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Chocoolate 3rd Anniversary x A Bathing Ape “Chocoolate” Collection
Original at busyworkshop (WordPress)
• Tue, Nov 10
By wmsone A Bathing Ape team up with Hong Kong based label Chocoolate on a new set of collaborative items which will see a launch within their 6-day pop-up store opening. Included are tees, caps, and mugs as well as a special edition gold set featuring one of each items in a black/gold color scheme. All o...
A Bathing Ape- Bape check belt & Bape check baby Milo toy
Original at legendblog (WordPress)
• Sun, Nov 8
By amirabd89 New Bathing Ape belts for the 09′ fall/winter collection…Also released are the Bape Chec New Bathing Ape belts for the 09′ fall/winter collection…Also released are the Bape Chec
Bape Holiday 2009 Bape Sta 88
Original at moxcrazay (WordPress)
• Mon, Nov 2
By mox The Bape Sta 88 has been released over the weekened in a new black/green colorway, taking its color inspiration from the American Express card. Look out for it at A Bathing Ape stores around the globe now. The Bape Sta 88 has been released over the weekened in a new black/green colorway, takin...
A Bathing Ape Bapesta - Crocodile - Holiday 2009 Release
Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Mon, Oct 26
A Bathing Ape continues to put to use several unique patterns and designs on their classic silhouettes, as here we feature two colorways in the Bathing Ape Bapestas which feature crocodile. Both featuring monotone designs, one yields a white/white colorway while the second features a b...
New A Bathing Ape Bapex Watches Coming Soon
Original at grimegarms.co.uk
• Mon, Oct 26
By grimegarms “Modeled on an iconic Rolex Submariner shape, the Bape Bapex line-up has been refreshed once more. The watch comes in three new colourways – gold, silver and black. All three have matching dials and diving ring. All three will be available soon from Bape stores.” – Taken from Hypebeast.com!
Bape Mountain Soldier Boots – Winter 2009
Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Mon, Oct 19
As part of their Fall / Winter 2009 collection, A Bathing Ape has released three colorways in their hiking boot, appropriately named the Bape Mountain Soldier. The silhouette comes in three colorways including black and brown leather, as well as a beige version construction from suede. O...
A Bathing Ape - Ostrich Bapesta Pack - Fall 2009 Collection
Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Sun, Oct 11
A Bathing Ape is welcoming in the Fall season with their Ostrich Bapesta Pack, which consists of three colorways in the classic low cut Bapesta silhouette. They will come in brown/black/white, red/baby blue/white, and all-white colorways, all of which yield ostrich skin along the uppe...
A Bathing Ape Bapesta
Original at Complex.com
• Tue, Jul 14
Not to beat a dead horse, but Jay-Z might’ve been on to something when he spit that “black for a year straight” line. Last week we highlighted the ten best black items of the summer, and today we’re co-signing these murdered-out Bapes. That’s right, black Bapes for summer. You ask why? We ask wh...
A History of Absurd BAPE-Branded Products
Original at Complex.com
• Mon, Jul 6
• Each New Year’s, card-carrying Bape members can show their membership Bapex and get the year’s new roll of Bape toilet paper with every purchase at the flagship stores. Make that shit last! Forget sneakers—A Bathing Ape makes everything from credit cards to toothbrushes.
A Bathing Ape SS ‘09 Accessories New Releases
Original at busyworkshop (WordPress)
• Mon, May 4
By wmsone A Bathing Ape drop some new releases featuring their official mascot, Baby Milo. This latest batch of product introduces Baby Milo candy in paint bucket packaging, Baby Milo head pillows, a metallic mini backpack and matching metallic keychain. All items are now available through A Bath...
A Bathing Ape Roadsta - April 2009 Collection
Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Mon, Apr 13
• 3 related articles
A Bathing Ape has recently released several colorways in their classic Roadsta model that are labeled as part of their April 2009 Collection. Included are five new color combinations that are bound to turn heads. Essentially, they all feature tonal uppers composed of suede, premium leat...
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Bape Roadsta - 16th Anniversary
Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Wed, Apr 1
To celebrate the its sixteenth anniversary, A Bathing Ape has decided to release six colorways in their popular Bape Roadstas. They all feature bright, vibrant colorways constructed from patent leather along with a perforated toebox for breathability. The shoes also feature an air bub...
