When Did Bape Start? The Untold Story Behind the Streetwear Giant 🎩👕，From Tokyo’s Harajuku district to global fame, Bape’s rise is a tale of camo prints, hypebeast culture, and one man’s vision. Learn how it all began in 1993! 🇯🇵🔥
🌍 The Birth of A Bathing Ape: 1993 – The Year That Changed Streetwear
Let’s rewind to 1993. Picture this: Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood was bubbling with creativity, and a young designer named Nigo decided to take his passion for hip-hop and fashion to the next level 🎤🎧. He opened a tiny shop called "Nowhere" and introduced the world to A Bathing Ape (Bape). At first, Bape was more of an underground experiment than a global empire. But little did anyone know, this would soon become the holy grail of streetwear enthusiasts worldwide. Fun fact? The name “A Bathing Ape” comes from the phrase “Ape in Bath,” inspired by a Japanese toy called “Monkey in Bath.” 🐒🛁