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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 Rings in SS19 With New BAPESTA Colorways
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BAPE Rings in SS19 With New BAPESTA Colorways
Fresh kicks for the warmer months ahead.
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BAPE Debuts New Hoodies & T-Shirts for 26th Anniversary Collection
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BAPE Debuts New Hoodies & T-Shirts for 26th Anniversary Collection
A commemorative run of graphic goods.
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BAPE Unveils Full DC Comics Collaboration
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BAPE Unveils Full DC Comics Collaboration
And an homage to Adam West’s OG suit.
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BAPE Teases New Collaboration With DC Comics
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BAPE Teases New Collaboration With DC Comics
12-years since the original.
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BAPE Teases the Arrival of Its Formula 1 Collaboration
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BAPE Teases the Arrival of Its Formula 1 Collaboration
Racing in stores soon.
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BAPE and mastermind JAPAN Unleash Hong Kong Exclusive Capsule
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BAPE and mastermind JAPAN Unleash Hong Kong Exclusive Capsule
Ape Heads and skulls throughout.
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BAPE LA Drops First Anniversary LA Lakers-Inspired Collection
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BAPE LA Drops First Anniversary LA Lakers-Inspired Collection
Reworking the iconic 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 Supreme, BAPE, KAWS, Palace and more.
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Ben Baller Designs BAPE-Inspired Puffy Link Chain for Kid Cudi
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Ben Baller Designs BAPE-Inspired Puffy Link Chain for Kid Cudi
Featuring “stoner eyes” requested by Cudi.
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F.C.R.B. Drops Teaser for BAPE Football Apparel Collaboration
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F.C.R.B. Drops Teaser for BAPE Football Apparel Collaboration
The print-heavy collection was modelled by the fictional Japanese team.
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BAPE & Medicom Toy Ready 1000% "ABC CAMO" BE@RBRICKs
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BAPE & Medicom Toy Ready 1000% "ABC CAMO" BE@RBRICKs
Available in classic green, pink and blue.
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BAPE Set to Release Colorful "Busy Works Store" Collection
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BAPE Set to Release Colorful "Busy Works Store" Collection
Includes frisbees, clocks, rugs, and more.
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