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New Delhi [India], October 26: AAPE BY A BATHING APE, the Global streetwear label known for its distinctive graphics, camouflage and iconic Moon Face, is entering India with the opening of its first standalone store at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, this festive season. The India debut marks AAPEs entry into the Indian retail market, bringing its distinctive streetwear proposition to Delhi and establishing the foundation for its planned expansion into other major Indian cities over the next three years. The new store will offer customers an immersive introduction to AAPE, bringing the brands distinctive streetwear identity to life through its design, collections and signature graphics. The store will house AAPEs Fall/Winter 2026 collection, bringing together mens and womens apparel and accessories including graphic T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, shirts, jackets, bottoms, shorts, caps and bags. The assortment will feature the brands signature Moon Face and graphic-led visual language across the collection. Adding an India-specific element to the launch, AAPE will introduce a special-edition New Delhi T-shirt in an exclusive camouflage design. Available in limited quantities, the T-shirt has been created specifically for the brands India debut and celebrates the opening of AAPEs first store in the country. Launched in 2012 as a young collection within the A BATHING APE universe, AAPE has evolved into a street culture-inspired fashion brand with an identity shaped by music, sport and popular culture. The brands circular Moon Face logo, camouflage, bold graphics and AAPER family of characters have become defining elements across its collections and retail environments. Sharing its vision for the Indian market, AAPE BY A BATHING APE stated, "India represents an exciting opportunity for AAPE, with a young, globally connected audience and a fashion landscape that continues to evolve. Our first store at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj gives us an opportunity to introduce AAPEs distinctive world of streetwear directly to Indian consumers through our collections, graphics and the culture that shapes the brand. As we begin our India journey, we look forward to building a strong connection with a new generation of AAPE consumers and establishing the foundation for our presence across the country." With a young, globally connected consumer base and a fast-evolving fashion landscape, India presents a growing opportunity for AAPE. Delhi, with its vibrant retail environment and strong connection to youth culture, has been selected as the brands first market in the country. The India launch will mark the beginning of AAPEs wider retail journey, with plans to expand into other major Indian cities over the next three years. Further locations and opening timelines will be announced in due course. AAPEs India entry builds on its established international presence across Japan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The brand has collaborated with globally recognized names including Coca-Cola, Tommy Jeans and Audi, bringing its distinctive streetwear identity to partnerships across fashion, lifestyle and automotive culture. For Fall/Winter 2026, AAPE also collaborated with Alpha Industries, reimagining the iconic MA-1 flight jacket through the brands streetwear lens. More recently, K-pop group LNGSHOT featured as the face of AAPEs Fall/Winter 2026 campaign, reflecting the brands connection with a new generation of global streetwear and music audiences The India launch, in partnership with Unit Nine Private Limited, marks the first step in AAPEs India journey. As AAPEs retail partner in India, Unit Nine will support the brands local retail operations, marketing and customer experience. The brand plans to expand into other major Indian cities over the next three years, with further locations and opening timelines to be announced in due course. About AAPE BY A BATHING APE A BATHING APEs creative vision has never ceased to push the boundaries of street fashion. Debuting in Spring/Summer 2012, AAPE BY A BATHING APE (reads A-A-P-E) was established as a dynamic, high-energy diffusion line tailored for the next generation of streetwear enthusiasts. Focused on clean, lightweight, and versatile designs, AAPE delivers everyday fashion essentials that balance modern comfort with high-impact street aesthetics. At the core of the brands visual identity is the AAPE Moonface logoa streamlined, rounded reinterpretation of A BATHING APEs legendary ape head, engineered to leave an unmistakable impression at first glance. AAPE India Instagram An International Retail Presence AAPEs retail presence spans Asia, North America and the Middle East, with stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, New York and Los Angeles. Its reach extends to Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai, alongside locations in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. About Unit Nine Private Limited Unit Nine Private Limited is an Indian fashion retail company focused on the long-term development of international brands in India. As AAPEs retail partner, the company will lead its local retail operations, marketing and customer experience. Beginning with Delhi, Unit Nine aims to build a strong foundation for AAPEs growth across multiple Indian cities, working closely with the brands global team. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same.)
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