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.

Let’s get an insight into the BAPE logo and some history behind the Japanese clothing brand. In 1993, Nigo introduced the BABE line of clothing to the world. After studying fashion editing at …

A true tastemaker and cultural arbiter, Nigo brought many of the era’s ideas and aesthetics to both NOWHERE and BAPE, becoming both a major force and a byproduct of Ura-Harajuku style. …

Sep 13, 2022 · The brand’s ape logo was designed by Shinichiro Nakamura, an artist better known as Sk8thing, who also gave Nigo’s clothing line its oddly poetic name: A Bathing Ape in …

Feb 10, 2023 · Every brand needs a logo. When mysterious Japanese graphic designer Sk8thing devised the brand’s ape head logo, he leaned into NIGO’s love for the classic 1968 film Planet …

Sep 23, 2024 · Nike and Nigo are collaborating for the first time on an exclusive Air Force III silhouette and apparel collection that reach into many corners of culture and celebrate Nigo’s …

Apr 5, 2023 · For the name and logo, Nigo was inspired on the one hand by its reference movie, ‘Planet of the Apes’. On the other hand, the motif is a reference to the Japanese expression …

Dec 7, 2023 · BAPE’s journey from a small Harajuku boutique to an international icon is a testament to Nigo’s vision and the brand’s distinct blend of urban art, culture, and fashion.

Sep 5, 2024 · An Ape Head logo was stamped onto the lateral heel and traditional “Superstar” text at the mid-foot was replaced with a French phrase (“Trefle En Chevrons Et Bape”) shouting …

May 19, 2022 · In celebration of Complex ’s 20th birthday, NIGO® —fresh off the release of his new album I Know NIGO! —has been enlisted to commemorate the milestone. The pairing …

Sep 6, 2024 · One of the pioneers of the Ura-Hara movement, Nigo has done so much more than just design clothes. Since the late 90s, he’s released two studio albums, opened the restaurant …

Jun 6, 2022 · Complex plans to use the exclusive logo and artwork throughout its birthday celebrations, which commenced in May and will run for six months. NIGO’s design marks the …

NIGO released the BAPE STA sneaker, with the iconic star with a lightening zap logo on the side.

Browse the most sought after Nigo clothing including Short Sleeve T-Shirts, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Bags & Luggage, & more. Shop our curated selection today! Buy, sell and discover …

Dec 23, 2020 · Meanwhile, Nigo's brand of loud, logo-heavy apparel had lost much of its sheen. It was, as such, a rather understated departure for a man who had held such prominence in the …

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 …

Levi’s® partnered with NIGO of BAPE, Human Made, Kenzo, to bring streetwear styles to vintage lovers and denimheads. Shop NIGO jeans, jackets and more. Skip to main content . ... This is …

Luxe materials and a clever Nike x Nigo logo tie the collection together in a way only two streetwear giants can. Pulling inspiration from '90s Japanese television, this brightly colored …

Sep 13, 2019 · From Don C to Pusha-T, Nigo's peers - designers, artists, musicians - describe the Japanese designer and his influence in streetwear and fashion.

Levi’s® and NIGO return with a new collaboration for Spring / Summer 2023. A pioneer of Japanese streetwear & denim afficionado, NIGO has spent decades sourcing rare vintage …