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Founder of A Bathing Ape and Human Made

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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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The Relationship Between Fashion and Food: Designers Who Have Opened Restaurants
Food & Beverage

The Relationship Between Fashion and Food: Designers Who Have Opened Restaurants
What do the likes of NIGO, Ralph Lauren and Virgil Abloh have in common?
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NIGOLD by UNITED ARROWS Re-Teams With Futura for 2016 Fall/Winter
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NIGOLD by UNITED ARROWS Re-Teams With Futura for 2016 Fall/Winter
The iconic graffiti artist’s signature helix motif covers a blazer and button-down.
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These Are Rare BAPE Lifestyle Items That You’ll Probably Never Use
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These Are Rare BAPE Lifestyle Items That You’ll Probably Never Use
Ranging from extremely limited to just plain absurd.
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NIGO Drops a Crisp Color Palette for HUMAN MADE 2016 Fall/Winter Collection
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NIGO Drops a Crisp Color Palette for HUMAN MADE 2016 Fall/Winter Collection
A medley of patchwork plaid shirts, souvenir jackets and more.
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Celebrate 'Star Wars' Day With a New UT Collection, Uniqlo Will
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Celebrate 'Star Wars' Day With a New UT Collection, Uniqlo Will

May the Fourth be with you.
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adidas Originals by NIGO 2016 Spring Stan Smith White/Green
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adidas Originals by NIGO 2016 Spring Stan Smith White/Green
Nothing wrong with a little simplicity.
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NIGO Unveils a Collaborative iRing for HUMAN MADE
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NIGO Unveils a Collaborative iRing for HUMAN MADE
Accessories for Futuristic Teenagers.
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KAWS and NIGO's UT Collection Is the Resurrection of OriginalFake We Deserve
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KAWS and NIGO's UT Collection Is the Resurrection of OriginalFake We Deserve
Companion makes a triumphant return.
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Uniqlo Shares the First Official Images of Its Upcoming KAWS Collection on Instagram
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Uniqlo Shares the First Official Images of Its Upcoming KAWS Collection on Instagram
According to NIGO, the collection drops in late April.
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NIGO Enlists Stormzy for adidas Originals Campaign
Music

NIGO Enlists Stormzy for adidas Originals Campaign
Watch the short film here.
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NIGO and Stormzy Collide in adidas Originals Lookbook
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NIGO and Stormzy Collide in adidas Originals Lookbook
The rising grime rapper reunites with NIGO for the Three Stripes.
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NIGOLD by UNITED ARROWS Mixes up Streetwear and Exceptional Tailoring for Spring/Summer
Fashion

NIGOLD by UNITED ARROWS Mixes up Streetwear and Exceptional Tailoring for Spring/Summer
Featuring works by legendary graffiti artist Futura.
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