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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 China Celebrates Its 8th Anniversary With Exclusive Capsule
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BAPE China Celebrates Its 8th Anniversary With Exclusive Capsule

Shark Hoodie masks included.
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First Look at the BAPE x Bell & Ross Exclusive Camo Timepiece
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First Look at the BAPE x Bell & Ross Exclusive Camo Timepiece

The watchmaker also teased a camo racing plane.
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A BAPE x NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas NMD TS1 Surfaces
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A BAPE x NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas NMD TS1 Surfaces

Coming together once again.
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BAPE Reinterprets Its Shark Hoodie in Luxe Leather
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BAPE Reinterprets Its Shark Hoodie in Luxe Leather

A winter must-have.
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A Bathing Ape Doubles-Up on Star Logos for Latest BAPE STA
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A Bathing Ape Doubles-Up on Star Logos for Latest BAPE STA

A nice little update.
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BAPE Taps Kid Cudi, Pusha T, Wiz Khalifa & More for 25th Anniversary BAPE HEADS SHOW
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BAPE Taps Kid Cudi, Pusha T, Wiz Khalifa & More for 25th Anniversary BAPE HEADS SHOW

Cop tickets before they sell out.
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BAPE Releases More Fire Pattern Gear for FW18
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BAPE Releases More Fire Pattern Gear for FW18

It’s lit.
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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 BAPE x adidas Snowboarding, Off-White, CDG, and Supreme.
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AAPE By A Bathing Ape & Steven Harrington Unveil Special Capsule
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AAPE By A Bathing Ape & Steven Harrington Unveil Special Capsule

Limited vinyl figures, graphic tees, and more.
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BAPE Debuts All-New 1ST Camo Shark Masks for Fall/Winter 2018
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BAPE Debuts All-New 1ST Camo Shark Masks for Fall/Winter 2018

Cold weather gear.
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A Full Look at the UNDEFEATED x BAPE x Timberland Collection
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A Full Look at the UNDEFEATED x BAPE x Timberland Collection

Five Strikes, APE Heads and Trees.
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UNDEFEATED x BAPE x Timberland's Boot Collab Gets Official Imagery
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UNDEFEATED x BAPE x Timberland's Boot Collab Gets Official Imagery

Along with a confirmed release date.
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