Official Bape Thread

akademikgenius · Jan 26, 2023

sneakaprince said:
There was a bunch of YouTube/ insta breakdowns about how bape had somehow side stepped a patent law or something back in the 90s. I believe that law has since been changed or renewed if I'm not mistaken.

Bape did alter their shape a while back but the current bapesta which is basically the V3 does have much closer similarities to AF1s.

I wonder what happens with this. Bape is no where near as big as Nike but they are a street wear icon. Nike could lose some cool points on this one.

they did change the shape and did some alterations to their models and now look nothing like nike models. The color schemes are similar but nothing is the same. Since Bape is a China owned company could be the reason why they want to come for Bape. When Nigo owned it I think Nike didnt have Trade Laws in japan (hence older bapestas look exactly like AF1).

I dont think anything happens tho. Bape has since made changes to their shoes like 4-5 times already. Nothing is being copied here IMO

8|24 · Jan 26, 2023

Pandas for da toes

therealest1 · Jan 26, 2023

superblytrife · Jan 26, 2023

Sounds like Nike was cool with Bape having a large overseas footprint. But they’ve def picked up their U.S. operations in the past year or so, which seems to be the issue.

Personally, while Nike does have grounds to sue, I think it’s extremely corny to get tight just because they’ve expanded operation stateside. Either you’re okay with their infringement or you’re not. Very petty of Nike.

DripNick · Jan 27, 2023

Some Barbour x Bape on sale:

Barbour x Bape Camo Rain Jacket

The Barbour BAPE Camo Rain Wax Jacket is finished with a waterproof wax coating and features a stand-up collar, as well as a tartan and cotton lining for added warmth. BAPE's signature camo print accents the solid color design, while a large Baden Ape embroidery on the back of the jacket...

www.bstn.com

Barbour x Bape Camo Bedale Jacket

The Barbour BAPE Camo Bedale Wax Jacket is finished with a waterproof wax coating and features a corduroy collar, as well as a tartan and cotton lining for added warmth. BAPE's signature camo print accents the solid color design, while a large Baden Ape embroidery on the back of the jacket...

www.bstn.com

therealest1 · Jan 27, 2023

Some stuff through the years in this one.

sneakaprince · Jan 27, 2023

V2 bapestas were terrible. IDC what happens with this suit better not go back to that.

Kierris · Jan 27, 2023

Seems like they did change the shape then went back to looking like af1 replicas

EXSonSon · Jan 27, 2023

therealest1 said:
Some stuff through the years in this one.

Why complex actually have fake bapestas in those pictures. Cotton candy never came out with that sole that says BAPE, colors are also off, that midsole only came out during nigos last few years with the brand around 2010 - 2012 era, and then those flaming torches are obviously fakes with the under size midsole lmao.

sneakaprince · Jan 27, 2023

EXSonSon said:
Why complex actually have fake bapestas in those pictures. Cotton candy never came out with that sole that says BAPE, colors are also off, that midsole only came out during nigos last few years with the brand around 2010 - 2012 era, and then those flaming torches are obviously fakes with the under size midsole lmao.

I was wondering why the shape kept shifting on the V1, that explains it.

hydeous · Jan 27, 2023

Nigos pretty lucky to have sold the brand before the infringement.

superblytrife · Jan 28, 2023

hydeous said:
Nigos pretty lucky to have sold the brand before the infringement.

Pure speculation here, but maybe he got out when he did b/c he figured the luck would end eventually.

jaysfordays9 · Jan 29, 2023

I just hate that Nike added courtsta highs to the suit that never released and was scrapped because it was too close to shadows. The 93 lows and courtsta’s have most likely pissed off nike in a major way. Couple that with the JJJOUND collab hype and I can see the issue. Bapes designs are different enough in my eyes but Nike has been playing a little dirty in the courts to resubmit copyright and trademark patents for 1s dunks and AF1s these past few years. Don’t see Bape dropping anymore coartsta’s or even Blocksta’s. If Nike does win, adidas might follow suit for skullsta’s and Nike may circle back for madstas looking too much like blazers.

akademikgenius · Jan 29, 2023

Maybe I’m wrong but since Bape has been sold to the Chinese fashion conglomerate, doesn’t Nike have a trade dress patent in china? I know I read they didn’t have one in Japan during Nigo’s tenure