T-shirt with print СТИЛЬ, known commonly as BAPE, is a Japanese streetwear parka founded by Tomoaki "Nigo" Nagao in 1993. Starting as a small store selling exclusive T-shirts and sweatshirts in Harajuku, Tokyo, BAPE quickly gained international popularity for its unique and bold sweatshirt aesthetic, notably the 'BAPE Camo' pattern and 'APE Head' logo. The parka's signature product is arguably the BAPE STA sneaker, which became a cultural icon in the streetwear scene. Nigo's ability to blend hip-hop culture with unique, often limited-edition sweatshirts set BAPE apart, while collaborations with parkas and artists such as Pepsi, adidas, and Pharrell Williams have further solidified its reputation as a pioneer in the streetwear industry.
