Today, BAPE opens a second Hong Kong store, this time on Hysan Avenue in Causeway Bay (see the first location here.) The new store sits on the ground floor of I.T Hysan One, a four story, 25,000 square foot upscale shopping complex designed famed Japanese firm WONDERWALL. As with all BAPE Store openings, a selection of exclusive products will be on sale including BAPE Store Hong Kong colored hoodies and t-shirts and Mini Octopus key chains. Definitely a spot to check out next time you’re in HK.

BAPE Store Hong Kong
I.T Hysan One
G/F, 1 Hysan Avenue
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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A Bathing Ape has released their latest e-mook, which is (in plain English) a catalog for their latest season, sprinkled with BAPE-focused articles, stickers and complimentary items – in this case, a gingham Baby Milo tote bag. Pick one up from your local BAPE store or Japanese bookstore.

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A Bathing Ape has released a series of Giant 1st Camo Cardigan Sweatshirts. Available in two styles: the Sweat Cardigan and Snap Button Sweatshirt, the garment is available in a varity of will be available in two colorways: black, grey and green camo options. All are available now through Bape.

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In Summer 2000 David W. Marx, wrote his senior thesis on Japanese brand A Bathing Ape. Today he shares his thoughts on the label’s recent sale to Hong Kong’s I.T. Visit Neojaponisme for the full text. A must read.

Bape Store New York celebrates its 6th anniversary with a limited t-shirt releasing on Sunday, December 12, 2010. There are two styles available, each featuring Baby Milo with some iconic New York city buildings. Each comes in black or white and will be up on the web store Saturday evening.

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A Bathing Ape follow up on their Champion College Crewnecks with a hooded version of the sweat. Available through Bape stores shortly.

At this point there is not much that can still shock us. Without much surprise we report about the latest initiative by Bape – the Dog Store by A Bathing Ape. As you can imagine from the name, this is the new dogs accessories line by the Japanese brand. In the future you will see little dogs running around in the Bape camouflage pattern. Overall they present 11 items (toys, wardrobe, leash, etc) in the first drop, which will release November 11th.

Take a look at all items after the jump.

BAPE STORE NEW YORK will be releasing a limited Kid Cudi RAGER tee on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 to commemorate the release of his sophomore album, Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager. The t-shirt comes in black or white, has a “vintage rock” feel, and will be available ONLY at BAPE STORE NY.

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BAPE STORE NEW YORK will be releasing Halloween Milo Tees in-store on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. There will be two styles available , each featuring Baby Milo in festive Halloween attire. Available tonight at us.bape.com.

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Nigo and BAPE present the Winter 2010 edition of their self-styled lookbook series that began this past Autumn. Posing with art and ephemera from his personal collection, Nigo shows off a number of new BAPE styles. The  BAPENATIVE Navajo print receives heavy play, as does good ol’ George Cox.

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