Nigo

Nigo

Founder of A Bathing Ape and Human Made

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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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NOT A HOTEL TOKYO Taps NIGO for Creative Direction
Design

NOT A HOTEL TOKYO Taps NIGO for Creative Direction

Take a look at the renderings of the cliffside vacation home from the Japanese hospitality startup.

The KENZO-PACE Sneakers Arrive in a 2024 Paris Olympics Colorway
Footwear

The KENZO-PACE Sneakers Arrive in a 2024 Paris Olympics Colorway

Nodding to the hues on the national flag of France.

The 10 Biggest Footwear Moments From Paris Fashion Week SS25
Footwear 

The 10 Biggest Footwear Moments From Paris Fashion Week SS25

Featuring sacai x Nike, Junya Watanabe x Oakley, AWGE x PUMA and more.

NIGO Steps Out in Unreleased Nike Air Force 3 Low at KENZO SS25
Footwear

NIGO Steps Out in Unreleased Nike Air Force 3 Low at KENZO SS25

The designer was reported to be working on a sneaker with Nike last year.

KENZO Goes on a Parisian Safari for SS25
Fashion

KENZO Goes on a Parisian Safari for SS25

NIGO welcomed hundreds of guests to Jardin Du Palais Royal, continuing to bridge the gap between Paris and Tokyo with an adventurous co-ed line.

KENZO Chases the Sunrise With Pre-FW24 Campaign
Fashion

KENZO Chases the Sunrise With Pre-FW24 Campaign

Channeling other worlds with the Canary Island-shot images.

Ski Mask The Slump God Takes Over NIGO's House for "Headrush" Visual
Music

Ski Mask The Slump God Takes Over NIGO's House for "Headrush" Visual

The latest track lifted from the rapper’s forthcoming ‘11th Dimension’ LP.

Welcome to Nadine Ghosn's Whimsical World of Bling
Fashion 

Welcome to Nadine Ghosn's Whimsical World of Bling

Co-signs from Beyoncé and Drake, Nadine speaks to Hypebeast in an exclusive conversation about her viral fine jewelry pieces.

HUMAN MADE Launches "Prototype" Line
Fashion

HUMAN MADE Launches "Prototype" Line

An Otsumo Plaza-exclusive, “Prototype” is set to arrive in four parts.

Arvie Gimeno of Albino & Preto Shares His Food Tour Through Tokyo, Japan
City Guides

Arvie Gimeno of Albino & Preto Shares His Food Tour Through Tokyo, Japan

A&P’s director frequents both underground favorites as well as some low-key Tokyo haunts for Hypemaps.

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