i-D Magazine “BAPE’s Natives” Editorial featuring Ian Connor, Anwar Carrots & Travi$ Scott

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i-D Magazine takes an interesting examination of iconic brand A Bathing Ape through the eyes of its staunchest supporters. The cultural importance of BAPE, as many readers can surely attest, cannot be overstated. Under the direction of NIGO, BAPE has...

A Bathing Ape 2013 Spring/Summer BAPEX Type 15

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For Spring/Summer 2013, A Bathing Ape looked to Rolex once again as inspiration for its BAPEX Type 15 watch. Inspired specifically by the Rolex Milgauss — a scientific tool watch meant to withstand the effects of magnetic interference — t...

A Bathing Ape Apesta 1st Camo Polo Shirt

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Capitalizing on the well-received 1st Camo print, A Bathing Ape presents a polo shirt with the adornment of its trademark camo print. Made from 100% cotton, the polo shirt features the iconic ape face on the left chest, as well as subtly infused with...

A Bathing Ape 2013 Spring/Summer 1ST CAMO X GINGHAM CHECK SHIRT

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Known for pushing sartorial norms beyond our stifling imagination, A Bathing Ape aims to be a leader among the new wave of brands re-energizing man’s fixation with style. Taking their approach a step further, the respected Japanese clothier introduce...

A Bathing Ape APESTA COURT Camo/Black

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A Bathing Ape delivers a new rendition of its APESTA silhouette, again using its iconic camo as central motif. The upper is constructed from a blend of canvas and suede and the recognizable woodland print decorates the vamp, while the toe box and ton...

A Bathing Ape BAPE HIPHOPISH SUNGLASSES

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New from A Bathing Ape for the Spring/Summer 2013 season is the streetwear giant’s take on a classic pair of wayfarers. Donning bold BAPE branding across the left lens, the shades otherwise stay true to their classic silhouette and see black fr...

A Bathing Ape x George Cox Gibson

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A Bathing Ape’s work with UK creeper specialist George Cox continues with the Gibson, a distinctly English lace-up silhouette reworked with patent leather. In burgundy, black or grey, the derby-style shoes feature hefty soles reminiscent of cla...

NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape 20th Anniversary Interview Feature with Kogi “Poggy” Motofumi, SK8THING, Masamichi Katayama & Masaaki Homma

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As NOWHERE and A Bathing Ape roll out special features to celebrate their 20th anniversary (which includes the upcoming collaboration with Undefeated and adidas Consortium), honeyee.com has an interesting set of interviews with some of the key figure...

The A Bathing Ape x UNDFTD x adidas Consortium 2013 Spring/Summer Collection Gets a Release Date

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Originally unearthed back in the fall of 2012, the A Bathing Ape x UNDFTD x adidas Consortium collaboration is finally set to see the light of day as a part of BAPE’s 20th anniversary celebration. Featuring the ZX 5000 alongside two colorways o...

BAPE STORE Hong Kong 7th Anniversary Collection

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A Bathing Ape has reached another cornerstone, celebrating seven years since the unveiling of its first flagship store in Hong Kong. To commemorate the occasion, the team behind the iconic ape face have released a limited collection packed with anniv...

A Bathing Ape 2013 Spring/Summer Golden Life Stole

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Since 1937 French fashion house Hermes has served as the benchmark for luxury silk scarves, thus becoming one of the industry’s most recognizable accessory pieces. Hand-stitched with intricate designs and stunning color combinations, Hermes incorpora...

NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape’s 20th Anniversary to Feature Collaborations with Kanye West, Pharrell, Futura and More

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Twenty years ago, A Bathing Ape founder NIGO opened his very first venture on the backstreets of Harajuku which would eventually pave the way for the foundation of the now famous streetwear label. A large-scale 20th anniversary celebration is in the...

A Bathing Ape x Starter 2013 Spring/Summer 1st Camo Snapback

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A Bathing Ape and Starter have come together once again, this time to create a collaborative snapback for Spring/Summer 2013. Pairing a leather brim with a wool and acrylic crown, the cap sees embroidered white “A Bathing Ape” branding an...

Transformers x A Bathing Ape 2013 Capsule Collection

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More delightful items have been rolled out as part of the ongoing collaboration between A Bathing Ape and the Transformers franchise. In addition to the Prime Patent BAPE STA and Red Camo Convoy, the Japanese streetwear label has also designed this P...

A Bathing Ape 2013 Spring/Summer Explosive Camo Football Pouch

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Even though its clothing line has strong influences in athletic wear, A Bathing Ape is rarely seen creating within the adjacent realm of sporting goods. Despite its past however, the pioneering brand proclaims its affinity for American football, rele...