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Looking for a new pair of sneakers for the spring rotation? Plenty of veterans in the sneaker collaboration space are dropping off their latest creations this week. Bape has linked back up with Adidas for a celebratory take on the Campus 80s, Jeff Staple has designed two pairs of the Puma Suede, Stüssy offers a […]
In 2003, Bape and Adidas teamed up for the first time to release the “Super Ape Star,” sparking a partnership that would leave an imprint on the culture and endure two decades. This year not only marks the 20th Anniversary of the brands’ collaboration, but Bape itself is celebrating 30 years in the streetwear business. In […]
Why hasn’t Nike sued Bape? The question lingered for years, popping up in discussions about intellectual property ownership in footwear and as a defense employed by designers who earned lawsuits from Nike for copying its most recognizable silhouettes. A Bathing Ape—Bape for short—was founded in Japan in 1993 and emerged in the US 10 years […]
For years, many have speculated about why Nike hadn’t taken aggressive legal action against Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape, BAPE, after it had released several sneakers that appeared to be clear derivatives of its own designs. The question regained momentum over the past few years, as Nike targeted independent sneaker companies that sold an ‘inspired’ […]
Halloween is less than a week away. If you didn’t end up buying a costume yet, don’t sweat it. You might as well put those hard earned dollars to picking up some fresh new wares from a number of great releases this week. Cactus Plant Flea Market is set to drop a collaborative apparel collection […]
The last days of summer are ticking away. Before you know it, you’ll be meeting up with friends after school or be locked in the library studying for finals. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to look your best when the school semester kicks off. Thankfully, a number of great labels have released some […]
For BAPE®️’s latest collaboration, the iconic streetwear label teams up with Parisian label A.P.C on an expansive “interaction” that encompasses their individual identities and creative history. Founded in Paris by Jean Touitou in 1987, A.P.C is renowned for its understated, youthful elegance and impressive fit, along with its clean lines and minimalist seasonal collections. Arguably one of the first fashion brands to […]
Yes, summer break really did just fly by. While it’s still the perfect weather to buy some summer essentials for those late summer cookouts, you have to start thinking about how you’re going to move this upcoming school semester. A new pair of sneakers is always a good place to start when it comes to […]
New Balance and BAPE®️ have joined forces once again, following 2021’s well-received 2002R silhouette, with three iterations of the 57/40 sneaker. Utilising both brands’ infamous colour scheme, each silhouette takes inspiration from the look of athletes and weekend warriors on their way to the game or the gym. Adjacent to the fighter jet-inspired motifs, which are present along the heel […]
A BATHING APE®️ and Monkey47 have joined forces to launch an exclusive bottle and apparel collection. Highlighted by a bottle of Schwarzwald Dry Gin, the collaboration sees a slew of fresh designs which combine Monkey 47’s unique ethos and BAPE’s iconic design style. While the bottle itself houses the gin brand’s traditional robust flavour, on the outside, the traditional BAPE®️ […]
