Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape, or BAPE, which was founded by Tomoaki ‘Nigo’ Nagao, is set to be sold to the Hong Kong based clothing company I.T. Ltd. They are purchasing approximately 90% of BAPE’s shares for a sum of $2.8 million dollars. The company behind BAPE, Nowhere Group, has struggled financially over the past few years, being in debt for billions of yen and having reported losses in the millions of yen for the past two calendar years. Despite the buy-out, Nigo will remain on-board as the creative director for at least two years.
Right out the gate, we’re starting off with Ghostface Killah and his rant on twitter this week. Check it here. Wonder if someone smudged Starks’s Wallabees?
Refined Hype x The Hypemen Episode 12: 88 Keys
Hip-Hop Culture Blog Refined Hype begins their partnership with The Hypemen for their podcast series. They pick up at episode 12 featuring Super Producer, Lo Head, Family man, 88-Keys. Download and listen to the episode where they cover a wide range of topics from 88’s and Kanye’s friendship to the Polo lifestyle to hip-hop nerd-ism.
Tinker Hatfield at the Nike Store Santa Monica x Sole Collector Event
The one and only Tinker Hatfield (genius behind the most iconic sneaker line EVER; Air Jordans) sits down for a question and answer session at the Sole Collector x Nike Store Santa Monica Event. This is part 1/3 and he covers some very interesting topics so enjoy.
Black and Orange
SF Giants clinched the World Series this week. Congratulations Giants and to the city of San Francisco.
After releasing the trailer awhile back, R+I Creative released the Influencers film this week for public consumption. It’s a great look into the minds of some of New York City’s most innovative creators. Watch it, then watch it again.
Zach Galifianakis Flies a Paper Plane on Bill Maher
As California’s Proposition 19 was about to hit the ballot, Hangover star Galifianakis decided to test it out a little early. (The bill would end up failing). Video via World Star.
Hype”beast”
People love their dogs and brands like J.Crew and Juicy Couture have been making accessories for your pup for some time now. Why wouldn’t streetwear get into the act? Japanese brand BAPE will be begin its canine only collection on November 11th, stay tuned. via HighSnobiety
This week Treehugger Founder Graham Hill issued a unique challenge to home designers. The premise is that we as humans consume too much and that we’re not any happier than we would be if we had less “stuff”. In fact, Hill posits that we would be MUCH happier with less clutter. That being said he is holding a design contest to transform a 420sq ft apartment into a multifunctional, comfortable living space. Check out his explanation. The results should be interesting and thought provoking.
Primitive x The Hundreds
Skate boutique, Primitive (owned/founded by legend Paul Rodriguez) and The Hundreds are teaming up to release a capsule soon. There isn’t any confirmed date yet but the video shows us a few pieces from the impending release. via Hypebeast.
Carmelo Anthony for Jordan Brand “Do Whatever It Takes”
Earlier this week, we gave you a behind the scenes look via Jordan Brand as Melo was finishing up his new spot promoting the release of his newest sneaker the M7. Well now we have the finished product, take a look!
Bape and Kaws have teamed up, where the infamous Kaws designs are now showcased on the star striped sneaker. The trademark designs such as XX and Chompers teeth patterns are commonplace today but these Bapesta models featured them first in a mass produced products. Colors vary from plain white to metallic silver to camo pattern. Check out the looks, below and you better get your “Kaws” on this collection before they’re all gone.
In honor of Children’s Day in Japan, this May 5th, Bape has designed exclusive tees featuring Baby Milo, and the festive carpe-shaped streamers, Koinobori. They tees will be dropped this Wednesday on 4/21 exclusively via web on Bape.
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