Came here this afternoon with a friend. Asked to try on a sample t shirt to check my size. Employees were very quick to react as if I was asking for something completely unreasonable. I planned on purchasing a few sweaters and the employees literally were so rude when I asked them for XL sizes. They said the sizes were upstairs and to make up my mind because they were apparently tired from running up and down from a previous customer . Cool whatever don't take it out on your next customer. So from them being rude I didn't get the two sweaters I originally went there to buy and settled for 3 t shirts. When checking out a different employee tried double charging me for twice the amount it was supposed to cost... when he tells me the amount is almost $450 for 3 t-shirts I asked why it cost so much, knowing the shirts are only 99$ each he then apologizes for "accidentally" charging one of the t-shirts twice. Just seemed super shady. Wouldn't recommend coming to this place because the employees were so rude. Store was cool though. read more

Aape - Men's Clothing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

alas, the fashion gods have smiled upon us. BAPE LA is finally here! went there earlier today and i must say that i'm very impressed with the high level of customer service and the super-sleek decor. the staff were really nice and helpful. i was completely floored by how on-point they were. these guys (and gal) really KNOW their stuff and aren't afraid to show it. if you're not too familiar with this particular brand of clothing, be forewarned. BAPE is known for its exclusivity and as we all know, exclusive doesn't come cheap. the store only carry a few pieces of certain items and once they're gone, they're gone. read more

I rarely post reviews but omg my son and I LOVE this store! Amazing service..where Supreme tries to play it cool...these guys are legit nice, helpful and friendly. The clothes are dope and such good quality. This mom will be here many more times... read more

Awesome store! This is a very chic looking store very nicely designed. I had a great experience in the store. The staff was nice and helpful. read more

walked in while casually shopping on Fairfax. Store set up was cute and very clean. Staff was helpful and engaged with me. The bad part? It was so hot I couldn't shop comfortable because I was literally drenched in sweat just from standing and slightly walking around looking at everything. As a paying customer I felt extremely bad for employees and am considering not shopping inside of for the summer just because of how uncomfortably hot it was inside. read more

What more is there to say? It's A Bathing Ape and you're either into the brand or you're not. If you're looking at this review, you probably already know what kinds of products they carry. It took awhile and the brand isn't anywhere near the same place it was years ago, but they've finally landed in Los Angeles after much speculation. The store design is clean and quite an experience for those used to typical retail store. Very similar in design to those located in Japan and presumably the rest of the world. Very well done. Expect popular and sought after items to be sold out already if you come in at normal times. When the most exclusive items are released, you'll either have to have connections or stand in line with a bunch of dorks for hours before doors open. Definitely a must visit if you're a fan of the brand, and maybe even if you're not and just happen to be on Melrose. It's hard to miss. Who knows, maybe you'll be lucky and they will re-release their Bape monogram print toilet paper. read more

This place is straight from Japan. Stuff you could only find there and New York comes to LA. It straight posh inside, but got some otaku too. Ultra high end shoes and clother from Japanese artist Bathing Ape. Some cool extras. read more

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terrible service. Doorman and others keep watching customers and try to tell u what to do. What the hell is "employee only restroom"? We cannot use the restroom after paying a few hundred bucks in store. read more

What a great experience today went in wanting the neck mask and walked out with a t shirt boxers and the very rare neck warmer !!!! Great staff great experience not a big fan of the other spot but if you are in town it's a must do !!!! And I mite add the only store of its kind in the country !!!!! read more

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After waiting in line to get in, I felt like I should purchase something to justify the wait. We traipsed through the small space in a record 10 minutes, and went into the rotating shoe display just for kicks (ha). However, I didn't see a single price tag on any of the Bapestas, and I felt a pang of "if I have to ask I can't afford it." I couldn't justify spending $70+ on one of the t-shirts either, no matter how cute baby Milo is. I will give credit where credit is due: - at least they HAD women's stuff (the one I went to in Japan didn't have any at all) - selection in general is pretty big comparable to the small space - it's got that squeaky-clean new feeling to it - they're not on the cheapy side of Melrose read more

