Buy BAPE STA in NZ&AU
Shop our newest BAPE STA in NZ and AU. Prior has the biggest range of Nike, Adidas and Fear of God Essentials in NZ and AU. Guaranteed 100% Authentic. Order now receive express shipping. Checkout with Afterpay and Laybuy
Where can I buy BAPE sta in NZ or AU? +
You can shop a vast range of A Bathing Ape (or BAPE) at Prior with confidence knowing that every item, every time is guaranteed 100% Authentic. BAPE is restocked seasonally and generally always sells out so get in quick.
How does BAPE Sta fit? +
BAPE Sta fits smaller. You are recommended to go a half size up to your normal footwear size.
Are BAPE Stas a copy of Nike's Air Force 1? +
BAPE has been in a lawsuit with Nike since 2009. Going back and forth for Nike's claim against BAPE that the BAPE Sta is a copy of their Air Force. The infamous lawsuit continues until this date (2023).
Why is BAPE Sta so popular? +
BAPE got popular through associations with the International Stüssy Tribe and James Lavelle of UNKLE & Mo’Wax records, BAPE was quickly established as a cultural tastemaker in Tokyo, as well as a best-kept secret in closed circles abroad – someone's friend would go to Japan, bring back some clothes and a few magazines, and the hype would slowly spread through word of mouth alone.
Is BAPE Sta Japanese? +
Yes. A Bathing Ape (or BAPE) is a Japanese streetwear brand founded by Nigo (Tomoaki Nagao) in Ura-Harajuku, Japan in 1993.
Did BAPE get sued by Nike? +
Yes BAPE got sued by Nike. Nike's statement in their lawsuit is "Bape significantly and materially diminished its US activities.”
Is BAPE cool? +
BAPE is still one of the leading brands for fashion and streetwear. Most of their releases sell out in seconds, which makes the brand high demand.