ntinues to redefine the intersection of street culture and architectural excellence.
BAPE® Takes Over Asia: Four New Store Openings in 2025
BAPE® has been making waves in the fashion world, and their recent recognition by the Retail Design Institute International Design Awards is just the beginning. The Japanese streetwear brand is expanding its global presence with four new store openings across Asia in 2025, showcasing their signature blend of warm materiality and architectural innovation.
Design Philosophy: Where Street Culture Meets Architectural Excellence
BAPE®’s 2025 store openings are a testament to their commitment to creating a sophisticated and unique retail environment. Building upon the award-winning design language of their American Dream store, these new locations strike a perfect balance between industrial aesthetics and organic warmth. Through carefully curated material selections, such as rich wood tones, textured concrete, and strategic lighting, BAPE® creates immersive spaces that pay homage to their street culture roots while showcasing architectural precision.
2025 Store Openings: A Global Network Takes Shape
Singapore Mandarin Gallery
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The Singapore flagship store embraces the warm tonal palette of the American Dream concept, featuring natural wood finishes and BAPE®’s iconic camo patterns throughout. The space is anchored by a dramatic display of Teriyaki Boyz figures encased in tempered glass, immediately connecting customers to the brand’s rich heritage.
Nanjing JLC
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Continuing the warm material narrative, the Nanjing location introduces BAPE CAFE!？® alongside the main retail space. With warm wood paneling, marble surfaces, and Bape® LINE CAMO on orange glass partitions, this store seamlessly blends fashion and lifestyle. Custom neon signage adds a touch of streetwise edge.
Guangzhou TaiKoo Hui
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The Guangzhou store takes a bold departure from the warm material palette, featuring an angular façade clad in blurred reflective stainless steel with BAPE® LINE CAMO finishes. Inside, customers will find an industrial-modern interior with Italian grey stone flooring, LED light diffusion panels, and a central illumination system that mimics natural daylight.
Chongqing MixC
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Inspired by the mountainous cityscape, the Chongqing location combines industrial steel elements with vibrant green camo accents. The store’s curved design elements mirror the city’s winding roads, while a custom Chongqing-exclusive camo pattern in fiery orange, red, and pink celebrates the local identity.
BAPE®’s Global Expansion Continues
BAPE®’s global expansion shows no signs of slowing down, with new BAPE STORE® locations set to launch in major fashion capitals such as Hong Kong, Seoul, Vancouver, Miami, and Paris. This strategic retail expansion solidifies the brand’s worldwide presence, with each new location continuing to develop BAPE®’s design narrative while respecting local architectural contexts and cultural nuances. With this expansion, BAPE® continues to redefine the intersection of street culture and architectural excellence.
