BAPE Wins Top Retail Design Honor for Flagship Store
The flagship in New Jersey channels Edo-era Japan.
Summary
- BAPE won a significant honor at the Retail Design Institute’s International Design Awards
- The winning concept merges vintage aesthetics with a futuristic vision, featuring high-impact elements like a BAPE STA resin stage and art installations
BAPE’s American Dream store in New Jersey was named a winner at the Retail Design Institute’s International Design Awards, underscoring the streetwear powerhouse’s dedication to pushing the boundaries in planning, visual merchandising, and design
BAPE’s winning retail concept is known for its sophisticated blend of vintage aesthetics and a futuristic vision. Designed to create an unparalleled, immersive environment, its spaces often feature high-impact elements like a signature BAPE STA resin stage and integrated art installations by renowned contemporary artists. This dynamic approach to the physical store solidifies BAPE’s status as a leader not only in global fashion and culture but also in creating destinations for its community.
The Retail Design Institute’s International Design Awards is a prestigious global competition that has celebrated excellence and innovation in experiential design for over five decades. Its mission is to showcase projects actively shaping the future of retail through powerful creativity and customer experience.
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