A Bathing Ape 20th Anniversary History Video

Chronicling several of the more noteworthy occurrences in the lengthy history of pervasive brand A

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Chronicling several of the more noteworthy occurrences in the lengthy history of pervasive brand A Bathing Ape, a new video arrives coinciding with the Japanese label’s 20th anniversary. The Japanese imprint soared in popularity since the initial opening of Harajuku’s NOWHERE flagship, which would go on to launch the first line of T-shirts through A Bathing Ape in 1993. The video itself touches on a range of landmarks without failure to mention Teriyaki Boyz and offshoots including BAPE Cafe and BAPE Gallery, as well as the plethora of noteworthy collaborative efforts alongside Pepsi, KAWS, Kanye West, Nintendo and others.

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