HELP! There's an online Bape store and i dont know if they sell the real thing or fakes (fapes). Guidance plz? Heres the link: http://www.thebapeshop.com/?gclid=CKCkupbU2Z0CFdND5god0m5JrA read more

Celebrating my son's getting a good report card to buy his dream BAPE hoodie $450. He tried out twice at a house, and he found a defect in his hoodie. We brought into the shop and told a manager about the defect and exchange. He brought a new hoodie to compare to the one with the defect. He admitted the defect and he said he can't sell because of the one we brought looks deferent that the new one in a plastic bag. He refused to exchange. They still try to sale the defect product that they are aware of defects. It seems like the store has so much bad experience from bad customers just by observing how they treat the customers on a long line. The manager was yelling to the customer behind us about exchanging the size that she bought 3 minutes ago. That store is for people who don't mind to get the defect products and yelled at the store. read more

This Bape looks quite big from outside, but compared to the store size, they don't have too many items for sale inside. They do display everything really nicely, especially the shoe display in the middle of the store. I've been to only one other Bape store, in Nagoya (Japan). That store seemed much smaller but was 3 stories tall and actually carried a lot more stuff. I'm not particularly a Bape fan, but I saw some nice sneakers and a few clothing items for women that were pretty cute. read more

Aape - Men's Clothing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this brand. I sport em all the time on the regular, the clothing yes the shoes not so much. Same atmosphere as the NY just with an LA twist its pretty cool. The sales staff are really friendly and they don't usually eye you like em hypebeast at the hundreds store, but thats a different review. In any case Its pretty chill here a lot of people complain about the price; my response? why like something you can't afford thats the same as teasing yourself. Parking how ever can be a pain on the weekend meters are full during the afternoon so prepare to park at the residential parking in the neighborhood. Its a must see for yourself experience just like Johnny cupcakes so stop by if you can. read more

The prices here very high for some shoes and clothes. The shoes are what I call candy shoes since they are very colorful and fun. I only bought a pair of shoes once and I haven't worn them yet since I don't want to crease them up. The staff who work the shoe department are very friendly and when you walk in and out of the store, the security opens the door. It is a cool place to browse around, but there hasn't been anything lately that has caught my eye that I must have. read more

i love the design inside, how the shoes are on a belt that goes around like a kaiten-zushi. umm... oh, the SA's are very friendly :D read more

bro in the front by the door helped me as soon as I asked for a product, real quick and simple. for sure to return for more gear.

WOW another clothen store bites the dust!!! Been here a couple of times before the location closed. I felt very VIP walking in with two huge but nice gorilla security guards greeting then opening and closing the two big main doors behind me. This place is awesome inside. Clothing lines the walls all the way around. In the middle is their shoe section. Found a hoodie that was pretty cute looked at the price tag (rubbed my eyes to refocus) 200.00 for a hoodie!!! ummm no thanks BAPE.. I then found a nice button up for a friend omg 350.00 eepies. Why are you so expensive!!! Okay as i turned around and made sure i didnt enter into the hip side of Fred Siegel i was reassured that indeed i was still in BAPE. As i ingored the shoe section (i honestly think they are on the tacky side) i saw a pink BAPE monkey that would be cute on my bed 50.00 omg!!! After seeing that i needed to remove myself from the store. The gorilla security guard thanked me for stopping in as he opened the door for me. BAPE i love the monkey but your clothing is super overpriced!!!! read more

The latest addition to the BAPE (Bathing Ape) empire is located here in Los Angeles, carrying on the tradition of GoApe! along the higher end section of Melrose. It's a small store but I've found it to be much better than the New York spot based on selection and customer service (most BAPE employees, both here and Japan were pretty rude). Weekends I've heard have a line to get in; I stepped in an hour before closing on a weeknight and it was smooth sailing. Now I don't have to travel to the other side of the country or across the Pacific Ocean to visit one of my favorite boutiques. read more

I was trying to do charity for this place by buying like 10 of their items in one time. Unfortunately, one of the staff here does not have the insight. He kept yelling at me about putting their items back in their place, as they are for show only. I was like, for real? dude? For show to whom? I am the customer, your are the server. I take the items off the hangers, you get the sizes. After I pay, then you put whatever is for show back in their places. Simple as that. That's how you make money. I don't care if they are for show or not. All you have to do is do a little sweat and put them back afterwards. But you just don't even want to lift you finger. Unteachable, I hope you keep selling clothes. read more

