Bape 07/08 Fall/Winter Collection
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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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Deep into winter, Bape will be releasing some new jackets as part of their 07/08 Fall/Winter Collection. Among the jackets are some leather jackets in either regular or hooded versions, complete with faux fur hood trims. Other releases will include knit and printed hoodies. Available this Saturday, January 5th at Bape Hong Kong.
Bape Hong Kong Store
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
Image: HYPEBEAST
New to Bape’s collection of footwear for the 2008 Spring/Summer Collection is the Bapesta 88. The high top 88 model includes a stitched leather upper with a safari-esque print. Bape’s shooting star logo can be seen along the back of the heel. Available now at Bape retailers.
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New for 2008 are a collection of Bape Shark hoodies. Unlike the previous releases, this new collection is comprised entirely of leather. Still perfect for hiding yourself from the world due to your lack of popularity. Four colors include black, navy blue, purple and beige. Don’t expect these things to come cheap. Available at Cliffedge.
Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse underwent the camo treatment which resulted in this special plush toy. Unlike the modern version of Mickey Mouse, this Bape release is based off of the original version of Mickey Mouse rather than the roundish more friendly contemporary style. Available through Cliffedge.
As part of the Bape Store Harajuku grand opening earlier this week, a series of apparel was released to commemorate the event. A t-shirt and hoodie each feature a re-appropriated Bape head with Harajuku on the back. Available now through Cliffedge.
Many say that since Bape stepped foot on American soil, it has lost its popularity amongst folks in Japan. But from the looks of these pictures, that might not be exactly true. The new Bape store opened today in Harajuku, Japan and over 1000 people lined up before 9AM to pick up goods including the offical Harajuku Bape tee as well as other items like the leather Shark Hoodie.
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Every year, Bape releases a new calender for that particular year and this year Bape has done the same releasing a 2008 calender. The Bape calender features the character Baby Milo in a different costume each month. If you like Bape and need to keep track of your dates, this calender might be something you’re looking for. Available now at Cliffedge.
A Bathing Ape has been at the heart of Japanese streetwear since almost day one. Nigo, the curator of the brand has taken it from a t-shirt line to a full blown clothing and lifestyle label with shops worldwide. Today is the opening of the Bape store in Harajuku and for this occasion, Bape has given out A Bathing Ape branded memo pads. You won’t be able to buy these unless of course through a “reseller”.
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In what is already shaping up to be THE collaboration of the year, Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants is teaming up with Bape on a series of products including a Bapesta. The Bapesta features patent Spongebob Yellow uppers includes Bob’s mug on the heel. Other items to show your fondness for a children’s cartoon include apparel and a plush doll. Be on the look out on your next trip to Asia as the 30 year old demographic will undoubtedly eat this up.
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The February 2008 issue of the Japanese magazine Eyescream has recently been released. We have already seen many magazines talking Bape in these past view years but everytime someone does it, we are still interested in Bape especially the lifestyle of the main man behind it, Nigo. The Bape feature will include a long interview with Nigo, Skate Thing, Teriyaki Boyz, Wonderwall’s Masamichi Katayama and many more. The book is now available at your local Japanese bookstores.
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The Bape Store in Hong Kong will round out the end of 2007 with the following items as part of their Fall/Winter Collection. Among the items are a varsity jacket, hoodies, denim and a wide range of accessories. The accessories include mini plush Baby Milos, belts, pillows, hats and wallets. Arriving at Bape Hong Kong on December 29th.
Bape Hong Kong Store
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
Image: HYPEBEAST
Bape and G-Shock have had a relatively long relationship spanning over several different collaborative efforts. Their latest DW5600 features a black body with a brown camo dial. A red Bape Head has also been inserted against the dial’s backdrop. Available now at Cliffedge.
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