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BAPE Top 100
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A Bathing Ape, also known as BAPE, is a Japanese streetwear brand founded in 1993 by NIGO. It encompasses men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, as well as a variety of accessories and lifestyle items. In 2011, it was announced that Hong Kong-based fashion conglomerate I.T Group purchased the brand for $2.8 million USD, and by 2013 NIGO had stepped down from the brand’s creative helm.
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Latest Collections
Featuring the pinstriped blazer from Human Made.
Brought to life in collaboration with pop artist sneakerwolf.
Featuring an aged crewneck sweater with dual-branded motifs and tasteful distressing.
Releasing on November 7.
Including a co-branded version of Jackson’s “Thriller” varsity jacket that is limited to 50 numbered units.
Featuring the Nike Dunk Low SB “Raygun” sneaker.
Reinterpreting the ABC Camo print on course-ready essentials.
As the nearly 250-year-old brand recently went public, we’re taking a look back at its most notable partnerships.
Featuring the Louis Vuitton x fragment design monogram nano bag.
Delivering a line of virtual pets alongside a range of apparel.
Featuring the Supreme x The North Face “By Any Means” windbreaker.
From Audemars Piguet’s adventure-ready lantern kit, and Louis Vuitton’s zen-filled set to Loewe’s take on traditional board games.