Even Megan Fox’s Tongue Looks Tasty
Original at Complex.com
• Wed, Apr 1
By bfred Nigo steps down as President of A Bathing Ape, but stays on as head designer. [High Snobiety] Rock some retro Japanese movie monsters on your feet with the Puma Monster Pack. [Nice Kicks] And speaking of Japan, round your April Fool’s Day out with some of the country’s best pranks. [DoubleVik...
Nigo Cedes Roles at A Bathing Ape
Original at Women's Wear Daily
• Wed, Apr 1
by Julee Kaplan Nigo, the Japanese fashion designer who has gathered a cult following for his A Bathing Ape streetwear brand, is stepping down as president and director of the brand he founded in 1993. Subscribe now to WWD.COM, for complete access to ...
A Bathing Ape Bapesta - Sparkly Patent Leather
Original at solesirius.com
• Mon, Mar 30
By Sole Sirius Bathing Ape is know for it’s unique and bright colorways. The latest are several Bapesta models done up in a classic red/white blue/white, beige/white and a white on white. Every Bapesta include a matching translucent sole and patent leather portions that feature metallic flakes. Availa...
A Bathing Ape Bapesta - Sparkly Patent Leather
Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Mon, Mar 30
By Kevin A Bathing Ape has just released several new colorways in their classic Bapesta model. Shown here are pictures of sever color combinations including red/white, blue/white, beige, and brown.white. Highlighting the shoes are the patent leather portions which feature metallic flakes, fe...
Yoshitomo Nara
Original at Asia Pacific Arts Online Magazine
• Sat, Mar 21
CA Pharrell Williams partnered with A Bathing Ape (BAPE) designer Nigo Nagao to open the Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream clothing store in New York. Meanwhile, Lil Wayne is frequently seen in BAPE hoodies, as he does what he does to defend his ...
A Bathing Ape (BAPE) - Skullsta Sneakers
Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Mon, Feb 23
By scarlett As Spring and Summer continues to gradually approach, so do the crazy sneaker releases. Bape has released info and images on their latest releases scheduled to hit retailers for the warmer months to come. The model in question today has been dubbed the Skullsta which closely resembles the...
Pitti Uomo goes Undercover
Original at GQ
• Mon, Feb 23
He also started a Harajuku store with Nigo 15 years ago; that shop, Nowhere, is where both A Bathing Ape and Undercover got their start.) Takahashi follows Martin Margiela, Adam Kimmel, and this past season's honoree, Thom Browne. To post a comment, ...
Tag, this artist is definitely it
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Fri, Feb 20
CA After Nigo helped create packaging for an exhibition of KAWS' "Simpsons"-inspired paintings, KAWS and the designer collaborated on three seasons of BAPE (as A Bathing Ape is alternately known) clothing and shoes. And their wares began taking off in the ...
Upcoming Foreign Artist: Teriyaki Boyz
Original at marshallmatthews (WordPress)
• Thu, Feb 12
By Marshall Matthews The Teriyaki Boyz are like all-star hip hop team of Japan, as they represent different groups in Japan but occasionally come together to collaborate under the name Teriyaki Boyz. The group was formed by A Bathing Ape (BAPE) creator and DJ Nigo. Thus, The Teriyaki Boyz can be seen rockin a...
A Bathing Ape 2009 Spring/Summer February Releases
Original at th3nr (WordPress)
• Sun, Feb 8
• 3 related articles
By Th3 New Regime This weekend, A Bathing Ape introduces some new items from their 2009 Spring/Summer collection. With Valentine’s Day just a week away, Bape has released some Valentine’s Day themed items which includes a hoodie and a mesh cap. There are also some interesting jackets and accessories that...
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Talking Teriyaki with J-hop's biggest export
Original at The Japan Times
• Thu, Jan 29
Japan - is the group's DJ and creative brainchild, Nigo — the fashion designer behind internationally renowned streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (aka Bape). ...
