Nigo

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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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Latest Collections

A Look Inside NIGO's Studio Lesson 8 Atelier
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A Look Inside NIGO's Studio Lesson 8 Atelier

It’s always interesting to connect a product to its source. Highlighting one of this site’s

Pharrell Williams x Uniqlo UT 2014 Spring/Summer "i am OTHER" Collection
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Pharrell Williams x Uniqlo UT 2014 Spring/Summer "i am OTHER" Collection

Following the announcement of Pharrell Williams as the new face of the NIGO-headed Uniqlo UT, we


ibought Vol.5 featuring NIGO
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ibought Vol.5 featuring NIGO

ibought launches vol.5 with the all-encompassing streetwear guru NIGO on its cover. Conceived as an

Pharrell Williams is the New Face of Uniqlo UT
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Pharrell Williams is the New Face of Uniqlo UT

Following the announcement of  close friend and longtime collaborator NIGO’s new role as Uniqlo

adidas Originals Announces Partnership with NIGO
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adidas Originals Announces Partnership with NIGO

More big moves from the man behind the “big ape head” as NIGO and adidas Originals have officially

HUMAN MADE 2014 Spring/Summer Lookbook
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HUMAN MADE 2014 Spring/Summer Lookbook

It’s been a big year in the news for NIGO, with the legendary creative celebrating everything from

The Story of A Bathing Ape: 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Book
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The Story of A Bathing Ape: 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Book

Bringing a close to its 20th year in business, NIGO’s brainchild clothing brand will release The

A Conversation with Toby Feltwell on C.E, Advising NIGO & More
Fashion

A Conversation with Toby Feltwell on C.E, Advising NIGO & More

In a rare interview appearance, Toby Feltwell – the creative director of Japanese brand C.E – sits

NIGO on Being Uniqlo UT's First Creative Director
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NIGO on Being Uniqlo UT's First Creative Director

Highsnobiety recently sat down with NIGO to discuss his new role as Uniqlo UT’s creative director.

NIGO Features in the WTAPS "Clothes Make The Man" Editorial
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NIGO Features in the WTAPS "Clothes Make The Man" Editorial

Looking to the iconic visage of NIGO for its latest photo editorial, Japanese militarist brand

NIGO Named Creative Director of Uniqlo UT
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NIGO Named Creative Director of Uniqlo UT

In the months following his high-profile departure from his own founded brand A Bathing Ape, NIGO

HUMAN MADE 2013 Spring/Summer Lookbook
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HUMAN MADE 2013 Spring/Summer Lookbook

Having moved on from A Bathing Ape, NIGO presents HUMAN MADE’s 2013 spring/summer lookbook. Once

 

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