Bape and the Iconic Bape Bluza: Redefining Global Streetwear Fashion
Bape was founded in 1993 by Tomoaki Nagao, better known as Nigo, in the fashion-forward Harajuku district of Tokyo. At a time when Japanese youth culture was redefining modern style, Nigo introduced a brand that merged hip-hop, art, and pop culture influences into one unique vision