Shoe Designer Bathing Ape relates to Manhattan leases 91 Greene St

By Kelly Brown


The leasing team of Faith Hope Consolo, vice chairman, and Joseph A. Aquino, managing director of Garrick-Aug Worldwide, Ltd., exclusively represented the landlord in leasing 91 Greene St. to an obscure, but ultra hip urban retailer A Bathing Ape. The Soho location will serve since the U.S. flagship for the street put on retailer, also known as BAPE (pronounced baypee), and can consist of things like a cafe.

The 10-year lease is for 3,036 s/f, which include two levels and mezzanine space. Apparel retailer Tehen previously occupied the web-site.

According to Ms. Consolo, "BAPE's retail idea is perfectly suited for this hyper-trendy Soho neighborhood. The enterprise, whose name is normally a clever riff that pokes enjoyable at complacency among Japanese youths, was launched 11 years ago by designer, producer, musician and disc jockey Nigo, a self-professed 'Planet on the Apes' fanatic. His types incorporate simian imagery, hip-hop culture and camouflage motifs and are deliberately sold in limited quantities to preserve exclusivity. BAPE clothing and accessories have reached feverish reputation amongst the young and hip. Prospects in Japan have even been recognized to wait in line just to acquire in towards the shop to shop! This New York flagship will enable the retailer, which already has shops in Japan, Hong Kong and London, to expand its brand inside the U.S."

The life-style retail boutique, which will function an array of apparel and accessories, is slated to open this summer time time.

"This incredible signature place attributes a modern day, all-glass facade and practically 20 feet of street frontage," stated Mr. Aquino.

"However, the area's non-stop pedestrian website website traffic and proximity to some of the most nicely identified retailers inside the planet are what definitely tends to make 91 Greene St. a standout retail address."

Situated on exactly the identical block as Louis Vuitton, Armani Casa, Anne Fontaine and La Perla, 91 Greene St. can also be situated close to other marquis retailers, which consists of Salvatore Ferragamo, Helmut Lang and Apple Personal personal computer.

Christopher Owles, managing director of Sinvin Realty, represented the tenant within the transaction.




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