Interview with NIGO® & Jun Takahashi
How did you two originally meet?
We actually went to the same school. At the time Jun was my senior.
With you guys both maintaining extensive brands and businesses, has it become difficult to meet up as often as you’d like?
It’s a weird situation, in the past we didn’t see each other often because we were each so busy with our own projects and brands. But of course with the return of NOWHERE, we now have the chance to meet up more frequently.
How has presenting at Pitti Uomo changed UNDERCOVER’s exposure on a global level?
Jun: Before, UNDERCOVER was a female-centric brand. But now I’ve opened the doors to menswear as well. We now show in both Paris and Italy and overall it’s a satisfying feeling and it has probably attracted some more exposure.
What was the reasoning behind stepping down from A Bathing Ape? Was this something that was inevitable
NIGO: I had originally made plans to step down from A Bathing Ape operations some time ago. However, this didn’t really mean that I was relinquishing my hold of the company. More so, it was a chance to focus more on the creative-side of things and allow for much more freedom in design acting as a freelance designer.
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