New from the Japanese brand, A Bathing Ape, comes a series of three new denim Bapesta sneakers. Utilizing denim and a stripe pattern, these new Bapestas also feature the Ape logo as well as a rope “A Bathing Ape” logo on the back of the shoe. The sneakers come in three colorways and are perfect Summer shoes. Available now at Cliffedge.
Releasing as part of Bape’s Black Label collection are two spin-offs of Bape’s popular Shark and Tiger hoodies. The black t-shirts feature tonal prints complete with a mock zip up motif down the middle. The Bapexclusive tees will release May 1st and available only to Bapexclusive members.
Also releasing will be a pair of the Bapesta 88. They will retail for 17,640 Yen and will be available on April 27th.
New to Bape’s collection of footwear for the 2008 Spring/Summer Collection is the Bapesta 88. The high top 88 model includes a stitched leather upper with a safari-esque print. Bape’s shooting star logo can be seen along the back of the heel. Available now at Bape retailers.
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In what is already shaping up to be THE collaboration of the year, Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants is teaming up with Bape on a series of products including a Bapesta. The Bapesta features patent Spongebob Yellow uppers includes Bob’s mug on the heel. Other items to show your fondness for a children’s cartoon include apparel and a plush doll. Be on the look out on your next trip to Asia as the 30 year old demographic will undoubtedly eat this up.
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