Name |
Nigo |
Height |
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Naionality |
Japanese |
Date of Birth |
December 23, 1970 |
Place of Birth |
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Famous for |
A Bathing Ape |
Nigo's venture into fashion started in a small store selling a few Bape t-shirts and camouflage print hoodies, which became very popular among the teen demographic. Nigo then released the Bapesta, a sneaker which, according to Jonathon Ross, became the "epitome of collectible footwear." The Bapesta logo on the side of the shoe looks like the Nike swoosh but with a lightning zap and a star instead. The clothing line is considered by many to be difficult to acquire, considering the fact that the only stores in the United States are in New York and Los Angeles. Along with Pharrell Williams, Nigo is also responsible for helping produce the Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear brands.