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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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Here's a Look at Every Piece From the Upcoming BAPE x Champion Collaboration
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Here's a Look at Every Piece From the Upcoming BAPE x Champion Collaboration

Mark April 15 down in your diaries.
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A Closer Look at the UNDEFEATED x BAPE 2017 Spring/Summer Collection
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A Closer Look at the UNDEFEATED x BAPE 2017 Spring/Summer Collection

Dropping this Friday, April 14.
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BAPE Teases Upcoming Collaboration With UNDEFEATED
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BAPE Teases Upcoming Collaboration With UNDEFEATED

East meets West once again.
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BAPE and BOUNTY HUNTER Bring out The "Mad Shark" for Their Newest Collaboration
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BAPE and BOUNTY HUNTER Bring out The "Mad Shark" for Their Newest Collaboration

Two streetwear titans converge once again.
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SneakersNBonsai Gives the adidas UltraBOOST 3.0 a BAPE-Inspired Makeup
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SneakersNBonsai Gives the adidas UltraBOOST 3.0 a BAPE-Inspired Makeup

Featuring the streetwear giant’s 1st camo motif.
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10 Special Custom Sneaker Releases Unveiled via Instagram This Week
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10 Special Custom Sneaker Releases Unveiled via Instagram This Week

adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Beluga/Zebra” hybrid or an indigo hand-dipped Nike Air VaporMax?
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BAPE Welcomes Spring With Floral "Sakura" Tees
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BAPE Welcomes Spring With Floral "Sakura" Tees

Exclusive and limited.
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SneakersNBonsai Gives the adidas Iniki Runner BOOST the BAPE Camo Treatment
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SneakersNBonsai Gives the adidas Iniki Runner BOOST the BAPE Camo Treatment

A match made in heaven.
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#hypebeastkids: BAPE's Camo Sneakers Bring Big Hype to Little Feet
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#hypebeastkids: BAPE's Camo Sneakers Bring Big Hype to Little Feet

For the young Bapeheads.
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BAPE Will Unleash a Limited Edition Capsule of OG Shark Hoodies for 2017 Spring/Summer
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BAPE Will Unleash a Limited Edition Capsule of OG Shark Hoodies for 2017 Spring/Summer

For the diehard shark collectors out there.
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BAPE & NOWHERE Celebrate Their 24th Anniversary With Capsule Collection
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BAPE & NOWHERE Celebrate Their 24th Anniversary With Capsule Collection

April 1st marks the date.
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A Recap of All the Heat From Crepe City Spring 2017

A Recap of All the Heat From Crepe City Spring 2017

From vintage Air Maxes to the adidas 3D Runner.
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