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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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NIGO's Catalog for "NIGOLDENEYE® Vol. 1" Auction Is Available Now
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NIGO's Catalog for "NIGOLDENEYE® Vol. 1" Auction Is Available Now
Learn more about his upcoming Sotheby’s collection.
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NIGO Pays Homage to 1960s Basketball on This Chuck Taylor
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NIGO Pays Homage to 1960s Basketball on This Chuck Taylor
For Converse Japan’s fashion-focused Addict line.
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UPDATE: Pharrell Teases Upcoming HUMAN MADE x adidas Collaborative Sneakers
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UPDATE: Pharrell Teases Upcoming HUMAN MADE x adidas Collaborative Sneakers
Both red and blue pairs are now previewed.
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Girls Don't Cry and Human Made Drew Big Crowds at Oallery Store Pop-Up
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Girls Don't Cry and Human Made Drew Big Crowds at Oallery Store Pop-Up
Verdy and Nigo were both in attendance for their European debut.
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NIGO Returns to Sotheby's for “NIGOLDENEYE® Vol. 1.” Auction
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NIGO Returns to Sotheby's for “NIGOLDENEYE® Vol. 1.” Auction
The ultimate street culture auction is back.
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Here's What Went Down at the HUMAN MADE x KFC NYC Pop-Up
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Here's What Went Down at the HUMAN MADE x KFC NYC Pop-Up
Presented by KFC
With a special appearance by NIGO himself.
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How NIGO Designed the HUMAN MADE x KFC Collaboration
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How NIGO Designed the HUMAN MADE x KFC Collaboration
Presented by KFC
An exploration of the designer’s fascination with the American lifestyle.
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NIGO Teases a HUMAN MADE Collaboration With KFC
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NIGO Teases a HUMAN MADE Collaboration With KFC
Japanese fashion meets The Colonel.
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HUMAN MADE Is Back With Another Military-Inspired Chuck Taylor Hi
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HUMAN MADE Is Back With Another Military-Inspired Chuck Taylor Hi
A STORE by NIGO exclusive.
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Red Bull Releases 'Major Force Be With You' Documentary
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Red Bull Releases 'Major Force Be With You' Documentary
Featuring James Lavelle, Sk8thing, Hiroshi Fujiwara, NIGO and Shinsuke Takizawa.
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Red Bull Taps NEIGHBORHOOD, Hiroshi Fujiwara & NIGO for 'Major Force Be With You'
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Red Bull Taps NEIGHBORHOOD, Hiroshi Fujiwara & NIGO for 'Major Force Be With You'
Streetwear heavyweights weigh in on the legendary record label.
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HUMAN MADE Puts Together a Set of Military-Inspired Carrying Options
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HUMAN MADE Puts Together a Set of Military-Inspired Carrying Options
“Gears for futuristic teenagers.”
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