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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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HUMAN MADE Drops Three Fall-Ready Military-Inspired Garments
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HUMAN MADE Drops Three Fall-Ready Military-Inspired Garments

Featuring a light parka, flight vest and field jacket.
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A Closer Look at the HUMAN MADE x WTAPS Capsule
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A Closer Look at the HUMAN MADE x WTAPS Capsule

Inspired by military surplus.
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Pharrell & NIGO Dish out New HUMAN MADE x adidas Designs in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
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Pharrell & NIGO Dish out New HUMAN MADE x adidas Designs in This Week's Best Footwear Drops

Along with collaborations from Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS, Stüssy x Clarks, Snow Peak x New Balance, and many more.
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Girls Don't Cry & HUMAN MADE Unveil Collab for Verdy Harajuku Day
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Girls Don't Cry & HUMAN MADE Unveil Collab for Verdy Harajuku Day

The first reveal for the exclusive-filled event.
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Pharrell and NIGO Deliver Three Collaborative HUMAN MADE x adidas Hu Sneakers
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Pharrell and NIGO Deliver Three Collaborative HUMAN MADE x adidas Hu Sneakers

Remixing the Hu NMD, Tennis and Solar Hu models.
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Nigo Opens the Doors To His Atelier To Show off His Archive
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Nigo Opens the Doors To His Atelier To Show off His Archive

Everything from rare clothing, expensive jewelry, iconic art and sought after collectible toys.
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HUMAN MADE & Girls Don't Cry Continue Collaborative Efforts With Limited "1928 Kyoto" Capsule
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HUMAN MADE & Girls Don't Cry Continue Collaborative Efforts With Limited "1928 Kyoto" Capsule

Featuring hoodies, a t-shirt, and a bevy of accessories.
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AAPE by A Bathing Ape Announces Paris Store Opening
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AAPE by A Bathing Ape Announces Paris Store Opening

Coming to the French capital soon.
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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
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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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