New York is to trendsetting, as L.A. is to fame…so its about time Nigo sets up shop in the valley. BAPE’s L.A. store opening has been long awaited, so its only natural that upon its grand opening it be joyously celebrated (by a crème de la crème crowd of creative artists and celebrities).
Maintaining the continuity, the L.A. store bears a wall of blue camo print , the sneaker conveyor belt and “Go BAPE” sign ‘on the front of the building; each of which can be found at the brand’s sister locations. They kicked off the kickoff of this new store with a kickass pair of exclusive Roadstas in a cool colourway, kicking it up a notch from the usual commemorative t-shirt, we’ve come to expect.
The celebrity we were most suprised attended the grand opening? Mike Tyson. Why is it that he is the ONLY person we can picture wearing the BAPE Panda hoodie, without it making him look (any) crazy(er than he already is)?!?
Can’t wait to check it out next time we’re in L.A.!

In related news, Google has launched its iGoogle Artists Themes which include snazzy BAPE designs and a Bapex watch to decorate your personal iGoogle page with.