Japanese streetwear brand 'BAPE' has opened a new flagship store, 'BAPE STORE DOSAN', in Seoul’s Gangnam district! The launch marks an important step in the brand’s global expansion while presenting an immersive retail experience that brings together fashion, art, and culture.
The opening event welcomed several notable guests including Seventeen’s Dino, ENHYPEN’s Jungwon, BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun and Woonhak, 2NE1’s Sandara Park, LNGSHOT, Japanese model and actress Koki, and Hong Kong fashion influencer Alya Sham.
PHOTOS BY CUE CHOI
'BAPE STORE DOSAN' is designed as a four level flagship space featuring reflective stainless steel engraved with BAPE LINE CAMO, translucent LED screens, and silver SHARK SEIJIN sculptures. To celebrate the opening, BAPE has released a Seoul exclusive collection including items such as the Full Zip Shark Hoodie and BAPE STA sneakers in a special SEOUL CAMO design. A newly designed BABY MILO character wearing a traditional Korean hanbok further highlights the collection and pays tribute to Korean culture.
Photos by Cue Choi
Founded in 1993 in Harajuku, Tokyo, BAPE has become one of the most recognized names in Japanese streetwear, known for iconic motifs such as APE HEAD, BAPE CAMO, and BABY MILO while expanding its presence across fashion, art, and culture worldwide.
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