We get a first look at the new URSUS Bape collection, designed by Tetsu Nishiyama (Tet) of WTAPS. He is the creative director of the new URSUS Bape line from Fall/Winter 2009. The line is an extension to the collaborative t-shirts that were previously only available in Japan. The Bape General’s logo has been transformed into a skull, which makes up the motif of the URSUS logo. The collection will consist of “dark” and “pop-art like” designs with a lot of attention to detail and craftmanship. You can expect to see clothing and accessories, featuring authentic military, work and outdoor inspired pieces. We are definitely looking forward to see the line. Here above a little preview.

A while back we announced that Nigo was stepping down from the head designer position of Bape. Right away rumors came up that Tet, head designer of WTAPS, was taking over the reigns at A Bathing Ape. Today we get a first behind the scenes look at the Ursus Bape collection, which is designed by Tet. We cannot wait to see what the outcome of this collaboration is and can only hope for the best. Judging from the designs we known from WTAPS, Tet’s involvement is certainly a good sign.

More images from the Ursus Bape photo shoot follow after the jump.