A Bathing Ape, also known as BAPE, is a Japanese fashion brand founded by Nigo In Harajuku in 1993. The brand specializes in men's, women's and children's lifestyle and street wear, running 19 stores in Japan, including Bape Stores, Bape Pirate Stores, Bape Kids Stores, Bapexclusive Aoyama, and Bapexclusive Kyoto. They also operate Bape Gallery, a space used for various events and art shows sponsored by Bape in Kyoto. The brand also has stores in Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, and the United States and owns secondary lines AAPE & BAPY.

A legendary brand and moment in streetwear/fashion history. Paved by historical talent such as Nigo, Pharrell Williams, Biggie, Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Pusha T, Lil Wayne & many others.