At it’s height, BAPE held the crown of streetwear like no other. Since the brand was sold by founder NIGO for the bargain price of $3m, the brand’s relevance has faded to the point that its once iconic ape head and camo patterns are a rarity on streets now awash with box logos and avant-garde sportswear. This like many colabs today are just lazy marketing companies getting together. but that being said who wouldnt want a AAPE Camo Xbox One, on sale in Japan now.
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Tagged A Bathing Ape, Bape, Camo, Console, Gaming, One, Tech, Xbox
BAPE‘s signature TYPE 1 BAPEX timepiece will be making a return in a luxurious black and gold colorway. The piece, down to the strap and clasp is completely in gold, while a black dial and watch face with golden accents for numbers makes it easy to tell time. While it’s no secret the inspiration behind the watch’s design, further details include APE head and “MADE BY HUMAN” motifs that add a nice touch. The TYPE 1 BAPEX black/gold is now available to purchase at BAPE locations worldwide as well as its online store
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Tagged A Bathing Ape, Bape, Bapex, Type 1, Watch
A Bathing Ape celebrates its 21st Anniversary with a special-edition set of tees. The celebratory release will include a multicolored ape head tee design made with 21 ape heads and various camo pattern foil printed tees. Both designs are available in a choice of white and black and will release on April 1
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Tagged 21, 21st, A Bathing Ape, Anniversary, Bape, Birthday, Collection, T-Shirt
Both Billionaire Boys Club and A Bathing Ape are definers of ‘fresh’, and when the two come together, the result is undeniable. Such is the case with the recently unveiled collaborative project between BBC and BAPE, released in continuing celebration of A Bathing Ape’s 20th anniversary. The two brands come together to not only commemorate, but also celebrate their long-standing relationship – given Pharrell Williams and NIGO started Billionaire Boys Club in 2003. Accordingly, a series of t-shirts have been released with custom graphics that overlap BBC and BAPE’s intergalactic motifs. Look for the t-shirts to drop at Billionaire Boys Club in Tokyo and selected A Bathing Ape retail locations.
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Tagged A Bathing Ape, Bape, Billionaire Boys Club, Fashion, Streetwear
NOWHERE and A Bathing Ape present “BAPELAND,” an exhibition held in NIGO‘s former home and studio in Tokyo. Considered the heart and soul of the brand, NIGO’s former studio served as a repository for the vast trove pop-culture pieces the designer has accrued throughout his life. For the brand’s 20th anniversary, it has decided to open up the studio to let fans get a closer look at this treasure chest of good. The exhibition includes iconic BAPE pieces, cars, furniture, art, jewelry and much more. “BAPELAND” is running from now until November 24 in Tokyo so if you happen to be in the area, be sure to check it out.
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Tagged A Bathing Ape, Bape, Crib, Exhibition, Nigo, Nigo's House, Nowhere
On your ears and on the scene, the makers of Beats by Dr. Dre are hitting us with a limited edition solo HD headphone set in celebration of the 20th anniversary of cult-famous Japanese street-lifestyle brand BAPE. The Beats by Dr. Dre x NOWHERE/A BATHING APE piece will debut to Hong Kong and select places in the world, such as China and Japan, on November 16th, 2013. Anticipate the iconic BAPE-camouflage pattern to decorate the outside frame and the BAPE 20th anniversary logo stamped on the inside. This is the kind of coveted collector’s piece that people go apeshit over!!!!
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Tagged A Bathing Ape, Bape, Beats by Dre, Camo, HD, Headphones, Solo, Tech
Japanese cult label A Bathing Ape presents the TYPE 1 BAPEX for 2013 fall/winter. Furthering its bold aesthetics over two colorways in blue and green, the TYPE 1 BAPEX features a stainless steel bracelet and buckle in contrast to its bright display panel. With subtle BAPE accents throughout and slogan “MADE BY HUMAN” stamped at the panel’s lower, the timepiece is another standout item from the imprint’s forthcoming collection
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Tagged 2013, A Bathing Ape, Autumn Winter, Bape, Bapex, Rolex, Submariner, Type 1, Watch
A Bathing Ape has long held an affinity for authenticity and in doing so has rightfully sought out some of the industry’s best including Alpha Industries. Having been an important purveyor of combat-ready apparel, Alpha Industries’s iconic MA-1 is modified by A Bathing Ape to reflect a more fashion-forward fit with a slimmer profile. Available in both black and classic olive, the jacket is available now at select BAPE STORES around the world.
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Tagged A Bathing Ape, Alpha Industries, Bape, Bomber, Jacket, MA-1, Outerwear
Expanding its graphic-heavy releases to sporting accessories, A Bathing Ape presents the MILO GOLF BALL featuring BABY MILO’s face at its center. The iconic logo is featured across black, white and brown golf balls. Priced at ¥2,940 JPY (approximately £25), the A Bathing Ape MILO GOLF BALLS are now available via the BAPE online store.
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Mr. Bathing Ape — as its name suggests — is something like BAPE‘s grown-up, more sophisticated sibling, a line for those occasions when a camo hoodie and BAPE STAs just won’t cut it. From the looks of things in its Autumn Winter 2013 preview, you can expect preppy wardrobe staples like gold-buttoned blazers, striped oxford shirts and repp ties — all of them garments that wouldn’t look out-of-place on an Ivy League campus or corporate office. Keeping things grounded, meanwhile, are washed denim and a pair of simple camo sneakers that, despite the line’s mature vibes, retain A Bathing Ape‘s street edge. Buy the full collection on CNCPT
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Tagged 2013, Autumn Winter, Bape, CNCPT, Concept By Cruise, Mr Bathing Ape
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