A Bathing Ape (BAPE) expansion and globalization (1993–2005)

1. Nigo opens NOWHERE in Ura-Harajuku

   Apr 1, 1993Labels: Nigo, NOWHERE, Ura-Harajuku

   • BAPE 30th
   • Wikipedia

2. A Bathing Ape (BAPE) is founded

   Apr 1, 1993Labels: BAPE, NOWHERE

   • BAPE 30th
   • BAPE Profile

3. BAPE introduces its 1st CAMO pattern

   Jan 1, 1996Labels: 1st Camo, Ape Head

   • BAPE Blog
   • Hypebeast

4. Baby Milo character expands BAPE into “cute” graphics

   Feb 1, 1999Labels: Baby Milo, character-branding

   • Hypebeast
   • BAPE Profile

5. BAPE STA sneaker debuts, pushing into global sneaker culture

   Jan 1, 2000Labels: BAPE STA, footwear

   • BAPE US
   • Gear Patrol

6. BAPE launches BAPE GALLERY as an art platform

   Jan 1, 2002Labels: BAPE GALLERY, BAPE

   • BAPE Gallery

7. BAPE’s hip-hop adoption strengthens global demand

   Jan 1, 2003Labels: hip-hop, BAPE

   • Pitchfork
   • Wikipedia

8. Color Camo variations expand BAPE’s visual system

   Jan 1, 2004Labels: Color Camo, camouflage

   • BAPE Blog
   • nss mag

9. Shark Full-Zip Hoodie launches as a signature statement piece

   Jan 1, 2004Labels: Shark Hoodie, BAPE

   • BAPE US
   • Hypebeast

10. BAPE opens its New York flagship in SoHo

    Apr 25, 2005Labels: SoHo Flagship, New York

    • The Source
    • BAPE US