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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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

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.

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 .

1 day ago · The inaugural Nike Air Force 3 by legendary Japanese designer NIGO went all-in on nostalgia with a vibrant multicolor mix, but subsequent projects have steadily gotten more and more contemporary ...

12 hours ago · The Moncler x Mercedes-Benz x Nigo Collection Rolls Out Alongside Limited Edition G-Class Model: The tripartite apparel and automotive collection builds on elements from each name for a future ...