Austin KlarVanguard Properties · Lawyer Turned Real Estate Agent

Japanese Streetwear Giant BAPE Finally Coming to San Francisco

Name: Japanese Streetwear Giant BAPE Finally Coming to San Francisco
Uploaded: 2026-03-11T00:00:24+00:00
Duration: 44 s
Channel: Austin Klar
Description: In this brief on‑camera commentary, Austin Klar announces that Japanese streetwear powerhouse A Bathing Ape (BAPE) is opening its first San Francisco…

11 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief on‑camera commentary, Austin Klar announces that Japanese streetwear powerhouse A Bathing Ape (BAPE) is opening its first San Francisco location, marking the brand’s 10th store in the United States. The three‑story storefront will occupy the former Warby Parker space on Union Square, a prime retail corridor that has seen a wave of ultra‑luxury brands move in as pandemic‑driven vacancies depressed valuations. Klar highlights BAPE’s 1990s origins, its celebrity cachet, and the new owners’ aggressive U.S. expansion strategy. He frames the opening as both a cultural milestone for the brand and a sign of shifting retail dynamics in Union Square, ending with a call for viewers to comment and follow for more San Francisco real‑estate updates.

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A legendary Japanese streetwear brand is opening its first ever San Francisco store right in Union Square. Nigo's renowned bathing ape came to prominence in the '90s and has been donned by numerous celebrities, especially in the music industry. To date, most of their brick and mortar presence has been international, but their new owners have been really focused on US expansion and their San Francisco store right in Union Square would be the 10th United States location. Construction is underway on the 3-story building with direct Union Square frontage that used to be home to Warby Parker. It is prime real estate for the area. The brand joins a cohort of ultra-luxury companies snatching up space in Union Square, taking advantage of the depressed retail valuations following an exodus during the pandemic. Really excited to see the new store when it's done. Let me know what you think in the comments and follow me for more San Francisco real estate.