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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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Editors' Picks: Best Sneakers of 2019 So Far
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Editors' Picks: Best Sneakers of 2019 So Far

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AAPE by A Bathing Ape Dives Into the Footwear Scene With Its Dimension Collection
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AAPE by A Bathing Ape Dives Into the Footwear Scene With Its Dimension Collection

With vintage-inspired running silhouettes.
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BAPE Drops Colorful BAPESTA Slides for the Summer Season
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BAPE Drops Colorful BAPESTA Slides for the Summer Season

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BAPE x Swatch: Inside the Collaborative Pre-Release Event
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BAPE x Swatch: Inside the Collaborative Pre-Release Event

Intimate shots of the city-inspired watches and exclusive one-offs.
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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

Featuring Supreme, Palace, BAPE, fragment design and more.
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BAPE & Swatch Are Releasing a Line of City-Inspired Watches
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BAPE & Swatch Are Releasing a Line of City-Inspired Watches

Pre-releasing this Saturday.
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BAPE & PORTER Collide for a Colorful "Mix Camo" Capsule
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BAPE & PORTER Collide for a Colorful "Mix Camo" Capsule

Bright and bold.
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BAPE, Medicom Toy and Mika Ninagawa Debut Full, Color-Saturated Capsule Collection
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BAPE, Medicom Toy and Mika Ninagawa Debut Full, Color-Saturated Capsule Collection

50/50 Shark Hoodies and BE@RBRICKs join vibrant tees and clocks.
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BAPE's Iconic Roadsta Gets Turned Into a Jogging Shoe
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BAPE's Iconic Roadsta Gets Turned Into a Jogging Shoe

In three retro colorways.
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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

Featuring Supreme, Palace, KITH, BAPE, Stone Island and more.
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The “Glow-In-The-Dark” adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 Shines Bright in This Week's Footwear Drops
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The “Glow-In-The-Dark” adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 Shines Bright in This Week's Footwear Drops

Alongside releases from Nike, adidas, ASICS, and more.
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BAPE & Suicoke's Collaborative DAO Sandals Receive Western Release
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BAPE & Suicoke's Collaborative DAO Sandals Receive Western Release

An extended drop for the adventurous slip-on silhouette.
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