nigo has been the owner of the brand bape since 2011.
nigo has been the owner of the brand bape since 2011.
who is the owner of the brand bape since 2011?
nigo
a bathing ape









































the company previously operated (busy work shop), bape cuts hair salon, bape café, baby milo and the cay soldier. 









































nigo also founded the secondary lines aape (by a bathing ape) and bapy (busy working lady).









































in 2011, the company was sold to hong kong fashion conglomerate i.t group for about $2.8 million. nigo left the brand in 2013.









































section::::history.
a bathing ape
sendagaya is a mix of old, new, and incredibly futuristic designs. from sendagaya station, the main station in sendagaya, bustling shinjuku is a tranquil 10-minute walk away along the imperial gardens' western wall. sendagaya entrance to the gardens is 2 minutes away from sendagaya station.









































sendagaya, particularly 3-chōme, is home to dozens of clothing and accessory design workshops, studios, offices, and fashion related agencies, including the mega-brand bape. the narrow streets are filled daily with the hustle and bustle of courier companies picking up next season's designs and delivering the finished product.









































section::::places of interest.









































section::::places of interest.:cultural.
sendagaya