First Look: Bape opens stylish Las Vegas flagship
Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (Bape) has opened its newest outpost in the United States.
The brand debuted a new flagship in Las Vegas on Nov. 22, marking its sixth U.S. location after opening a two-level, 5,000-sq.-ft. store in Chicago earlier this year. The 1,500-sq.-ft. store is located at Wynn Plaza Shops, situated within the Wynn and Encore hotels along the Las Vegas Strip.
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With bold colors and bright lights, the new Bape store draws design inspiration from Las Vegas. The signature logos of Bape and Bapesta [the brand's sneaker line] are displayed on the walls in neon lighting throughout the space. The location also features a prominent sneaker wall, located in the front of the store for the first time, the company said.
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Image courtesy of Bape.
Bape’s signature ABC camouflage motiff is applied throughout the store and features bright colors such as fuchsia, neon green, and blue on a black background, representing the “exhilarating Las Vegas night scene.” Classic symbols of Las Vegas, such as casino dice and the iconic Las Vegas welcome sign, are featured throughout the space. To celebrate the new store opening, Bape launched new products exclusive to the location that pay homage to Las Vegas.
Bape was founded in Japan in 1993. In addition to the new Las Vegas outpost, the brand operates two stores in New York City, one in Los Angeles, one in Miami and one in Chicago. It has over 40 stores worldwide.
Bape's line up of labels includes A Bathing Ape, AAPE, Baby Milo, BAPE Black and Mr. Bathing Ape, which are sold in stores across Asia, North America and Europe. Beyond apparel, Bape has embraced lifestyle segments including art, furniture, toys and more.
