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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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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 Fear of God Essentials, BAPE, Stone Island x Nike, Anti Social Social Club x NEIGHBORHOOD and more.
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POLLS: What Is Paris Saint-Germain's Best Fashion Collaboration?
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POLLS: What Is Paris Saint-Germain's Best Fashion Collaboration?

Everyone from sponsors Jordan Brand to colette has worked with the football team.
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Medicom Toy and BAPE Drop Camo Shark Hoodie BE@RBRICK
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Medicom Toy and BAPE Drop Camo Shark Hoodie BE@RBRICK

Dropping at the Japanese toymaker’s upcoming exhibition.
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Medicom Toy Taps UNDERCOVER, fragment design, BAPE and More for Exhibition '19 Tees
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Medicom Toy Taps UNDERCOVER, fragment design, BAPE and More for Exhibition '19 Tees

Heavyweight collaborators design their own limited edition BE@RTEE.
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BAPE Adds Leather Band Option to 1ST CAMO Type 3 BAPEX
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BAPE Adds Leather Band Option to 1ST CAMO Type 3 BAPEX

Luxe.
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BAPE & RETROSUPERFUTURE Team up on a Camo-Heavy Eyewear Capsule
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BAPE & RETROSUPERFUTURE Team up on a Camo-Heavy Eyewear Capsule

Featuring the Flat Top and Drew Mama models.
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7 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week
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7 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week

Featuring BAPE, Kapital, and Nas x Aimé Leon Dore.
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BAPE Designs Exclusive Capsule for Nikki Beach
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BAPE Designs Exclusive Capsule for Nikki Beach

Releasing via pop-up starting this Friday.
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BAPE Drops Range of ABC CAMO Durags & Shooting Sleeves for FW19
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BAPE Drops Range of ABC CAMO Durags & Shooting Sleeves for FW19

More summer accessories.
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8 Outlandishly-Essential Items for Summer Break
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8 Outlandishly-Essential Items for Summer Break

Enjoy the warmer months in style.
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EXCLUSIVE: BAPE & Montblanc Team-Up on a Range of Luxe Leather Goods
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EXCLUSIVE: BAPE & Montblanc Team-Up on a Range of Luxe Leather Goods

Luxury and streetwear mix once again.
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One Sneaker Can Change Everything: 'Stranger Things' Stars in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
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One Sneaker Can Change Everything: 'Stranger Things' Stars in This Week's Best Footwear Drops

Collaborative silhouettes from BAPE, GOLF le FLEUR*, AWAKE NY, Keith Haring & more also releasing.
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