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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 and A$AP Rocky Drop "Arya"
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NIGO and A$AP Rocky Drop "Arya"

The first single off of ‘I Know NIGO.’
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NIGO Teases Upcoming Release of First 'I Know NIGO' Single
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NIGO Teases Upcoming Release of First 'I Know NIGO' Single

Revealing the track title with an AWGE produced video featuring Pharrell, A$AP Rocky and Lil Uzi Vert.
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Backstage at NIGO's KENZO FW22 Runway Show
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Backstage at NIGO's KENZO FW22 Runway Show

Take a closer look at one of Paris Fashion Week’s standout shows.
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NIGO Ushers in a New Era for KENZO With His FW22 Collection
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NIGO Ushers in a New Era for KENZO With His FW22 Collection

A “real-to-wear” expression blending the house’s heritage with contemporary codes.
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NIGO’s Kenzo Debut Will Live-Stream on HYPEBEAST (UPDATE)
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NIGO’s Kenzo Debut Will Live-Stream on HYPEBEAST (UPDATE)

Here’s all the info on how you can watch.
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HUMAN MADE Unveils Military-Inspired Bag Collection
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HUMAN MADE Unveils Military-Inspired Bag Collection

Featuring 13 different backpacks, totes and pouches.
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Pharrell and NIGO's SAKE STORM COWBOY Releases a Complete S2 SET
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Pharrell and NIGO's SAKE STORM COWBOY Releases a Complete S2 SET

Complete with a papier-mâché ornament bottle.
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HUMAN MADE Introduces Labrador Retriever Design for Its "DOG" Capsule
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HUMAN MADE Introduces Labrador Retriever Design for Its "DOG" Capsule

Featuring cushions, knit sweaters, and more.
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HUMAN MADE Introduces "PAST MADE" Series With Leather Rider Jackets
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HUMAN MADE Introduces "PAST MADE" Series With Leather Rider Jackets

Celebrating the year of the tiger.
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NIGO Reveals Features for Upcoming 'I Know NIGO' Album
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NIGO Reveals Features for Upcoming 'I Know NIGO' Album

Announcing the return of the Teriyaki Boyz.
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The Third Wave of KAWS x HUMAN MADE Arrives
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The Third Wave of KAWS x HUMAN MADE Arrives

The “KAWS MADE” varsity jacket and more.
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HUMAN MADE Drops its 2021 "HOLIDAY" Capsule Collection
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HUMAN MADE Drops its 2021 "HOLIDAY" Capsule Collection

Featuring cozy apparel, gift bags, and a 2022 calendar.
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