AAPE by A Bathing Ape® was born in 2012. Offering the youth customer of BAPE a more dynamic choice. AAPE opened specialized stores in Tokyo, Beijing and Hong Kong at the same time in 2012. Relying on the spirit of challenging and seeking breakthroughs by paying meticulous attention to product details, AAPE has established 70 branches around the world in just 6 years (including China, Japan, Dubai, and the United States). In 2017, it opened the first U.S. specialty store in Los Angeles Fairfax, a mecca for street culture trends. The AAPE design elements are inspired by American street culture, and can be distinguished by it’s moon face logo. AAPE now offers a range of apparel products in menswear, womenswear and accessories.