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MSGM vs A BATHING APE: similarities and differences

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MSGM

Italy Founded 2009

Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture · Avant-garde & designer

A BATHING APE

Japan Founded 1993

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Decoration & playfulness.

Different traits

  • Streetwear

    A BATHING APE shows a stronger emphasis

  • Avant-garde & designer

    MSGM shows a stronger emphasis

Trait comparison

  • MSGM (solid line, circles)
  • A BATHING APE (dashed line, squares)
Traits of MSGM and A BATHING APE, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • MSGM
  • A BATHING APE
Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
MSGM
A BATHING APE
Country Italy Japan
Founded 2009 1993
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Accessories Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

MSGM

  • MSGM Kids

    MSGM Kids is a kids’ line officially developed by MSGM, presenting collections based on the parent b...

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A BATHING APE

Collaborations

MSGM

No information is available.

A BATHING APE

  • 2025-04-22

    PORTER

    A new A BATHING APE® × PORTER collection announced on April 22, 2025. Presented in the context of a trunk show commemorating the opening of a new PORTER STAND store, it features four bag styles with travel-themed souvenir bags.

  • 2025-04-01

    COMME des GARÇONS

    In 2025, a commemorative capsule collection with CDG was released in two installments to mark BAPE OSAKA’s fifth anniversary. It featured a wide range of items, including T-shirts, check shirts, and bags.

  • 2024-07-26

    VANS

    A 2024 collaboration between A BATHING APE® and Vans. Announced on 7/25, it was released through Vans Family on 7/26 and at BAPE stores on 7/27. Old Skool and Sk8-Mid were reinterpreted with camouflage patterns.

  • 2023-12

    Alpha Industries

    The second collaboration with A BATHING APE features MA-1 jackets, reversible kimono jackets, and N-3B-related items decorated with ukiyo-e and sashiko-style motifs, along with shark hoodies, pants, T-shirts, hats, and more.

  • 2022-09-03

    A.P.C.

    A.P.C. and BAPE’s first collaboration in 2022 (INTERACTION #15). A diverse range, including denim, workwear styles, and BAPE camo patterns, with items for kids.

  • 2021-10-16

    Barbour

    In 2021, a capsule collection was offered for AW21, featuring a Bedale in BAPE camouflage, as well as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps.

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