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how japanese streetwear brand bape blends hip-hop with iconic fashion

japanese fashion designer tomoaki nagao, better known as nigo, is renowned for being the founder and creative director of the japanese streetwear brand a bathing ape, which is commonly referred to as bape.

since its founding in 1993, bape has established itself a cult-like following in japan which allowed it to cross over to the u.s. market, making itself into one of the most iconic streetwear brands.

in the early 2000s, bape was one of the most coveted fashion brands in the entire world, and nigo’s position in the fashion industry allowed him to collaborate with artists like pharrell williams and hiroshi fujiwara, to name a few. these collaborations have allowed him to illustrate his creative influences and artistry in unique ways and showcase his wide array of influences and inspirations.

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