In a statement to Complex, Nike said that Bape agreed to discontinue its Bape Sta Mid, Court Sta, and Court Sta High sneakers, and modify the designs of the Bape Sta and Sk8 Sta. “The lawsuit has been resolved through an amicable resolution,” Nike said in the statement.BAPE, founded by designer Tomoaki Nagao, is owned by Hong Kong-based I.T. Ltd. BAPE began selling products in the United States in the mid-2000s, according to the lawsuit Nike filed last year.January 2023
In January 2023, Nike sued the Japanese streetwear company Bape for allegedly copying some of its sneaker designs, such as iterations of the Air Force 1, Air Jordan and Dunk. A Bathing Ape was started in Japan in 1993 by Tomoaki Nagao, who is more commonly known as Nigo.
Are Bapesta discontinued : An “amicable resolution” was reached: BAPE has agreed to discontinue the BAPE STA Mid, COURT STA, and COURT STA High — further agreeing to modify the design of the BAPE STA and SK8 STA.
Who owns BAPE currently
BAPE, founded by designer Tomoaki Nagao, is owned by Hong Kong-based I.T. Ltd.
What rapper owns BAPE : Nigo has been associated with popular rap and hip hop artists such as Kanye West and Pharrell Williams. He is the DJ of Teriyaki Boyz and is also owner of Bape Sounds record label.
BAPE, founded by designer Tomoaki Nagao, is owned by Hong Kong-based I.T. Ltd. According to the lawsuit, BAPE began selling products in the United States in the mid-2000s. Nike said BAPE's U.S. sales of the shoes were "sporadic" until 2021, when it "drastically increased the volume and scope of its infringement."
Original Story (01/25/2023): Nike is finally taking a stand against BAPE, suing the Japanese fashion brand for allegedly copying some of its most iconic footwear designs.
Why is BAPE so expensive
BAPE is pricey because it is an expensive brand for kids with too much money, and its sarcastic handling of its customers has turned out to be one of its major draws. Of course, a premium brand must demand premium prices in order to keep the customer's perception of it, but there isn't much else to BAPE.Since its acquisition by I.T, BAPE has settled as a mainstay label of contemporary streetwear; though the brand is nowhere near as scarce and unpredictable as it used to be, its legacy as one of the original streetwear icons, as well as its deep connections in hip-hop and street culture, has seen the brand endure with …However, arguably the most successful bootleg Nike sneaker came before any of these. A Bathing Ape, better known as Bape, released the Bapesta in 2000. [5] This “near one-to-one replica of Nike's iconic Air Force 1” went undisturbed by Nike for two decades while they pursued those smaller infringers.
The original reason for BAPE's scarcity was arguably one of financial necessity – Nigo started out on a tight budget and only afford to produce around 50 T-shirts a week – but he also disliked the idea of everyone wearing the same thing.
Who wore BAPE first : So who was the first rapper to wear Bape As it turns out, it was actually Biggie. The story goes, in 1996 Biggie was scheduled to participate in a photoshoot with Shawn Mortensen.
Who bought BAPE : In February 2011, Nigo sold 90.27% of A Bathing Ape to Hong Kong fashion conglomerate I.T Group for $2.8 million USD.
Who made BAPE popular
Building upon its success in Japan, the brand infiltrated mainstream Hip Hop culture, with high-profile rappers such as Kanye West and Pharrell Williams proudly endorsing BAPE products.
The lawsuit explains Nike's long delay in pursuing legal action by saying that before 2021, the amount of sneakers Bape sold in the US was insignificant.Tomoaki Nagao
Nigö (ニゴー, Nigō, born Tomoaki Nagao (長尾 智明) on December 23, 1970) is a Japanese fashion designer, disc jockey (DJ), record producer and entrepreneur. He is best known as the creator of the streetwear brand, A Bathing Ape (Bape), and currently serves as artistic director for Kenzo.