Friendly staff. Cool clothes. Great customer service, BJ, Jordan and my favorite Steph are awesome! We will be back to shop again. Lovin' the jumper purchased and the other items. read more

I am a big fan of japanese streetwear brands, and Bape was my first love. Going to the Bape store in LA for me was like taking a kid to the candy store. The whole look of the store is sick: the ginormous pair of Bape jeans, the circular conveyor belt carrying bapestas to name a few. They carry a pretty good selection of Bape product: shirts, hoodies, shoes, hats, etc. They also had some product on display in glass cases (Bape DS, toilet paper) that was not for sale. The price, unfortunately, is extremely steep as expected. The customer service was excellent. My little cousins were looking at all the little toys and accessories, and the staff showed them all the stuff in their price range. Say what you will about Bape, but they are good at what they do, and they know it. read more

Yes, I'm a fan . I've never actually wore BAPE but always likes Nigo's vision for a collectable /limited tier/ youthful label. I actually bought a shirt , because I wasn't too interested in much else. There wasn't too much variety , but the layout of the store was interesting. It would be cool to have a BBC / Ice Cream store nearby.Hint* read more

A definite LA experience. Amazing shoe and clothing displays. Wear your Kanye shades for the full Yeezy experience. Smile big for the security guard! read more

I'm a huge fan of Bape clothing mainly because I love cartoon-ny art. This store is located in a very prominent part of Los Angles with a lot of hip clothing retailers. I love the fact that when you get into the store there is a doorman to open and close the door when you arrive / leave. Clothing wise I love the clothes, they usually have a very good, up to date selection and some exclusive for "LA" Bape themed clothes, thats a plus. I give this store a minus 2 stars for parking and service. Its very difficult to find parking. Your best bet would be to park in the residential streets, but pay close attention to the signs or you might get ticketed. Also, you would think that paying premium for brand name clothing you'll get unparalleled service. I was absolutely wrong because they have a staff that seemed like they're too cool for school. I would rather order online. read more

THIS SPOT IS CLOSED. What was open for only a year or two? But then again that was expected I mean LA had the game for all this c'mon BAPE is waaaay to expensive. On the spot alone I would give it a 4 1/2 stars, the place was the closest thing to being like the ones in Japan. Ok, I'm getting ahead of myself let's start over. Bape (A Bathing Ape) is a VERY high end clothing line/boutique from Japan, kids in Japan was spend an entire pay check for this limited line of clothing as well as wait in lines to get into the shop. This one opened in LA at the far end of Melrose passed Fairfax. Located on a corner it was easy to find the giant BAPE sign with infamous gorrilla. The facade of the place was silver and not really easy to miss. You're welcome in by a door man in a suit (I know it can be quite intimidating especially from what we're use to here in the States). In the middle was this all glass area for their shows along with their floating conveyor of Bape shoes... here's what I'm talking about so you can picture it http://www.protocolsnow.com/wp-content/images/tinypic/081231_bape2.jpg Another thing most people were confused about was "Why aren't there many shirts or anything else!?" They have one of each product out to look at and you have to ask for your size. SUPER PRICEY! Service was alright I guess? The place was beautiful though, with expensive product it looks like LA wasn't the best spot for you. RIP BAPE LA. PS. I HEARD NIGO SOLD BAPE ... read more

I enjoy visiting this store when in I'm in LA i can find myself wanting everything but i leave with 1 or 2 things cause i have to hit other shops or on my way to other shops. I have been to the NY shop and liked them the same although at the NY shop i thought that the service was a little better but hell everyone in LA is too cool for school. read more

I'm not really a big fan of Bape, but they do have some pretty cool stuff. I checked this store out 2 or 3 times since it opened a year ago; the interior is just like all the other Bape store opened around the world... The pricing of Bape is very expensive, as you know, Bape is probaby one of the most expensive street brands around. I would probably buy something from Bape if they have like a 50% to 75% off sale, if not i would rather spend my money elsewhere. read more

poor management poor quality poor staff members working here.. i will definitely never come back