Portraits from the 90s captured by a legendary photographer are revived
A BATHING APE® (A Basing Ape®,以下BAPE®)is a legendary photographer and artist. Shawn Shawn Mortensen） To celebrate our past relationship with him, we are re-releasing photo T-shirts featuring his signature works..
Shawn Mortensen (1965–2009), born in 1965 and based in Los Angeles, was a pioneer of music, street culture, andAnd a photographer who has photographed many iconic artists in the hip-hop scene.ーknown asIn 2002BAPE®︎Than,He has published a photo book, "It's My Life... Or It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time." His photographs have been used in advertisements and campaigns for streetwear brands, and his influence is widely recognized.
In particular, Sean's photo of The Notorious BIG, also known as BIGGIEBAPE®The photo of him wearing a camo jacket remains an iconic photograph that is still talked about today.BAPE®It has become one of the most iconic collaborations in the history of the brand.
For this reprint, we have selected three photographs capturing cultural icons from the aforementioned photobook "It's My Life... Or It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time." These are moments that symbolize 90s street culture.BAPE®We have revived it as a photo T-shirt that is unique in its style.
BECK: Live at Aaron's Record Store (1994)
Filmed a live performance at Aaron's Record Store, a famous record store in Hollywood, Los Angeles.BECK (Beck）This photo captures the dynamic stage presence of the band and the energetic atmosphere that is unique to the store.
This venue is a popular spot for local music fans, with everyone from celebrities to regular customers.IntersectIt was also a cultural crossroads, and the photographs bring to life the local Los Angeles music scene of the early 1990s.
BEASTIE BOYS: Between shoots of the "PASS THE MIC" video (1992)
A scene captured during filming at G-Son Studios in Atwater Village, Los Angeles.
The Beastie Boys were playing dominoes on the emergency stairs in the rain.The trust and bond between friends, and the 90sAThis is a snapshot that is typical of Sean, exuding the free-spirited atmosphere of treat culture.
The Notorious BIG: Final Filming (March 7, 1997)
Biggie Smalls at Good Luck Bar in Los Feliz, Los AngelesaboutThe Notorious BIG(NotoriousBIG)ofPhotoshoot. In this photoshoot to wish him well on his new album, Biggie wore the same shirt that Sean was wearing.BAPE®He liked the camo jacket and showed off his look with it draped over his shoulders.BAPE® OfIt will be an iconic piece that will go down in history..
This photo was taken just two days before he died.It ended up being his final portrait.AThe intersection of music and hip hop, a moment that symbolizes the eraTell me nowListenYou.
BAPE®is the brand's philosophy through the work of Shawn Mortensen. “Fearless Expression (Fearless self-expression))” and “Connect with People (creation that connects people))" We will connect moments that transcend cultures and are passed down to future generations at the intersection of art and fashion..
This collection will be available from Saturday, November 29, 2025.BAPE®Authorized retailers and BAPE.COM WEB STORE It will be released in limited quantities.
SPECIAL GIFT WITH PURCHASE
Shawn Mortensen CollaborationCustomers who purchase this product will receive a set of stickers (one for each T-shirt).
*Due to limited quantities, sales will end once stock runs out.
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CollaborationIn commemoration ofBAPE At STORE® Shibuya, Shawn MortensenHistory and works ofIntroduceSpecial Window DisplayFrom November 29th (Saturday) to December 12th (Friday), specialHis deep connection with the brandHistoryThis is a rare opportunity to take a closer look at the products in store.
BAPE STORE®︎ Shibuya
Address:13-17 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6415-6041
11:00 - 21:00
BIGGIE TEE
COLOR: WHITE
¥16,500- (tax included)
BECK TEE
COLOR: WHITE
¥16,500- (tax included)
BEASTIE BOYS TEE
COLOR: WHITE
¥16,500- (tax included)
