bape cafe, tokyo
If you can’t afford the threads there’s always Bape Cafe. The location of Bathing Ape parties and launches, the food is averagely priced for Tokyo but apart from being a little like heaven for Bape junkies – the ceiling and tables are ape shaped, the stools are decorated with the trademark camo-ape – it’s no doubt where the Teriyaki Boys, James Lavelle and the Neptunes hang out after stocking up. It’s also a great source of Bape souvenirs, which you can flog on E-bay, like sugar sachets, serviettes, and if your bag is big enough a tea cup and saucer. I still have an exceedingly rare MAC-Bape blotting tissue collabo if anyone’s interested. Normally expensive but presently going for a mere RM1999, packaging and postage not included. It’s a snip, Bape fans – you know it.Â