May 22, 2009

A Bathing Ape Hong Kong Octopus Multi-Camo Octopus Card Holder

In an exclusive release for the Bape Store Hong Kong, A Bathing Ape has taken a piece of the local landscape and created a Multi-camo Octopus Card Holder. For those unfamiliar, Octopus is a convenient and readily available form of payment which is seen over both transportation and retail. Small ... more

May 15, 2009

A Bathing Ape 2009 Spring/Summer Tees May Releases

Continuing with their simple graphic designs we've seen as of late, A Bathing Ape drop two additional t-shirts from their Spring/Summer Collection. These latest releases featuring Bape's simple branding with black/white graphics. Both styles are now available at A Bathing Ape flagship stores worldwide. more

May 13, 2009

A Bathing Ape Bapesta Aoyama Edition

Fusing both colorways from the Bapestas seen yesterday, A Bathing Ape works up another metallic colorway in their classic Bapesta sneaker. The kicks feature a silver and gold finish which looks to be an Aoyama store exclusive, although Anytime Hong Kong now has a few pairs in stock. Anytime CWB Shop ... more

May 13, 2009

A Bathing Ape 2009 May T-Shirts New Releases

Continuing with their playful aesthetic, A Bathing Ape release a couple of new t-shirts designs for Spring/Summer 2009. The graphic shirts feature the brands play on a classic printed office shirt with a Bape camouflage twist. Both are now available at A Bathing Ape stores worldwide. more

May 12, 2009

A Bathing Ape Metallic Bapesta

A Bathing Ape introduces two new colorways in their staple Bapesta sneaker model. The kicks are featured in a tonal metallic color up with contrasting white midoles/laces and matching outsoles. The pack comes in silver and gold colorways, available now via Anytime Hong Kong. Anytime TST Shop B, Ground Floor 59 Granville Road Tsim ... more

May 6, 2009

A Bathing Ape Bapesta 88 Mid

New versions of the Sta 88 Mid out of the Bape camp have begun hitting Bape Shops. The chunky stanced shoe combines metallic notes over four different colors and two different styles of mids and lows. Colorways include red/gold, blue/silber, brown/gold and black/silver. more

May 5, 2009

Bape Land Now Open

The latest online retail venture from Bape is now open as they team up with well-known Japanese online retailer Zozotown. Bape Land is now officially open and should provide an in-depth and comprehensive collection of Bape goods. However some interesting and questionable business practices come to mind as Zozo traditionally ... more

May 4, 2009

NOWHERE “Sixteen Chicks” T-shirt

Having original plied his trade with Jun Takahashi and their NOWHERE retail venture in Harajuku, Nigo's recent stepping down from A Bathing Ape as president has freed up some time for other projects including a re-visitiation of NOWHERE. NOWHERE itself was the subject of a special pop-up store at DOVER ... more

May 2, 2009

honeyee Think Piece: Interview with KAWS

With OriginalFake's 3 year anniversary this year, honeyee (Google Translate) interview the man behind the brand and massively popular artist KAWS regarding this year's focus and approach. The short interview includes talks on Bape's inclusion in his products, upcoming exhibitions at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in 2010 as well ... more

May 2, 2009

Bape Store Sapporo Opening

NIGO (R) presents a look into A Bathing Ape's Sapporo location based in the Northern part of Japan. Reminiscent of most Bape Shop locations, the store features its fair share of neon lights and iconic Bape symbolism with the logo and camo. The store is situated right beside a local ... more