Nigö (ニゴー, Nigō, born Tomoaki Nagao (長尾 智明) on December 23, 1970) is a Japanese fashion designer, disc jockey (DJ), record producer and entrepreneur.

Oct 7, 2024 · Discover how NIGO, the mind behind BAPE and HUMAN MADE, transformed the fashion world with his iconic designs, innovative collaborations, luring lawsuits, and enduring influence across global pop culture.

Jan 19, 2024 · Nigo is himself known for his expression through clothing, cited by musicians and designers from across the global spectrum as a key catalyst in the development of contemporary culture. A Bathing Ape, which he founded in the mid-1990s, was a canonical brand in the first, pre-millennial wave of what is now termed “streetwear” (even if that ...

NIGO® （ニゴー [1] 、 1970年 12月23日 [2] - ）は、 日本 発のライフスタイルブランド、 HUMAN MADE （ヒューマンメイド）の創業者兼デザイナーであり、オツモ株式会社の代表取締役社長、そして服飾デザインその他における登録商標である [注 1] 。 1990年代 に 裏原宿系 ファッションの「A BATHING APE®」（ア・ベイシング・エイプ）創業者 [4]。 2010年に「 …

Sep 13, 2022 · In early December of last year, about 10 weeks after taking over as artistic director at the French luxury brand Kenzo, the Japanese fashion designer Nigo flew by private jet from Paris to New...

Feb 20, 2024 · Nigo would gain his nickname through Fujiwara, ‘Nigo’ translating to ‘number two’, which he was referred to as the ‘second Fujiwara’. Nigo was initially influenced by simple, ‘American casual’ and would eventually become influenced …

Jan 21, 2022 · Explore Nigo's key career milestones and fashion moments leading to his debut at Paris Fashion Week with Kenzo.

The accompanying Mercedes-Benz x @moncler by @NIGO clothing collection puts the designer’s Genius street-styled spin on iconic brand signifiers from both brands. Captured by @thibautgrevet #MONCLERGENIUS #MERCEDESBENZ #MONCLERMERCEDESBENZNIGO

Apr 19, 2023 · In 1993, Nigo opens his NOWHERE store with Jun Takahasi and launches “A Bathing Ape”. Known for its iconic ape, camouflage print and shark hoods, the brand has been the most identifiable Asian streetwear reference around the world for 30 years .

Apr 11, 2023 · From starting BAPE in the 1990s to his transition to Human Made and Kenzo, Nigo has been one of the most influential figures of the last 30 years in street and youth culture.