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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 Drops Ape Head Wireless Charger
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BAPE Drops Ape Head Wireless Charger
For tech and fashion lovers alike.
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BAPE & Modernica Drop LA Exclusive Capsule
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BAPE & Modernica Drop LA Exclusive Capsule
Fiber Shell Chair included.
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Stadium Goods Provides a Look Into Its Coveted Winter Brands
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Stadium Goods Provides a Look Into Its Coveted Winter Brands
Presented by Stadium Goods
Warm essentials with style-sensibility.
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NIGO Returns to Sotheby's for “NIGOLDENEYE® Vol. 1.” Auction
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NIGO Returns to Sotheby's for “NIGOLDENEYE® Vol. 1.” Auction
The ultimate street culture auction is back.
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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, Stone Island, Bape, Palace and more.
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BAPE Adds Rhinestone Jewelry to Its Lineup
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BAPE Adds Rhinestone Jewelry to Its Lineup
More BAPE bling.
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How UGG Bought Its Way Back to Relevance
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How UGG Bought Its Way Back to Relevance
Is savvy marketing enough to gain streetwear’s trust?
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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, Takashi Murakami, OVO and more.
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BAPE Collaborates With Seiko on a Diver's Watch
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BAPE Collaborates With Seiko on a Diver's Watch
Dressed in ABC CAMO.
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Exclusive: Lil Wayne Stars in the UGG x BAPE SS19 Campaign
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Exclusive: Lil Wayne Stars in the UGG x BAPE SS19 Campaign
One of the year’s most surprising collaborations is nearly here.
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BAPE Finally Debuts in Russia With Special Pop-Up Event
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BAPE Finally Debuts in Russia With Special Pop-Up Event
A camouflage Bentley is the commemorative centerpiece.
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Take a Step Inside the BAPE x adidas Pop-Up in Atlanta
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Take a Step Inside the BAPE x adidas Pop-Up in Atlanta
Ahead of the Patriots vs. Rams battle.
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