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Nigo

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Founder of A Bathing Ape and Human Made

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Industries
Streetwear,  Footwear
Founded December 27, 1970
Headquarters Maebashi, Gunma, Japan

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Tomoaki Nagao, also known as NIGO is a Japanese fashion designer and founder of A Bathing Ape (BAPE) and BAPESTA. Currently, he is the creative director of Uniqlo’s UT division, focusing on graphic T-shirts. He also co-founded Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream with Pharrell Williams.
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Uniqlo UT Unveils Female-Focused "RISE AGAIN BY VERDY" SS19 Capsule
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Uniqlo UT Unveils Female-Focused "RISE AGAIN BY VERDY" SS19 Capsule
The fast-rising creative joins NIGO and Emma for the collection.
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Verdy Hints at Upcoming Uniqlo UT Collaboration
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Verdy Hints at Upcoming Uniqlo UT Collaboration
With a special teaser from creative director NIGO.
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NIGO and Pharrell Create "Storm Cowboy" Sake
Food & Beverage

NIGO and Pharrell Create "Storm Cowboy" Sake
Available at the new HUMAN MADE 1928 store in Kyoto.
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NIGO Believes 'Star Wars' Is Better Than 'Star Trek'
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NIGO Believes 'Star Wars' Is Better Than 'Star Trek'
A look back at our classic interview with George Lucas’ biggest fan.
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The Futuristic Y-3 RUNNER 4D II Takes the Spotlight in This Week's Footwear Drops
Footwear

The Futuristic Y-3 RUNNER 4D II Takes the Spotlight in This Week's Footwear Drops
Along with collaborative silhouettes from Alife, Pharrell, HUMAN MADE, NEIGHBORHOOD and more.
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Here’s the Full ‘Star Wars’ x UNIQLO UT Collaboration
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Here’s the Full ‘Star Wars’ x UNIQLO UT Collaboration
Designed by NIGO, Jun Takahashi and Tetsu Nishiyama.
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NIGO Teases 'Star Wars' x Uniqlo UT Collaboration with All-Star Designers
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NIGO Teases 'Star Wars' x Uniqlo UT Collaboration with All-Star Designers
Designed by himself, UNDERCOVER’s Jun Takahashi and WTAPS’ Tetsu Nishiyama.
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There's Now a Release Date for The adidas Pharrell x HUMAN MADE Solar Hu Glide
Footwear

There's Now a Release Date for The adidas Pharrell x HUMAN MADE Solar Hu Glide
Featuring a blue HUMAN MADE logo.
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BespokeIND Patches Custom Nike Air Force 1 With Classic Swoosh Renditions
Footwear

BespokeIND Patches Custom Nike Air Force 1 With Classic Swoosh Renditions
With logo references from NIGO, Virgil Abloh and Tyler, the Creator.
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NIGO Teases Another HUMAN MADE x adidas Sneaker Collaboration
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NIGO Teases Another HUMAN MADE x adidas Sneaker Collaboration
No word yet regarding a release.
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KAWS Shatters Auction Record with $14.8 Million USD Painting
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KAWS Shatters Auction Record with $14.8 Million USD Painting
From Sotheby’s Hong Kong and NIGO’s long-anticipated sale.
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Best Art Drops: NIGO & Sotheby’s Catalog, Tom Sachs 'McDonald’s Graphic Standards' Edition & More
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Best Art Drops: NIGO & Sotheby’s Catalog, Tom Sachs 'McDonald’s Graphic Standards' Edition & More
Including a new limited edition print by Adam Lister.
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