DiscussierA Bathing Ape (BAPE)
A Bathing Ape, commonly known as BAPE, is a Japanese streetwear brand founded in 1993 by Tomoaki Nagao, known professionally as Nigo, in the Ura-Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan. The brand name is a reference to the Japanese expression 'a bathing ape in lukewarm water,' describing someone who overindulges in luxury. BAPE became a pioneering force in Japanese streetwear, known for its bold, colorful designs and limited production runs that created fervent demand. The brand's most recogniz...