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Nike Settles Bape Lawsuit
In a statement to Complex, Nike said that Bape agreed to discontinue its Bape Sta Mid, Court Sta, and Court Sta High sneakers, and modify the designs of the Bape Sta and Sk8 Sta. “The lawsuit has been resolved through an amicable resolution,” Nike said in the statement.BAPE, founded by designer Tomoaki Nagao, is owned by Hong Kong-based I.T. Ltd. BAPE began selling products in the United States in the mid-2000s, according to the lawsuit Nike filed last year.January 2023
In January 2023, Nike sued the Japanese streetwear company Bape for allegedly copying some of its sneaker designs, such as iterations of the Air Force 1, Air Jordan and Dunk. A Bathing Ape was started in Japan in 1993 by Tomoaki Nagao, who is more commonly known as Nigo.
Are Bapesta discontinued : An “amicable resolution” was reached: BAPE has agreed to discontinue the BAPE STA Mid, COURT STA, and COURT STA High — further agreeing to modify the design of the BAPE STA and SK8 STA.
Who owns BAPE currently
BAPE, founded by designer Tomoaki Nagao, is owned by Hong Kong-based I.T. Ltd.
What rapper owns BAPE : Nigo has been associated with popular rap and hip hop artists such as Kanye West and Pharrell Williams. He is the DJ of Teriyaki Boyz and is also owner of Bape Sounds record label.
BAPE, founded by designer Tomoaki Nagao, is owned by Hong Kong-based I.T. Ltd. According to the lawsuit, BAPE began selling products in the United States in the mid-2000s. Nike said BAPE's U.S. sales of the shoes were "sporadic" until 2021, when it "drastically increased the volume and scope of its infringement."
Original Story (01/25/2023): Nike is finally taking a stand against BAPE, suing the Japanese fashion brand for allegedly copying some of its most iconic footwear designs.
Why is BAPE so expensive
BAPE is pricey because it is an expensive brand for kids with too much money, and its sarcastic handling of its customers has turned out to be one of its major draws. Of course, a premium brand must demand premium prices in order to keep the customer's perception of it, but there isn't much else to BAPE.Since its acquisition by I.T, BAPE has settled as a mainstay label of contemporary streetwear; though the brand is nowhere near as scarce and unpredictable as it used to be, its legacy as one of the original streetwear icons, as well as its deep connections in hip-hop and street culture, has seen the brand endure with …However, arguably the most successful bootleg Nike sneaker came before any of these. A Bathing Ape, better known as Bape, released the Bapesta in 2000. [5] This “near one-to-one replica of Nike's iconic Air Force 1” went undisturbed by Nike for two decades while they pursued those smaller infringers.
The original reason for BAPE's scarcity was arguably one of financial necessity – Nigo started out on a tight budget and only afford to produce around 50 T-shirts a week – but he also disliked the idea of everyone wearing the same thing.
Who wore BAPE first : So who was the first rapper to wear Bape As it turns out, it was actually Biggie. The story goes, in 1996 Biggie was scheduled to participate in a photoshoot with Shawn Mortensen.
Who bought BAPE : In February 2011, Nigo sold 90.27% of A Bathing Ape to Hong Kong fashion conglomerate I.T Group for $2.8 million USD.
Who made BAPE popular
Building upon its success in Japan, the brand infiltrated mainstream Hip Hop culture, with high-profile rappers such as Kanye West and Pharrell Williams proudly endorsing BAPE products.
The lawsuit explains Nike's long delay in pursuing legal action by saying that before 2021, the amount of sneakers Bape sold in the US was insignificant.Tomoaki Nagao
Nigö (ニゴー, Nigō, born Tomoaki Nagao (長尾 智明) on December 23, 1970) is a Japanese fashion designer, disc jockey (DJ), record producer and entrepreneur. He is best known as the creator of the streetwear brand, A Bathing Ape (Bape), and currently serves as artistic director for Kenzo.
Who runs BAPE now : A Bathing Ape