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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's Tiger Print Kimono Deserves a Spot in Your Light Outerwear Rotation
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BAPE's Tiger Print Kimono Deserves a Spot in Your Light Outerwear Rotation

A touch of flair on a traditional garb.
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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, BAPE, NIKECRAFT, Dior and Palace.
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UPDATE: BAPE's UGG Collaboration Gets a Release Date
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UPDATE: BAPE's UGG Collaboration Gets a Release Date

A surprising team-up.
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BAPE Drops New Outdoor Camping Range With HELINOX
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BAPE Drops New Outdoor Camping Range With HELINOX

Perfect for those outdoor enthusiasts.
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BespokeIND Patches Custom Nike Air Force 1 With Classic Swoosh Renditions
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BespokeIND Patches Custom Nike Air Force 1 With Classic Swoosh Renditions

With logo references from NIGO, Virgil Abloh and Tyler, the Creator.
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BAPE Drops an Exclusive NYC-Themed Collection
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BAPE Drops an Exclusive NYC-Themed Collection

A tribute to the Big Apple.
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Marvel & BAPE Tease an Upcoming Retro-Themed Collaboration
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Marvel & BAPE Tease an Upcoming Retro-Themed Collaboration

Celebrating the debut looks of iconic superheroes.
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BAPE & NEIGHBORHOOD's Shark Hoodie Incense Chamber Receives an Official Release Date
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BAPE & NEIGHBORHOOD's Shark Hoodie Incense Chamber Receives an Official Release Date

A must-have for APE heads.
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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, mastermind JAPAN x BAPE, AWGE x NEEDLES and Palace.
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mastermind vs A BATHING APE® JAPAN Debuts a 2019 Summer Capsule
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mastermind vs A BATHING APE® JAPAN Debuts a 2019 Summer Capsule

Featuring a double-hooded Shark Hoodie.
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The BAPE x NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas Capsule Goes Global in This Week's Footwear Drops
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The BAPE x NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas Capsule Goes Global in This Week's Footwear Drops

Along with more collaborative models from Kiko Kostadinov, UNDERCOVER, JW Anderson, and more.
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BAPE Teases Upcoming SOPH.20 Collaborative Capsule
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BAPE Teases Upcoming SOPH.20 Collaborative Capsule

A 20th anniversary celebration.
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