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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A Day With Craig Ford

A Day With Craig Ford

Craig Ford has had a considerable impact on the London and British fashion scene. As an important visionary who brought the original BAPE STORE to London, he has also gone on to help develop the British brand presences’ of various respected streetwear brands including BBC | Ice Cream, aNYthing, AMBUSH and Gourmet among others through A Number of Names. Furthermore, he has also been one of the catalysts behind the fledgling London menswear tradeshow known as Jacket Required. Ford recently took us on a buying trip with him to Tokyo which included a run-in with several notable personalities. Follow his day-to-day jaunts over at his HYPEBEAST blog.

The Observer: HUMAN MADE: BATHING APE’S BOY WONDER GOES VINTAGE
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The Observer: HUMAN MADE: BATHING APE’S BOY WONDER GOES VINTAGE

Much talk has surrounded A Bathing Ape founder NIGO’s latest fashion endeavor with HUMAN MADE. The


COLDCOFFEE: NIGO's New Store in Tokyo
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COLDCOFFEE: NIGO's New Store in Tokyo

HUMAN MADE, the collaborative fashion label between eclectic designers NIGO and Sk8thing, have

NIGO: Human Made
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NIGO: Human Made

New from NOWNESS comes an interview with A Bathing Ape founder and all-around Japanese pop culture

A Bathing Ape APEGON Project
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A Bathing Ape APEGON Project

For some time, A Bathing Ape has been an advocate for Japan’s pro wrestling circuit. Having

EFFECTOR by NIGO “Phil” Glasses
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EFFECTOR by NIGO “Phil” Glasses

EFFECTOR by NIGO, a label established in collaboration with the BAPE founder, has just released

NIGO Introduces His Office for MR PORTER
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NIGO Introduces His Office for MR PORTER

To celebrate the official launch of MR PORTER, a new online shopping destination for men that

WWD: NIGO Opens Up About BAPE
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WWD: NIGO Opens Up About BAPE

In an article from WWD, NOWHERE CO., LTD. and A Bathing Ape founder NIGO goes under the

Effector by NIGO – White "Charles" Glasses
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Effector by NIGO – White "Charles" Glasses

The Effector by NIGO collection releases a new colorway of the Charles for this season. The

NIGO: NOW HERE in China

NIGO: NOW HERE in China

Late last month, A Bathing Ape took another big step into China as NIGO was on hand to open his

HUMAN MADE by NIGO and Sk8thing Website Update
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HUMAN MADE by NIGO and Sk8thing Website Update

Following several previews, NIGO announces an update to the HUMAN MADE website. Showcasing

NIGO®'s NIGOLDEN Book Store
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NIGO®'s NIGOLDEN Book Store

Known more for being the purveyor of street wear and culture, the Bathing Ape founder NIGO has

 

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