A Bathing Ape news and archive

‘Bape opens in Paris and takes control of European strategy,’ Adrien Kunz-Aubert, general manager Europe

On the occasion of the opening of the A Bathing Ape boutique, often shortened to BAPE, FashionUnited met with Adrien Kunz-Aubert, general manager Europe, to learn more about the brand's new development strategy in Europe and, in particular, in France. A Bathing Ape boutique located in le Marais: does this signal end of BAPE representation by...

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BAPE to hold first Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo show as part of ‘by R’ project

A Bathing Ape (BAPE) is set to hold its first fashion show in its hometown of Tokyo as the brand continues celebrations for its 30th anniversary year. The streetwear label, founded by Nigo in 1993, has been added to the Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo SS24 line up, with the event set to take place between August 28 and September 2. BAPE’s show, which...

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Hugo reveals collaborative capsule with Mr. Bathing Ape

German fashion label Hugo has revealed a new collaboration with Mr. Bathing Ape, the formalwear arm of popular streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE). The limited edition capsule collection sees the duo bring together their individual aesthetics to offer a reinterpreted take on streetwear style. Releasing for pre-fall 2022, pieces in the line...

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Alpha Industries launches capsule with Aape by A Bathing Ape

Military-inspired fashion house Alpha Industries has released a collection with the Japanese label, Aape by A Bathing Ape (BAPE), offering a line infusing street style trends with military DNA. The seven-piece collection includes the likes of bomber jackets and fleeces next to more casual items, such as sweatshirts and jogging bottoms. Each...

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BAPE releases capsules in collaboration with Barbour and Pink Panther

Japanese cult streetwear brand, A Bathing Ape (BAPE), has revealed its recent collaborative capsules with British outerwear label Barbour and award-winning animation Pink Panther. In the two highly contrasting collections, BAPE captures the essence of each distinct brand while staying true to its own identity. Within its Barbour capsule,...

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Tommy Hilfiger launches capsule collection with AAPE by A Bathing Ape

Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled a 90s-inspired menswear capsule collection with Japanese streetwear label AAPE by A Bathing Ape that will go on sale on July 11. The menswear collection draws inspiration from ’90s street style and features polos, denim jackets, T-shirts, footwear, and accessories, which fuses Tommy Hilfiger’s signature red, white and...