Carlos Belcast has just announced his very own Gymshark collection, marking yet another major moment for Hispanic culture.
The long-serving Gymshark athlete has previously worked with the brand on Signature Series graphics as part of its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, though this drop looks to be on a whole new level.
The bumper range features hoodies, track pants, base layers, track jackets and more, all finished with a striking blend of gothic, modern and anime aesthetics.
One of the standout pieces is the Mesh Jersey, complete with a bulking-season-friendly oversized fit and ‘Belcast 98’ on the back to mark the influencer’s birth year.
“This collection was born from a promise I made years ago: to prove that dreams are achieved through daily discipline, real ambition and the courage to defy expectations,” Belcast wrote to fans in an announcement.
“The combination of gothic, modern and anime aesthetics represents my evolution, and the evolution of anyone who chooses to transform from the shadows, working in silence until they shine on their own merit.
“Each piece embodies the mindset that has guided me from the beginning: face challenges without complaining, use fear as fuel, and move forward even when the path grows harder with every step.
“This collection is a tribute to those who don’t follow the crowd. To those who dare to think differently, train harder and forge their own destiny.
“Because this isn’t for everyone… it’s for the outliers.”
Championing Hispanic Excellence
Gymshark has assembled a superstar squad of its top Hispanic athletes — including Esme Diaz, Edu Saenz, Yetus Prime and Zacc Belcast — to help launch the new collection.
Each has been transformed into an anime character, with renowned design and animation company 2veinte supplying the visuals.
Among other major projects, Buenos Aires–based 2veinte has produced artwork for The Lego Movie 2, rebranded iconic cereal maker Lucky Charms, and is one of the few studios in the world to have animated Disney’s Mickey Mouse.
When Is the Gymshark x Carlos Belcast Collection Dropping?
Fans wanting to snag a piece of the Gymshark x Carlos Belcast collection won’t have long to wait.
It’s officially going live on Thursday, February 19 at 7pm GMT, 8pm CEST, 2pm EST, and 11am PST.
Who Is Carlos Belcast?
Born into humble beginnings in Monterrey, Mexico, Carlos Belcast shot to fame by posting the raw, unfiltered side of bodybuilding on his YouTube channel.
Known to fans as “El Padrino,” Belcast has come a long way in a relatively short space of time since starting on social media in 2019.
He now boasts 5.6 million followers on Instagram alone and inspires a huge community of Hispanic weightlifters and bodybuilders alike.
There’s no doubt about it: Belcast is one of Gymshark’s brightest stars, and he featured heavily in the brand’s recent Onyx V5 reload.
Perhaps not coincidentally, that campaign also leaned heavily into gothic fiction, with Gymshark building a comic-book-style narrative around DC’s Batman.
As an industry heavyweight (in every sense of the word), Belcast also has deals with the likes of RAW Nutrition and Revive MD.
If you can’t wait until drop day, the entire Gymshark x Carlos Belcast collection is available to preview via the brand’s website.
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