Five Reasons to Buy BAPE in 2020
Guest post by Sebastián
A new year has arrived and it’s time to ask ourselves why we should still be buying BAPE in 2020. Read on to see my top five reasons why you should consider A Bathing Ape when curating your new year wardrobe.
1. Versatility
Born in 1993, A Bathing Ape is one of the most versatile brands in the streetwear world. A Bathing Ape carries several different sub-lines under its brand (including BAPE, AAPE, Mr. Bathing Ape, BAPY, and BAPE BLACK), meaning that anyone can find something from the label that matches their style and budget!
BAPE
The main and classic line of A Bathing Ape, featuring some of the most iconic pieces from the brand. Its prices tend to be higher than some other lines from A Bathing Ape.
AAPE
The AAPE brand is aimed at a younger demographic, with a lower price point compared to BAPE. However, AAPE designs remain quite similar to BAPE.
Mr. Bathing Ape
Mr. Bathing Ape is focused on an older market who grew up loving BAPE but wants to wear something more subtle than BAPE’s louder all-over prints. Within the Mr. Bathing Ape line, you can find formal outfits, shirts, ties, and accessories that wouldn’t look out of place on a business executive.
BAPY
BAPY is A Bathing Ape’s womenswear line, aimed at professional women that grew up with BAPE and want a more mature look. Its main products are accessories, such as bags and wallets.
BAPE BLACK
BAPE BLACK is BAPE’s premium line, maintaining the designs and classic aesthetics of the brand but adding luxurious details. The line also uses higher-end materials and releases in more limited production compared to other A Bathing Ape brands.
2. Collaborations
Collaborations are everything in the world of streetwear and BAPE is a brand that knows how to handle them. Some examples of great collaborators of the brand include their collections with Montblanc, MCM, Adidas, Barbie, Swatch, Supreme, and Stussy.
3. History
Despite the long time that the brand has been around, BAPE is a brand known for reinventing itself over time. BAPE has 14 stores in Japan and 25 overseas, with its newest store opening in Miami in December 2019. This kind of expansion speaks of the brand’s prosperity, as well as its striking and easy to identify designs that make it a must-have in your closet.
When you talk about street fashion or streetwear you have to name BAPE as one of the most influential brands in the market.
4. Uniqueness
In a world conquered by fast fashion, A Bathing Ape instead produces its clothing in limited runs, allowing for its consumers to feel a sense of exclusivity when wearing their garments.
Among the most iconic designs of the brand are:
- Shark Hoodie
- ABC Camo
- BAPESTAS
- Leather Classic Down Jacket
5. Pet-friendly
One of BAPE’s most recent additions to its clothing line is a collection of garments and accessories for pets. In this line, you can find clothing, backpacks, toys and many other specialized items for our beloved animals.
It’s already 2020 and A Bathing Ape continues to expand its horizons. If you want to buy the brand at the best price, I recommend using FROM JAPAN, a proxy service that allows you to buy anything from Japan. Why buy BAPE from Japan? Simple. Being its place of origin, BAPE costs up to 40% less when bought in Japan. Want to know more? Then check out this other blog!
