I saw those. I was wondering if they were trying to copy off of Vineyard Vines since they have started to get popular. I've seen their stuff being picked up in small boutiques.
Apes don't bathe. Besides, very few Japanese fads/trends impact the States. Especially if it's ice cream named bathing ape? Chunky Monkey is questionable enough, bet at least you know Ben & Jerry are stoners, so it's excusable. Unless it's some Japanese electronic gizmo, forget about it. It's like that "homeless hooker" look that's been popular over there. It's already been done here, except by real homeless hookers.
The guy which thought of putting "BAPE" on clothing is now quite rich. Here is his collection of cars!! (and the man himself) 2005 Benz SLR Mclaren 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 2005 Ferrari Enzo 2005 Bently Continental GT 2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo 2004 Hummer 2003 Lamborghini Murcielago 2002 Ferrari 360 Modena 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider 2002 Benz SL55 2002 Benz S55 2002 Brabus MBZ CL600 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 2002 Bentley Continental Mulliner Edition 2001 Mercedes Benz G-500 Image Unavailable, Please Login
James Lavelle (DJ), UNKLE (Lavelle, DJ Shadow) endorsed it for a long time. They even had "BAPE" figures for UNKLE.