Nigo (Tomoaki Nagao) is a Japanese fashion designer, DJ, and entrepreneur known for pioneering streetwear through A Bathing Ape (BAPE). His work blends pop culture, cartoon graphics, Americana, and hip-hop influences. Later roles—including Human Made and creative directorships—extend his approach to craft-driven, archive-informed apparel.
Nigo’s influence spans fashion, music, and global youth culture.
Nigo is a Japanese designer known for founding BAPE and shaping contemporary streetwear through cultural sampling and bold iconography.
Nigo is a Japanese streetwear designer known for founding BAPE and shaping global street culture through bold graphics and cultural remix.
