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Nigo named Artistic Director of Maison Kenzo

Nigo, a renowned Japanese fashion designer, DJ, record producer, and entrepreneur, was appointed as the Artistic Director of Maison Kenzo on September 20th, 2021.

Nigo named Artistic Director of Maison Kenzo
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Nigo named Artistic Director of Maison Kenzo

Nigo, a renowned Japanese fashion designer, DJ, record producer, and entrepreneur, was appointed as the Artistic Director of Maison Kenzo on September 20th, 2021. Born Tomoaki Nagao on December 23, 1970, Nigo is best known for creating the urban clothing line A Bathing Ape (Bape) and has long been a staple name in the street style world. His appointment to Kenzo marked a new chapter in the history of the iconic fashion house, which was founded by the late Kenzo Takada.

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