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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 Some Exclusive Gifts for the New Year
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BAPE Drops Some Exclusive Gifts for the New Year

Starting the year off right with camo.
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BAPE x mastermind JAPAN Collection Hit the Shelves Today
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BAPE x mastermind JAPAN Collection Hit the Shelves Today

Instagram video confirms the hype.
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Medicom Toy's Bearbrick Dons BAPE's 1st Camo Shark Hoodie
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Medicom Toy's Bearbrick Dons BAPE's 1st Camo Shark Hoodie

Streetwear-clad Bearbricks.
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The Best Sneakers of 2016
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The Best Sneakers of 2016

Picked by the HYPEBEAST Team.
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The Best Streetwear Fashion Collaborations of 2016
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The Best Streetwear Fashion Collaborations of 2016

It was the year of the collab.
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BAPE Releases a New Limited Edition Transformers MP CONVOY Black Camo Version
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BAPE Releases a New Limited Edition Transformers MP CONVOY Black Camo Version

Part of a new collaboration with the franchise.
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An Exclusive Look Inside the Baby Milo Pop-Up in Hong Kong
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An Exclusive Look Inside the Baby Milo Pop-Up in Hong Kong

BAPE’s companion gets his own spotlight.
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The Best Streetwear Brands of 2016
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The Best Streetwear Brands of 2016

What was your favorite?
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The Full BAPE x mastermind JAPAN Collaboration Is Finally Unveiled
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The Full BAPE x mastermind JAPAN Collaboration Is Finally Unveiled

What we’ve all been waiting for.
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BAPE and mita sneakers' Limited Edition Reebok Question Mid Gets an Official Release Date
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BAPE and mita sneakers' Limited Edition Reebok Question Mid Gets an Official Release Date

Launching in just a few days.
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BAPE Is Opening Baby Milo Stores in Japan
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BAPE Is Opening Baby Milo Stores in Japan

Milo fans, rejoice.
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BAPE Brings Its Shark Motif to the MA-1
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BAPE Brings Its Shark Motif to the MA-1

One of BAPE’s signature looks comes to an iconic flight jacket.
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