In NY, a Yen for Japanese Shops
Original at Washington Post
• Tue, Jan 6
United States - Also nearby is A Bathing Ape -- or, more familiarly, Bape -- which is credited with introducing Japanese street fashion to these shores. ...
honeyee.com - BLOG Updated
Original at FRESHNESS
• Thu, Dec 18
By X honeyee.com is one of the most respected websites on the internet and it’s BLOG portion of the website just got an update. The honeyee BLOG now features Nigo of A Bathing Ape as well as Neil Hartmann, ARATA, the return of Neighborhood’s Tetsu Nishiyama, and more. You can visit the honeyee BLOG...
A ape ring
Original at blog.gorilli.com
• Thu, Dec 4
By Raoul Bape presented their new ring. Bape is one of the fastest growed brands of the Japan. Exterminated over 1 billion dollar. They got some experiential item’s but their classic branding is still the best. The ring got the bape “head” logo and the “R”. It also includes A Bathing Ape in craved on the i...
A Bathing Ape
Original at TIME
• Sun, Nov 30
- Nov 30, 2008 Chances are you'll see the silhouette of a heavy-browed gorilla, the logo of the graphic designer's company, A BATHING APE — a streetwear icon that grew out ...
Plenty of trendy books available for fashion, design and style fans
Original at Arizona Daily Star
• Fri, Nov 28
AZ - Nov 28, 2008 A Bathing Ape" by Nigo (Rizzoli International Publications, $60). When Nigo founded the BAPE label in Harajuku, Tokyo, some 15 years ago, ...
Harajuku in peril? | The Japan Times Online
Original at The Japan Times
• Mon, Nov 24
Over the last few years, hoodies and sneakers from Harajuku-based indie label A Bathing Ape have become coveted items for hip-hoppers worldwide. The book version of FRUiTS magazine, a collection of Harajuku fashion street snaps taken by ...
Complex interviews Nigo from A Bathing Ape
Original at blog.gorilli.com
• Wed, Nov 12
By 7t7 Gorilli via Complex Celebrating A Bathing Ape’s 15th anniversary this year, Complex caught up with Nigo for their November 2008 issuem as the Japanese empire continues its strong presence in the heart of the streetwear scene with a focus on more contemporary designs. It’s been 15 years s...
A Bathing Ape - Purple Leather V-Bomber Jacket for Sale
Original at robbywells (WordPress)
• Mon, Nov 3
By Robby Wells After 2 years of collecting dust, I decided to finally start to liquidate a few years of insane, totally unjustified and unwarranted clothing purchases. And I am starting with this super duper totally rare purple leather jacket from A Bathing Ape. I have not worn this jacket in over 2 years,...
Cheap Nike Air Jordan Fusions, Air Jordan 2 3 4 5 9 Fusion Wholesale - eCoustics.com
Original at eCoustics.com
• Wed, Oct 22
Cheap Nike Air Jordan Fusions, Air Jordan 2 3 4 5 9 Fusion Wholesale press release) - Oct 22, 2008 We are one of the leading exporters of the brand clothes such as A Bathing Ape, Billionaire Boys Club, LRG, CLH, Cristian Audigier, Ed Hardy, Red Monkey, ...
Bape - A Bathing Ape - Bapesta 88 Low & High - Track Pack
Original at KicksOnFire.com
• Tue, Sep 30
• 10 related articles
By Kevin A Bathing Ape is scheduled to release the Bapesta 88 Track Pack. The pack consists of several models that draw inspiration from both hiking and tracking shoes. As you can see, the Bapesta 88 Low and High are the models of choice, and are seen in four different colorways. No word yet as to their [...]
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Brand Profile: Neighborhood
Original at Complex.com
• Mon, Sep 22
NY - Neighborhood’s recent collabos with the likes of Stussy and A Bathing Ape have put it on the US streetwear radar, but it’s still hard to find—it’s sold at ...
West Side Stories
Original at Style.com
• Fri, Aug 15
- Pharrell Williams showed off a diamond-encrusted A Bathing Ape Casio watch customized by Jacob the Jeweler. "It's one of a kind," Williams said, ...
Re: fashion comes first
Original at 2TheAdvocate
• Sun, Aug 10
LA - Aug 10, 2008 Yes, that is Cornelius and crew in the original “Planet of the Apes” playing, a reference to the Japanese label A Bathing Ape, an extremely popular line of ...
When status is the style
Original at Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Sat, Jul 12
MN - Rare clothing labels such as A Bathing Ape (BAPE) and Red Monkey have become sought after by consumers since rappers began name-dropping them in lyrics. ...
