A Bathing Ape (BAPE)

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A Bathing Ape (BAPE) is a pioneering Japanese streetwear brand founded in 1993 by Nigo (Tomoaki Nagao) in Tokyo’s Ura-Harajuku district. The brand quickly became synonymous with vibrant, exclusive, and often playful urban fashion, catering to men, women, and children. BAPE is renowned for its bold graphics, camouflage patterns, and collaborations with pop culture icons, as well as its limited-edition releases that drive hype and collector demand. The brand operates numerous stores across Japan a...

nd major Asian cities, and has expanded into lifestyle products, cafes, and even art spaces like the Bape Gallery in Kyoto. BAPE’s influence extends globally, especially within hip-hop and celebrity circles, and it remains a cornerstone of contemporary streetwear culture.

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