i.t group was the founder and original owner of the brand bape.
i.t group was the founder and original owner of the brand bape.
who is the founder and original owner of the brand bape?
i.t group
on february 1, 2011, it was announced that a bathing ape had been sold to hong kong fashion conglomerate i.t group. i.t purchased a 90.27% stake in a bathing ape. in a transaction encompassing hk$21,850,000 (approx. us$2.8 million), i.t purchased a total of 668 shares. exact details regarding the creative future and expansion of a bathing ape are unknown; however, a bathing ape founder nigo remained on board as the creative director for the next two years.









































bape is a popular japanese street fashion brand and with many celebrities appearing in magazines and catalogs wearing bape's clothing.









































section::::design.
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