Bape, also known as A Bathing Ape, is a Japanese clothing brand founded by Nigo in 1993 in Tokyo. The brand is known for its urban streetwear style which includes items like hoodies, t-shirts, sneakers, and accessories. Bape often features bold and vibrant patterns, most notably their iconic camouflage pattern, shark hood design, and ape logo. The brand caters primarily to youth and young adults who are followers of hip-hop and street culture. Their sizing typically runs smaller, aligning more with standard Japanese measurements, which can be quite different from Western sizing norms.