How to profit from your holiday
Original at Times Online
• Fri, Jul 11
UK - Collectible limited-edition clothes by A Bathing Ape, the Tokyo streetwear label, start at about £20. Jackets sell for about £300 to £400 and one rare ...
Essence '08 highlighted by new stage, familiar acts - The Times-Picayune
Original at NOLA.com
• Tue, Jul 8
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com Essence '08 highlighted by new stage, familiar acts The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - If Chris Brown doesn't have a sponsorship deal with Japanese clothing company A Bathing Ape -- abbreviated in hip-hop circles as BAPE -- he should. ...
Essence '08 highlighted by new stage, familiar acts - The Times-Picayune
Original at The Times-Picayune
• Mon, Jul 7
NOLA.com Essence '08 highlighted by new stage, familiar acts NOLA.com, LA - If Chris Brown doesn't have a sponsorship deal with Japanese clothing company A Bathing Ape -- abbreviated in hip-hop circles as BAPE -- he should. ...
Coming Soon: A Bathing Ape (Bape) - the Book
Original at Fashiontribes.com
• Fri, Jun 20
By Lesley Scott The mix of swagger with elegance, populism and cultish exclusivity, and a hardcore commitment to reinvention created an equally hardcore group of high profile fans, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, the Beastie Boys, Nas, Mos Def, and Pharrell Williams.
Mischa Barton's Billionaire Boys Club
Original at Infos Jeunes France
• Thu, Jun 19
France - Jun 19, 2008 Billionaire Boys Club is a luxury clothing line established by Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes and Nigo, founder of BAPE (A Bathing Ape). ...
Bape Black Label Roadsta
Original at Bay Area Kicks
• Mon, Jun 16
By Kori Ellis The black-on-black color scheme works very well with the design of this shoe. Multiple shades and textures of black are used, including a bit of patent leather. The black-on-black star on the side of the shoe looks especially smooth. If you wanted to spice these kicks up, you could add colore...
Golden version of the BAPE Nintendo DS Lite
Original at High Tech Lounge
• Mon, Jun 9
NY - Ever since A Bathing Ape, or BAPE for short, got a little more mainstream, the brand hasn’t quite been quite as popular in its native Japan. ...
The Last Days Of Disco
Original at Interior Design
• Thu, Jun 5
A Bathing Ape, the cult street-wear label based in Tokyo, has gone through more permutations than a hip-hop mix.
Bape 2008 Spring and Summer Collection
Original at Kineda
• Fri, May 9
• 2 related articles
By Terry Ng On Saturday May 10th, Bape will be releasing their Spring and Summer collection of tees, sneakers and other goods. The new designs feature vivid colors and a variety of floral and plaid patterns. Visit A Bathing Ape to see the Spring ...
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Live and let DIY - guardian.co.uk
Original at music.guardian.co.uk
• Fri, May 9
Live and let DIY guardian.co.uk, UK - Nigo's fashion label, A Bathing Ape, which produces the shoes, is now a multimillion dollar streetwear brand with more than 16 stores in Japan, ...
Nigo, the man behind A Bathing Ape, opens his LA store on Melrose - Los Angeles Times
Original at latimes.com
• Sun, Apr 27
Los Angeles Times Nigo, the man behind A Bathing Ape, opens his LA store on Melrose Los Angeles Times, CA - Nigo, founder of A Bathing Ape, in his line: T-shirt, jeans, cap and hoodie with an embroidered panda. In town from Japan, the line's founder gets a visit ...
A Bathing Ape Opens Store in Los Angeles
Original at Kineda
• Thu, Apr 24
By Terry Ng The rumors of a Bape store in Los Angeles are official true. After the huge entourage of fans and celebs alike in attendance of the grand opening , there’s no doubt the Bape machine lives on and lives strong. Peep the complete Bape LA ...
Bathing Ape Profile - Portfolio.com
Original at Conde Nast Portfolio
• Tue, Oct 9
Feltwell is the head of international development at A Bathing Ape, or Bape, as it is known. During the past five years, the Nigo-designed $300 camouflage hoodies and the $190 patent-leather Bapesta sneakers have become the outerwear ...