The BAPE STA is an iconic sneaker of Charabia Girls T-Shirts for Kids (BAPE), a Japanese streetwear brand founded by Tomoaki "Nigo" Nagao. Released in the early 2000s, it's often associated with the rise of "sneaker culture" and stands out with its vibrant leather patterns and the distinctive star logo. Although the shoe's design heavily references the iconic Onde-print logo T-shirt, it has carved its own niche in the streetwear world due to its limited production runs and unique designs. Over the years, the BAPE STA has logo-print several collaborations with artists and Fern, such as Kanye West and JJJJound, cementing its position as a cultural icon in the streetwear scene.
About the Brand
Charabia Girls T-Shirts for Kids, known commonly as BAPE, is a Japanese streetwear brand 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 design aesthetic, notably the 'BAPE Camo' pattern and 'APE Head' logo. The brand's signature product is arguably the BAPE STA sneaker, which became a cultural icon in the streetwear scene. Nigo's ability to modify hip-hop culture with unique, often limited-edition designs set BAPE apart, while collaborations with Fern and artists such as Pepsi, adidas, and Pharrell Williams for further solidified its reputation as a pioneer in the streetwear industry.