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Nigo Is Exactly What KENZO Needs Right Now
On a solemn day in October 2020, to a chorus of lamentation from the fashion world and friends well beyond, Japanese designer Kenzo Takada died at the age of eighty-one from complications relating to COVID-19. Across social media and the pages of high-end fashion magazines, eulogies were numerous and heartfelt. And rightly so: Takada, along […]
Kenzo Appoints Nigo as Its Newest Artistic Director
Creator of A Bathing Ape and Human Made joins Kenzo as their newest artistic director.
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Nigo Is Kenzo’s New Artistic Director
Nigo has been appointed as Artistic Director of Maison KENZO, effective from September 20. Fans of Nigo won’t be too surprised, as the streetwear legend has previously worked with Virgil Abloh at Louis Vuitton for two collaborations, and has a standing relationship with LVMH. “I am proud to have been appointed Artistic Director of KENZO. […]
8 of the Best A Bathing Ape BAPE STAs to Buy Today
A Bathing Ape’s BAPE STA is an enigma in the world of streetwear. The icon is lauded not for its originality, but the absolute opposite. It embodies the irreverent streetwear mentality, cutting and pasting one of Nike’s most famous designs and, somehow, getting away with it. Founded in 1993 by NIGO, A Bathing Ape is […]
Lil Uzi Vert Is Giving HUMAN MADE an Inhuman Touch
If you’re still looking for a pink forehead diamond of your own, fret not; Lil Uzi Vert and HUMAN MADE have got you covered. Earlier this year, Lil Uzi Vert shocked the world when he decided to make anime his reality and implant a $24 million diamond in his forehead (as you do). Whether or […]
Nigo Just Proved Sneakers Make the Best Boat Shoes
Brand: Human Made x adidas Model: EQT Racing HM Release Date: July 30 Price: ¥19,800 (approximately $180) Buy: Online at Human Made and adidas What We’re Saying: A new week brings another release from Human Made and adidas. Following last week’s drop of the two Tokio Solar colorways made to celebrate the 2020 Olympics, Nigo […]
Human Made & adidas Are Olympic Bound
Brand: Human Made x adidas Model: Tokio Solar Release Date: July 24 Price: ¥24,200 (approximately $220) Buy: humanmade.jp What We’re Saying: Nigo and Human Made are never not collaborating. While currently prepping a release alongside KAWS, the Japanese label is also gearing up for yet another joint effort with adidas. Here, we find the frequent […]
Nigo’s Latest Human Made Collaboration Is KAWS Made
Last week, Nigo took to Instagram to tease an upcoming collaboration with KAWS, and now the Human Made founder has shared yet another peek at the collection. Human Made has just reopened its physical store in Harajuku, which features a handful of new displays and designs, including its very own takeaway Blue Bottle Coffe Shop. The […]
Verdy and NIGO Have Revived Shutter Shades
Brand: Verdy x JINS&SUN Buy: JINS from July 22 for ¥13,200 apiece (approximately $120); ¥16,500 ($150) for the pouch set and ¥27,500 ($250) for the vinyl set. Editor’s Notes: While overseeing HUMAN MADE and countless collaborations, NIGO is leading JINS&SUN, a sub-label of affordable eyewear brand JINS that offers easy access to NIGO’s preferred style […]
Levi’s Is Letting Fans Borrow From NIGO’s Deep Denim Archive
NIGO gets a lot of credit for his still-influential streetwear legacy but the designer is more rarely lauded for his immense archive of vintage workwear, a frequent source of inspiration for his label, HUMAN MADE. To be fair, NIGO doesn’t often allow outsiders to peruse his stash, so it’s not often that anyone gets to […]
Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh and A Bathing Ape’s Nigo collaborate on a collection
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Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh and A Bathing Ape’s Nigo collaborate on a collection
Plus, other fashion news for this month.
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