Bape
BAPE — aka A BATHING APE — is a popular Japanese streetwear brand best known for their signature camouflage pattern and ape logo. Founded in 1993 by designers Nigo and Sk8thing, the brand's identity was created from Nigo's love of pop culture — especially Planet Of The Apes. Now one of the most-known streetwear brands in the world, BAPE has their own line of footwear — featuring models like the Apesta and the Roadsta — and are also frequent adidas collaborators, having worked on models like the NMD R1 and the Superstar. Read the articles below to learn more about BAPE's in-line and collaborative footwear projects.
Bape
BAPE CLUTCH STA “Faux Croc” Releases This Weekend
One of the longest running disputes in footwear came to an end with Nike v. BAPE reaching legal conclusion last week. Though the agreement will...
The BAPE SK8 STA Surfaces For The First Time Since Legal Settlement
BAPE’s product line will undergo big changes in the near future. The Japanese brand settled a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Nike earlier this month,...
BAPE Makes Light Of Ongoing Legal Battles With An adidas Lawsuit Collaboration
Having spread its influence on a variety of adidas Originals, BAPE now brings its renowned hallmarks to the brand’s skate line with an adidas Lawsuit...
A Bathing Ape Adds Oversized Shooting Star Logos To The BAPE STA
A Bathing Ape’s BAPE STA silhouette has undergone some significant changes in the near quarter-century of existence. Largely inspired by the Air Force 1, the...
Nigo’s Bapes Signed By Kanye West, Jay-Z, & Pharrell Are All Up Grabs On JOOPITER
Since its founding in 2022, Pharrell’s JOOPITER has never failed in bringing jaw-dropping heat. From his personal set of unreleased SB Dunk Highs by Supreme...
BAPE Transforms The adidas Stan Smith Into A Golf-Ready Shoe
Amidst its 30th anniversary in 2023, A Bathing Ape has made a concerted effort toward celebrating with adidas. After the creation of a duo of...
Where To Buy The BAPE x adidas Forum 84 Low “30th Anniversary”
First teased in April, the adidas Forum 84 Low by A BATHING APE finally releases on May 20th. Set to celebrate the streetwear pioneer’s 30th...
BAPE’s 30th Anniversary Rages On With Two Collaborative adidas Forum Lows
This article was originally published on April 12th and has been updated on April 24th. The blue colorway is now available at Mr. Porter. See...
A BATHING APE® Revisits The adidas Superstar With A “Black/White” Look
Although A BATHING APE® continues to reimagine its iconic BAPE STA™ in new styles, the streetwear pioneer keeps its partnership with adidas alive, revisiting the...