DUMB LOOKIN SHOES THAT COST WAY 2 MUCH THAT ONLY NEGROS WEAR, CAN NEVER COMPARE TO JORDANS ----A Bathing Ape or BAPE is a Japanese clothing company founded by Nigo (real name Tomoaki Nagao) in 1993.1 The company specializes in urban and hip-hop fashion, operating stores in Japan including BAPE, BAPE Store, Foot Soldier and the Bape Exclusive store which is located in Aoyama, Tokyo. The company also operates Bape Cuts hair salon, Bape Café and gallery, Bape Sounds records. There are stores located in Hong Kong, London, New York, Taipei and Los Angeles. Nigo also founded the women's clothing lines "APEE" which is the female version of BAPE, and "BAPY" which is the female "couture" clothing line.
In January 2005, Nigo and Pharrell Williams, an American producer, singer, rapper, and songwriter, launched the first "Bathing Ape" store in New York.5 Nigo is also co-owner and head designer of Pharrell's Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear.6 In 2006, Nigo and N-Kei Enzaki started a record company, Ape Sounds, with help from James Lavelle, a UK DJ and owner of the Mo' Wax label. He serves as a producer and director for his CDs, blending Western hip-hop with Asian sounds.3
In January 2005, Nigo and Pharrell Williams, an American producer, singer, rapper, and songwriter, launched the first "Bathing Ape" store in New York.5 Nigo is also co-owner and head designer of Pharrell's Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear.6 In 2006, Nigo and N-Kei Enzaki started a record company, Ape Sounds, with help from James Lavelle, a UK DJ and owner of the Mo' Wax label. He serves as a producer and director for his CDs, blending Western hip-hop with Asian sounds.3
by KYLE WA February 01, 2008
n. Abreviation for "Bathing Ape"
"Bathing Ape" (aka BAPE) is a Japanese clothing company founded by designer Nigo in Tokyo, Japan in 1993. Nigo incorporated simian/gorilla images with hip-hop fashions to create clothes and accessories, as well as other items such as action-figurines. Bape was popularized in North America by icons such as Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D) and continues to grow.
"Bathing Ape" (aka BAPE) is a Japanese clothing company founded by designer Nigo in Tokyo, Japan in 1993. Nigo incorporated simian/gorilla images with hip-hop fashions to create clothes and accessories, as well as other items such as action-figurines. Bape was popularized in North America by icons such as Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D) and continues to grow.
by D Jai August 15, 2005
short for "Bathing Ape".
clothing company founded by Nigo. made popular by such celebrities as Pharell Williams (Neptunes, N.E.R.D.).
(bapes): the air force one looking shoes by the bathing ape company. also called: bape sta.
clothing company founded by Nigo. made popular by such celebrities as Pharell Williams (Neptunes, N.E.R.D.).
(bapes): the air force one looking shoes by the bathing ape company. also called: bape sta.
by Jeremy The Linguist November 13, 2004
Pronounced (Bape-eez)
a condensed version of the name "Bathing Apes", a japanese name brand of clothing sold worldwide. Very popular in California.
"Bapes" if they're shoes, and "Bape" if its a jacket
a condensed version of the name "Bathing Apes", a japanese name brand of clothing sold worldwide. Very popular in California.
"Bapes" if they're shoes, and "Bape" if its a jacket
by Jayrod84 August 26, 2006
by Bape is expensive March 19, 2018
Short for Bathing Apes - clothes that are only worn by rappers and people who make more money than professional rich people. Worn almost exclusively by rich black people who want to flash their swag, and rich rappers who won't settle for less. Worn by Pharell and more expensive than my first daughters wedding.
by D Dizzle Daddy January 16, 2008
Bape or A Bathing Ape is a Japanese clothing line originally founded by Tomoaki "Nigo" Nagao in 1993.
It was soon butchered by the likes of rappers like Soulja Boy when he released his album which included the song "Bapes".
It was soon butchered by the likes of rappers like Soulja Boy when he released his album which included the song "Bapes".
Gay wangster: Man, I jus' got myself some bapes.
Friend: Shieeet, fo' real?
Japanese/American that actually knows a thing or two about hip-hop unlike some fakeass rapper: *nods head* your never gonna survive kid.
Friend: Shieeet, fo' real?
Japanese/American that actually knows a thing or two about hip-hop unlike some fakeass rapper: *nods head* your never gonna survive kid.
by omegaultima August 20, 2008