They usually started with one basic core piece and morphed and edited it in some way as seen in a good example here with this hoodie

From one of the iconic Balenciaga runways featuring a lot of logos mimicking the democratic campaign logos

Not sure of how to actually date this tag but it’s popped up on some of the older looking pieces and since Kapital has been around for quite some time

The shoes even come with mismatched laces to complete the “What The” effect

There were jackets

1996 1/100 Letterman Jacket tee They usually started with oneMarked size: L Condition: used Shoulder: 20in Chest: 24in Length: 24in A 1996 69 100 varsity jacket made in collaboration with Post Overalls. The jackets are all numbered via embroidery on the front out of 100 and all feature different colors letters to spell out BAPE. There is also simple branding on the back. This one also still features customizations in pins added to it. In 1996 A Bathing Ape still in its infancy in the streetwear of Japan was