A Bathing Ape is opening its third ever European pirate store in London today…

The store will give fans the chance to get their hands on limited editions and rare items at reduced prices, so don’t miss out!

A Bathing Ape was established in the backstreets of Harajuku, Tokyo in 1993. Founder, Nigo, is considered a pioneer in the luxury street wear field, and the brand has gained phenomenal attention and popularity since its creation.

The pirate store concept began around two years ago, when the first one opened in Tokyo. In 2010, a New York store was also opened. The stores are branded with the exclusive graphics and imagery of A Bathing Ape, and a limited edition T-shirt will be released every other day by the pirate store, to mark and celebrate the occasion.

The London BAPE store opened in 2002, and, since that time, has only twice sold items at discount prices through the pirate store. This time, the pirate store will be open for just ten days, and will mark the first time that it comes to the BAPE European flagship store in the UK’s capital.

JANUARY 27 – FEBRUARY 5 2012
BAPE® LONDON, 4 UPPER JAMES STREET, LONDON, W1F 9DG
TEL : 0207 434 2541
MONDAY / FRIDAY 11AM – 7PM
SATURDAY 11AM – 6.30PM
SUNDAY 12PM – 5PM

Words by Fiona Guest