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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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Sk8thing, Verdy, James Bond & More Look Back on BAPE’s 25-Year Reign in Streetwear
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Sk8thing, Verdy, James Bond & More Look Back on BAPE’s 25-Year Reign in Streetwear

Each touch upon some of their most cherished memories about the brand.
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POLLS: Best Collaborations From BAPE’s 25th Anniversary Exhibition
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POLLS: Best Collaborations From BAPE’s 25th Anniversary Exhibition

From Montblanc pens to Spalding basketball jerseys.
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BAPE Launches Co-Branded Ape Head Tee as HYPEFEST-Exclusive
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BAPE Launches Co-Branded Ape Head Tee as HYPEFEST-Exclusive

Comes with a matching key chain.
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A Closer Look at the BAPE x adidas Football Collection
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A Closer Look at the BAPE x adidas Football Collection

UltraBOOST and adizero 5-Star included.
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One Piece Rejoins AAPE BY A BATHING APE for Camouflage Pirate Gear
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One Piece Rejoins AAPE BY A BATHING APE for Camouflage Pirate Gear

Starring Luffy, Chopper and the rest of the Straw Hats.
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BAPE Gets Glitzy With Glimmering 25th Anniversary BE@RBRICK
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BAPE Gets Glitzy With Glimmering 25th Anniversary BE@RBRICK

Ape Head included.
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BAPE Teams up With G-SHOCK on an Exclusive 25th Anniversary Model
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BAPE Teams up With G-SHOCK on an Exclusive 25th Anniversary Model

Camo and Ape heads throughout.
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Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with These Five Luxurious Mooncakes
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Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with These Five Luxurious Mooncakes

890 calories of deliciousness.
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BAPE Teams up With Hebru Brantley & Social Status on a 1000% BE@RBRICK
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BAPE Teams up With Hebru Brantley & Social Status on a 1000% BE@RBRICK

To celebrate the Japanese stalwart’s 25th anniversary.
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Images of Possible BAPE x adidas UltraBOOST Sample Emerge
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Images of Possible BAPE x adidas UltraBOOST Sample Emerge

See how BAPE camo looks in Primeknit.
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BAPE Teases Star-Studded 25th Anniversary Collaborations
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BAPE Teases Star-Studded 25th Anniversary Collaborations

Everyone from Barbie to Swarovski.
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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’s CDG SHIRT box logo pieces, BAPE, Palace, Gucci and more.
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