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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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The Futuristic Y-3 RUNNER 4D II Takes the Spotlight in This Week's Footwear Drops
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The Futuristic Y-3 RUNNER 4D II Takes the Spotlight in This Week's Footwear Drops

Along with collaborative silhouettes from Alife, Pharrell, HUMAN MADE, NEIGHBORHOOD and more.
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Here’s the Full ‘Star Wars’ x UNIQLO UT Collaboration
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Here’s the Full ‘Star Wars’ x UNIQLO UT Collaboration

Designed by NIGO, Jun Takahashi and Tetsu Nishiyama.
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NIGO Teases 'Star Wars' x Uniqlo UT Collaboration with All-Star Designers
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NIGO Teases 'Star Wars' x Uniqlo UT Collaboration with All-Star Designers

Designed by himself, UNDERCOVER’s Jun Takahashi and WTAPS’ Tetsu Nishiyama.
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There's Now a Release Date for The adidas Pharrell x HUMAN MADE Solar Hu Glide
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There's Now a Release Date for The adidas Pharrell x HUMAN MADE Solar Hu Glide

Featuring a blue HUMAN MADE logo.
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BespokeIND Patches Custom Nike Air Force 1 With Classic Swoosh Renditions
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BespokeIND Patches Custom Nike Air Force 1 With Classic Swoosh Renditions

With logo references from NIGO, Virgil Abloh and Tyler, the Creator.
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NIGO Teases Another HUMAN MADE x adidas Sneaker Collaboration
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NIGO Teases Another HUMAN MADE x adidas Sneaker Collaboration

No word yet regarding a release.
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KAWS Shatters Auction Record with $14.8 Million USD Painting
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KAWS Shatters Auction Record with $14.8 Million USD Painting

From Sotheby’s Hong Kong and NIGO’s long-anticipated sale.
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Best Art Drops: NIGO & Sotheby’s Catalog, Tom Sachs 'McDonald’s Graphic Standards' Edition & More
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Best Art Drops: NIGO & Sotheby’s Catalog, Tom Sachs 'McDonald’s Graphic Standards' Edition & More

Including a new limited edition print by Adam Lister.
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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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