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RTH vs A BATHING APE: similarities and differences

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RTH

United States Founded 2010

Outdoor & functional · Avant-garde & designer · Decoration & playfulness

A BATHING APE

Japan Founded 1993

Streetwear · Decoration & playfulness · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Streetwear

    A BATHING APE shows a stronger emphasis

  • Decoration & playfulness

    A BATHING APE shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of RTH and A BATHING APE, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits by category

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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
RTH
A BATHING APE
Country United States Japan
Founded 2010 1993
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Fragrance Lifestyle products Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

RTH

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A BATHING APE

Collaborations

RTH

  • 2021-04-08

    A.P.C.

    A.P.C. × RTH (INTERACTION #10), released in April 2021. The collection features denim, shirts, and other items reflecting the aesthetics of the Old West.

RTH collaborations

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.

A BATHING APE collaborations

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