July 22, 2009

Dazed Digital: London BAPE STORE Interview with NIGO

With a high-profile BAPE STORE London opening just days ago, Dazed Digital conducted a short interview with A Bathing Ape founder NIGO regarding a series of noteworthy topics. Dazed Digital get the low-down on WTAPS' Tetsuya Nishiyima's involvment in the URSUS BAPE collection as well as some upcoming projects set ... more

July 22, 2009

A Bathing Ape x UNDERCOVER “Last Orgy Two” Sneakers

After presenting a previous collaboration pair of sneakers with A Bathing Ape and UNDERCOVER in trademark Bape green camo, a new color has surfaced. Slight modifications also include a new writing in the rubber portion of the Jack Purcell-esque toebox which now reads LAST ORGY TWO. This particular pair will ... more

July 20, 2009

URSUS BAPE by Tetsu Nishiyama 2009 July New Releases

A Bathing Ape recently released a new selection of items from their sub label URSUS BAPE, designed by WTAPS headman Tetso Nishiyama. The collection for July consists of various staple essentials including graphic t-shirts, denim, and button-downs accompanied by accessories such as pins, lapels and a mobile coffee cup. All ... more

July 19, 2009

A Bathing Ape 2009 Fall “Cookie Camo” Collection

As part of their Fall 2009 releases, famed Japanese streetwear label A Bathing Ape drop a selection of new accessories, all featuring their "Cookie Camo" motif. Amongst the chosen product are a set of backpacks, banana bags, mini shoulder bags, hunting caps, hair bands, and a simple logo t-shirt. All ... more

July 19, 2009

Bape London Store Opening

Bape heads came out swinging as A Bathing Ape opened their newly developed flagship store in London. The launch set up for a long line of fans, stretched down the block to get their hands on exclusive Bape product and catch a glimpse of Pharrell and Nigo. For those looking ... more

July 18, 2009

A Bathing Ape 2009 Summer Plaid Shirts

Over the weekend, Japanese label, A Bathing Ape, accomplished several things including successfully opening their Bape London Store as well as launching their collaboration with Ghostbusters. In addition, Bape also released these short sleeve plaid shirts in five different styles. Simple and easily wearable, these plaid shirts are now available ... more

July 17, 2009

A Bathing Ape London Renewal T-Shirts

Following up on the new London Store opening designs from a couple of days back, A Bathing Ape unveil a second part to the collection in the form of their London Renewal tees. Two different designs can be seen, each featuring a different twist from the usual Bape aesthetic with ... more

July 17, 2009

A Bathing Ape London Store Preview

With the Bape store in London set to open tomorrow, we get a closer look into the retail space, which isn't as extravagant as other locations but still offers that Bape spunk, with clean design layouts adorned with the brand's signature line of apparel and footwear. The shop officially relaunches ... more

July 17, 2009

A Bathing Ape 1st Camo Shop Polo

A Bathing Ape are reissuing perhaps their most iconic piece in the upcoming release of a series of "1st Camo" Shop Polos. For the brand which almost single handedly rose to prominence with their re-appropriation of this traditional military theme, they will provide a series of different colors for each ... more

July 17, 2009

A Bathing Ape x Ghostbusters Part 2

Coming on the heels of an initial partnership, A Bathing Ape and Ghostbusters have another collection on the horizon. This time around, look to see a Bapesta sneaker enter the mix as well as more t-shirts, garments and mugs. Look for these to hit Bape Shops in the coming months. more