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Complex Magazine: BAPE’s Nigo Opens Up
November 10th, 2008 in Interviews by Lars
Complex Magazine recently caught up with Nigo, you know, the man behind BAPE (A Bathing Ape) whose credited for pioneering today’s streetwear scare. You already know he’s homeboys with Pharrell and Kanye, and rocking outrageously priced jewelry and all that jazz, but what is this Bathing Ape really bathing in? Complex gets down to the nitty-gritty for their November 2008 “My Complex” column. Nigo opens up about his love life, how he feels about Lil Wayne wearing his clothes, blogs, and the constant criticism that A Bathing Ape does Nike take-offs. Click the link below to find out the five contradictions from Mr. Nagao…
Info: Complex Magazine
Bape SockSta
June 29th, 2008 in Sneakers by CJL
A Bathing Ape has been one of the leading shoe and apparel companies for the past few years. With their unique colorwsay and sneaker materials, how can anyone compete? Now it seems as if they are dipping their hands into the water sports industry with these SockStas. Style out on the water with four different colorways this summer.
Info: Hypebeast
KAWS x i-D Magazine
June 9th, 2008 in Art & Design by Lars
Street artist turned international superstar KAWS recently teamed up with i-D Magazine for their July issue. The issue hasn’t officially dropped yet, but KAWS provides us with images of his latest print-art endeavors. Lil’ Wayne, Pharrell, Kanye, and Bape founder Nigo are all featured in the magazine and KAWS adds a special work of art centered around each of these celebrities to create a future eBay goldmine. Not only does he dabble the magazine inside and out with his colorful and fun art, he does an in-depth interview with Nigo [yes, KAWS is the interviewer]. If you can’t afford KAWS’ art, just snatch this magazine when it drops…if you can get your hands on it. Considering N.E.R.D’s new album is kickin’ off summer on a high note, we had to give Pharrell the main page. See all the images after the jump.
Info: KAWS
Stash x Bape Spray Paint Can Pillow
May 8th, 2008 in Shopping by Lars
Yup. Stash worked with Bape a lot at one point. If you remember, these pillows were seen during the “Tools of the Trade” Art Exhibition at the Bape Gallery in 2002. They are 30″ tall with a 10″ diameter and are available in three different colors on Recon’s online store. See more photos after the jump. If you want one, better act now! $100
Info: Recon
Busy Work Shop - - LA Teaser Pics
April 23rd, 2008 in Fashion by CJL
Word was released that Busy Work Shop LA would be opening soon. Now thanks to Anwar, we have pictures of the development of the store. As you can see above, their signature “LA Camo” will be in neon lights in the window, and the inside will have a prestigious look just like the rest of their stores worldwide. Hit the link to view more pictures of the upcoming store.
Info: Anwar
Homeroom Spring ‘08
April 4th, 2008 in Shopping by Lars
Homeroom just dropped their Spring ‘08 line, which takes aim at current trends in the media and fashion world, such as fake BAPE…BAP! See the whole Fake Hater Tee after the jump. All the gear is now available on their Online Shop, including a restock of the popular 5-Panels. SSSHHHH
Info: Homeroom
Bape Holiday Fitteds
December 28th, 2007 in Hats by CJL
For the past several years, Bape has been that crazy color all-over print design company, but now it seems as if Nigo dumbed down a lot of the colors and patterns to keep them simple. Now we have some images of some new Bape New Eras, one is a plaid colorway and the other a simple script “B”. These are now available for purchase at Cliff Edge.
Info: Strictly Fitteds
LRG x G-Shock
December 27th, 2007 in Fashion by CJL
G-Shock has collaborated with a lot of companies in the industry…Undefeated, Bape, Stussy, etc. Now their teaming up with clothing empire LRG to bring you this roots colorway watch. This watch will hit the Complex Platinum Club in New York City as well as select retailers.
Info: Formos NYC
Premium Leather Bape Sta Mids & Lows
December 20th, 2007 in Sneakers by CJL
The premium leather Bape Sta’s are back in action, and this time you have the option of a low or mid sneaker. Each of the three premium leather Bape Sta’s come in three colorways and are available in the low or mid option. These have hit the internet and should be hitting Busy Work Stores within the next few weeks.
Info: Nice Kicks
A Bathing Ape Bape Crepe
November 30th, 2007 in Sneakers by CJL
We’ve seen the Bathing Ape Crepe before in numerous colorways, now Nigo and his Bathing Ape brand are back at it again with different colorways of this Bape Crepe. Above you can catch four colorways that should be hitting BWS NYC and BWS London very soon.
Info: Nice Kicks