The history of BAPE, short for "A Bathing Ape," is a fascinating journey that reflects the evolution of Japanese streetwear and its impact on global fashion culture. The label was founded by Nigo in 1993. Over the years, it has grown from a small boutique into a global streetwear sensation. BAPE's founder, Nigo, is a well-known collector of rare and vintage items. His personal collection includes an impressive array of sneakers, clothing, and pop culture memorabilia, which has inspired his design work and creative vision for the brand. He has already sold the brand a while ago, which luckily hasn't changed the brand's aesthetic. We can still get the great designs we're used to. What's fascinating about BAPE is its ability to create designs outside the fashion world. Bape's collection of collabs includes watches made in cooperation with Swatch, chairs created along Modernica, camo print Pepsi bottles, and in 2023 the brand also stepped into the world of electronics by teaming up with ASUS. Isn't that crazy? Seems like everything is possible here.