What is BAPE shark?

The Japanese clothing company A Bathing Ape opened its first shop in 1993. The name of the label was inspired by the movie Planet of the Apes. One of the most popular items the brand has manufactured so far is the BAPE Shark hoodie, a combination of stylishness and quirky gimmicks.

Why does BAPE have a shark?

The hoodie’s distinctive ‘shark’ design on the hood is actually taken from military artwork that would be placed on the nose of fighter planes or even the hulls of battleships.

Why is it called Bathing Ape?

Deciding to start his own brand, he named it after the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. According to Nigo, the name “BAPE” is a reference to “A Bathing Ape in Lukewarm Water”. Japanese people typically have daily baths in water at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 °F).

Does BAPE have a UK website?

uk.bape.com.

Where did the BAPE shark come from?

Suddenly a brand that was started in Japan was on the lips of the music industry’s biggest stars. Bape was founded by Nigo, real name Tomoaki Nagao, in 1993 by in the Ura-Harajuku district of Shibuya, Tokyo. At that point, Nigo was already a fixture in the Japanese streetwear scene.

How can you tell if BAPE is real?

Most of the time, the fake Bape items’ wash tags are too thin or too thick. Inspect the neck tag of your Bape item. Usually, the fake Bape College items have their letters on the neck tag looking too thick and the (R) registered trademark symbol has the letter “R” too big. Verify the logo on the arm of your Bape item.

Is Vlone a designer?

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How long does BAPE take to deliver?

Please allow 3 – 5 business days for order processing and verification, and an additional 7-10 business days for ground shipping or 2 business days for 2-Day Air delivery. We do not ship out on Saturdays or Sundays.

Does Bathing Ape run small?

Most BAPE clothing fits a bit small. You should go with one size up. Thus if you have Small size then go with Medium size.