STATUS Magazine August 2012 “Hustle” Issue featuring NIGO
Influential Japanese creative NIGO is the focus of STATUS Magazine’s latest issue for August 2012 which bases itself around the theme of “Hustle.” STATUS teamed up with respected Japanese photographer Keiichi Nitta for the cover, as...
HUMAN MADE 2012 Spring/Summer Collection Lookbook
Contemporary Japanese outfitter HUMAN MADE returns for another season of workwear-inspired clothing as it promotes its latest lookbook for Spring/Summer 2012. Since its inception in mid 2010, the label turned out to be a medium for NIGO to express hi...
A Bathing Ape 2012 Summer Collection
From the recently released A Bathing Ape 2012 summer collection mook comes this closer look at some of the latest items from what is understood to be the last season that will see direct input from BAPE founder, NIGO. Many characteristics that we hav...
GRIND: HUMAN MADE 2012 Spring/Summer Editorial
Following on from our previous looks at the current HUMAN MADE season that featured Pharrell and Ayanokoji Sho, GRIND magazine brings us its interpretation of the collection. The choice for model this time around may initially confuse you, but the id...
EFFECTOR by NIGO “Darryl” Glasses
Tokyo-based fashion optics label EFFECTOR specializes in classically inspired, handmade eyewear. Their 2012 collection includes a wide range of design collaborations, including another addition from NIGO, formerly of BAPE fame. Called the “Darr...
IMPOSSIBLE Film PX 70 Color Shade by NIGO
The limited PX 70 Color Shade Film by NIGO not only features IMPOSSIBLE’s latest Color Shade film formula, but also varying colorful frames which include yellow, orange, red, pink, lilac, dark blue, light blue, green, black and white while also boast...
SMART: HUMAN MADE 2012 Spring/Summer Editorial
NIGO will always be known as the man behind A Bathing Ape, but with that relationship almost at an end his new brand, HUMAN MADE, continues to gather momentum. This editorial, featuring Kishidan front man Ayanokoji Sho, throws a spotlight on some of...
Converse Addict by NIGO – A Closer Look
Fans of the Converse Addict series recently saw the release of its latest rendition, designed by NIGO. The previously showcased in a white colorway will now be up to the general public to decide if it holds any weight to the latest brown release. Muc...
NIGO x VERBAL “One Day Disco” @ LaForet Museum Harajuku
Fashion and culture landmark LaForet Museum in Tokyo is set to become the next host of Harajuku’s disco event “One Day Disco” alongside a number of special guests. The twin sisters behind Japanese brand Jouetie Ami and Aya will be i...
BAPE ARCHIVES by NIGO
Releasing April 1 of this year is the second official release chronicling the massive fashion juggernaut in the form of BAPE ARCHIVES by NIGO. In NIGO’s own words, “in 2008 Rizzoli published the official archive book A BATHING APE. If tha...
Converse Addict by NIGO
Japanese music producer, DJ and BAPE founder NIGO teams up with Converse’s Japan-exclusive Converse Addict line to produce a re-imagined version of the iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers. In two color options including white and brown, the shoe still featu...
COLD COFFEE: HUMAN MADE Online Store
NIGO’s latest fashion brand HUMAN MADE makes the jump into online retail with the launch of COLD COFFEE’s website. COLD COFFEE itself has been the physical flagship for the HUMAN MADE brand in Tokyo, employing retail protocols similar to...
