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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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BAPE Teams up With 'PUBG' Once Again for Apparel Capsule and In-Game Items
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BAPE Teams up With 'PUBG' Once Again for Apparel Capsule and In-Game Items

Featuring a special camo print.
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BAPE & Wilson Team Up for First Tennis Capsule Collection Together
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BAPE & Wilson Team Up for First Tennis Capsule Collection Together

Featuring a high performance racket with collaborative branding.
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BAPE Teams up With The Peninsula Boutique on a Limited Mooncake Gift Box
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BAPE Teams up With The Peninsula Boutique on a Limited Mooncake Gift Box

Get yours starting this weekend.
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Watch Paul Pogba Take a Quick Tour of BAPE LAND While in Tokyo
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Watch Paul Pogba Take a Quick Tour of BAPE LAND While in Tokyo

#6 talks street.
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J Balvin Teams Up With BAPE on Exclusive Camo Tee
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J Balvin Teams Up With BAPE on Exclusive Camo Tee

Available now at RSVP Gallery.
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8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week
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8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

Dior, BAPE, Saint Laurent and more.
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mastermind vs A BATHING APE® JAPAN Drops New Items for SS19
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mastermind vs A BATHING APE® JAPAN Drops New Items for SS19

Featuring choice outerwear options.
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BAPE Dresses Its Type 1 BAPEX With NATO Straps
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BAPE Dresses Its Type 1 BAPEX With NATO Straps

Decked out in black-and-gold.
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BAPE Unveils New BAPESTA Colorways for SS19
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BAPE Unveils New BAPESTA Colorways for SS19

Heat up your summer rotation.
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BAPE Drops Colorful Beach Collection for Summer
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BAPE Drops Colorful Beach Collection for Summer

Fun accessories for your next vacation.
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BAPE Drops ABC CAMO Rain Poncho
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BAPE Drops ABC CAMO Rain Poncho

Ready for the drip.
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BAPE & Medicom Toy Drop Full Capsule for SS19
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BAPE & Medicom Toy Drop Full Capsule for SS19

Featuring a new camo print.
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