Bape frequently collaborates with other brands and features characters from popular media such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Marvel comics characters, Nintendo, DC Comics, and Hello Kitty and the Sanrio Family. These designs are used throughout the Bathing Ape range, on goodies, accessories, hoodies, jackets, T-shirts and shoes.
On February 1, 2011, it was announced that A Bathing Ape had been sold to Hong Kong fashion conglomerate I.T Group. I.T purchased a 90.27% stake in A Bathing Ape. In a transaction encompassing HK$ 21,850,000 (approx. US$ 2.8 million), I.T purchased a total of 668 shares.
In 1997, Nigo released his debut album Ape Sounds under Mo'Wax, with DJ/Producer James Lavelle of UNKLE. Nigo is also co-owner and head designer of Pharrell Williams ' clothes brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream. On February 1, 2011, it was announced that A Bathing Ape had been sold to Hong Kong fashion conglomerate I.T Group.
According to Nigo, the name BAPE is a reference to A Bathing Ape in Lukewarm Water. Japanese people typically have daily baths in water at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 °F). As such, to bathe in lukewarm water is to complacently overindulge.
Deciding to start his own brand, he named it after the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. According to Nigo, the name "BAPE" is a reference to "A Bathing Ape in Lukewarm Water". Japanese people typically have daily baths in water at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 °F).
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Well-known for his laidback persona and youthful free spirit, BAPE's bright and flashy aesthetic fit perfectly with Pharrell's personal style, and his success was coupled with a greater attention being paid to BAPE stateside, though the brand remained scarce due to the absence of American stockists.
Looking back over its rich history, Harajuku, the birthplace of A BATHING APE® and Shinjuku's neon district are shining examples of modern Japan that are more relevant than ever on the international stage.
2002Back in 2002, Supreme and BAPE actually did get together for a collaborative Bogo T-shirt but, like most stuff that Supreme creates with other streetwear labels, it was a one-off tee rather than a full capsule.
Other notable brands that Supreme had collaborated with includes Kangol, Emilio Pucci, AntiHero Skateboards, New Era, True Religion, A Bathing Ape, Nike, Fox, Vans, The North Face, Spitfire Wheels, Champion, Stussy, Comme des Garçons, Timberland, Lacoste, Thrasher Magazine, Independent Trucks and many others.
51 years (December 23, 1970)Nigo / Age
One of the reasons why its so expensive is because of all the hype surrounding it and the marking. There are a few BAPE items that sell out quickly and they're hard to keep in stock. The high demand is what allows the brand to raise the price and as long as people are willing to pay the price it's going to stay high.
So who was the first rapper to wear Bape? As it turns out, it was actually Biggie. In a recent episode of Complex's Sneaker Shopping, Soulja Boy, aka 'Big Draco' claimed that he was the first person to wear Bape's.
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DJ NIGOHuman Made is a Japanese fashion label, founded by fashion designer and music producer/DJ NIGO, in 2010. NIGO started up this brand in order to create things he was not able to with his revolutionary, trendsetting streetwear brand - A Bathing Ape (BAPE).
Average percent error (APE) is an indication of the bias of an equation while the average absolute percent error (AAPE) is an indication of the accuracy.
Deciding to start his own brand, he named it after the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. According to Nigo, the name "BAPE" is a reference to "A Bathing Ape in Lukewarm Water". Japanese people typically have daily baths in water at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 °F).
On February 1, 2011, it was announced that A Bathing Ape had been sold to Hong Kong fashion conglomerate I.T Group. I.T purchased a 90.27% stake in A Bathing Ape. In a transaction encompassing HK$ 21,850,000 (approx. US$ 2.8 million), I.T purchased a total of 668 shares. Exact details regarding the creative future and expansion of A Bathing Ape are unknown; however, A Bathing Ape founder Nigo remained on board as the Creative Director for the next two years.
Bape is a popular Japanese street fashion brand and with many celebrities appearing in magazines and catalogs wearing Bape's clothing.
The brand specializes in men's, women's and children's lifestyle and street wear, running 19 stores in Japan, including Bape Stores, Bape Pirate Stores, Bape Kids Stores, Bapexclusive Aoyama, and Bapexclusive Kyoto. The Kyoto store also includes Bape Gallery, a space used for various events and art shows sponsored by Bape.
The company previously operated (Busy Work Shop), Bape Cuts hair salon, Bape Café, BABY MILO and The cay Soldier. Nigo also founded the secondary lines AAPE (by A Bathing Ape) and BAPY (Busy Working Lady). In 2011, the company was sold to Hong Kong fashion conglomerate I.T Group for about $2.8 Million. Nigo left the brand in 2013.
In late 2018, the firm announced that it will produce a tie-in fashion line based on the Disney animated film Ralph Breaks the Internet, marking this as the first time BAPE has directly partnered with Disney.