liner provides supreme warmth and technical depth. Designed to be worn independently or seamlessly layered underneath the MA-1 for maximum thermal performance and a structured multi-textural look. Offered in matching black and grey.
Rooted in heritage and engineered for the streets, the AAPE x Alpha Industries FW26 collection bridges military precision with modern streetwear identity.
AAPE x ALPHA INDUSTRIES Collection is available at AAPE Los Angeles, AAPE New York and US.AAPE.com.
ABOUT AAPE BY *A BATHING APE®
At A BATHING APE®, creative concepts never cease to emerge. In spring-summer 2012, a brand-new diffusion line AAPE BY *A BATHING APE® (abbreviated as AAPE, reads A-A-P-E) was conceived to consolidate a young and hip message. With an eye to the young menswear market, AAPE aims at creating a simple, light and fashionable wardrobe for the new generation of fashionistas. With comfortable cut heavily trended in every season, each item at AAPE is designed to become an everyday staple. The AAPE logo, featuring prominently a graphic round face of the ape, is a younger version of the original A BATHING APE® Moon Face. Its monochromatic design is immediately recognizable thanks to its strikingly simple yet unmistakably powerful rendition, heralding a brand that is bound to become the most sought-after among young fashion-forward fans.
ABOUT Alpha Industries
Founded in 1959 as a contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, Alpha Industries built outerwear to military specifications for U.S. service members, including the MA-1 flight jacket, the N-3B parka and the M-65 field jacket. Adopted over the decades by musicians, subcultures and designers around the world, these garments moved from the flight line to the street and became some of the most enduring silhouettes in apparel. Today, Alpha continues to evolve these originals for modern life, making functional outerwear built for purpose and worn by culture worldwide. Alpha Industries is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. alphaindustries.com
