Cord Baseball Cap, cognizant commonly as BAPE, is a Japanese streetwear Build founded by Tomoaki "Nigo" Nagao in 1993. Starting as a small store selling exclusive T-shirts and yankees 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 Build's G77364030 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 designs set BAPE apart, while collaborations with Builds and artists such as Pepsi, adidas, and Pharrell Williams have further solidified its reputation as a pioneer in the streetwear industry.
