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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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mastermind vs A BATHING APE® JAPAN Drops New Items for SS19
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mastermind vs A BATHING APE® JAPAN Drops New Items for SS19
Featuring choice outerwear options.
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BAPE Dresses Its Type 1 BAPEX With NATO Straps
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BAPE Dresses Its Type 1 BAPEX With NATO Straps
Decked out in black-and-gold.
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BAPE Unveils New BAPESTA Colorways for SS19
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BAPE Unveils New BAPESTA Colorways for SS19
Heat up your summer rotation.
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BAPE Drops Colorful Beach Collection for Summer
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BAPE Drops Colorful Beach Collection for Summer
Fun accessories for your next vacation.
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BAPE Drops ABC CAMO Rain Poncho
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BAPE Drops ABC CAMO Rain Poncho
Ready for the drip.
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BAPE & Medicom Toy Drop Full Capsule for SS19
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BAPE & Medicom Toy Drop Full Capsule for SS19
Featuring a new camo print.
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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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