Nigo

Its T-shirts, hoodies and jeans, designed by Tomoaki Nagao , known as Nigo, acquired a cult following among young Japanese men when the brand launched in 1993, and was later embraced by hip-hop icons such as Kanye West and Jay-Z.

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But it should come as no surprise to anyone that Nagao, better known as Nigo, is a former hip-hop DJ.

The Pirate’s Dilemma Matt Mason 2008

Tomoaki "Nigo" Nagao has made millions from his Bathing Ape clothing company -- more than enough to wrap this Bugatti Veyron to promote his line.

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Favorite designers: "I love what [Tomoaki] 'Nigo' [Nagao]

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Associated Press Hip-pop star Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes, right, and A Bathing Ape producer Nigo pose at a news conference in Tokyo, in 2008.

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Hipster fashion designer Nigo of A Bathing Ape created this Batman hoodie that's expected to his stores next season.

Boing Boing 2007

And Nike, instead of suing Nigo for aping their banana, used the new materials Bape introduced to create their own updated remixes of the Air Force One, releasing even more versions using similar materials and colors.

The Pirate’s Dilemma Matt Mason 2008

Designed by Marc Jacobs in collaboration with American music producer Pharrell Williams and Japanese designer Nigo, the prized Millionaire series distills an unexpected elegance and free femininity.

The Tip Sheet 2007

Dyak boy, Nigo by name, was paying a visit to the school, and was baptized in church, answering for himself.

Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak Henriette McDougall 1851

I found that Ambat and Nigo had both patches of it here and there from contact with Esau, whereas Limo, who was older, more clothed, and who slept apart, was quite free.

Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak Henriette McDougall 1851