Japanese clothing company A Bathing Ape is looking to treble its London space and secure a new West End flagship shop.
The firm, which has collaborated with stars including Beastie Boys and Pharrell Williams (pictured), has appointed James Andrew International to find it a 3,000 sq ft store in Mayfair, Soho or Covent Garden.
It wants to relocate from its circa 800 sq ft at 4 Upper James Street, W1, when its lease expires at the end of the year.
The expansion plan comes as BAPE celebrates its 20th anniversary. The fashion line was started in 1993 by Japanese DJ Nigo, who is also partner in the boutique Billionaire Boys Club clothing line with Pharrell Williams.
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