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A Bathing Ape launches online store

By Minjun Park
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Established in Tokyo in 1993, street-fashion brand A Bathing Ape has launched a global online store.

Also known as Bape, the brand is known for its graphics, patterns and characters such as “Ape Head”, “Bape Camo”, “Bape Sta”, “Shark Hoodie” and “Baby Milo”. The  brand has expanded from being a men’s line to include women’s and children’s items.

Bape has stores throughout Japan, in the UK and US, Hong Kong, China and other regions in Asia. BapeOnline is initially available for customers in Europe, with plans to expand to a more worldwide presence soon. To celebrate the launch, a special limited-edition t-shirt is being offered.

A Bathing Ape was created by Nowhere Co, in the Tokyo suburb of Harajuku, and continues to expand with Bape Store, BapeExclusive, Bape Kids and A Bathing Ape Pirate Store.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific regions are currently able to access the new Bape online store?

A.

BapeOnline is initially accessible to customers located in Europe. There are plans to broaden its availability to a more worldwide presence in the near future, following this initial European launch.

Q.

What is being offered to celebrate the launch of the global online store?

A.

To mark the launch of its global online store, A Bathing Ape is offering a special limited-edition t-shirt. This is an exclusive item available as part of the initial celebration.

Q.

What range of products does A Bathing Ape offer beyond men’s clothing?

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A Bathing Ape has broadened its product line beyond men’s items. The brand now includes ranges specifically for women and also features various children’s items, expanding its demographic reach.

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