next wave in hip-hop fashion coming from Tokyo

Speaking of big in Japan, the next wave in Hip-Hop fashion (oxymoron? You decide) is coming from Bathing Ape and designer Nigo. Japanophiles, dance music fans, and toy collectors probably know Nigo already. He’s a DJ/producer, fashion designer, and member of the J-Hip-Hop group Teriyaki Boyz. Nigo opened a boutique in Manhattan at the end of last year. Just a few nights ago I saw Jay-Z sporting a BAPE hoodie on television. Rappers tend to play follow the leader when it comes to clothing, as do fans, so look to hear about BAPE clothing in the near future. You may even dare to spring $400 for a sweatshirt like HOVA. You can see BAPE fashions in action in the video for Heartbreaker from the Teriyaki Boyz. Anyway, it’s about time y’all checked out some Japanese rappers anyway. Teriyaki Boyz are a “supergroup” of like minded rappers, Verbal from M-FLO, Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, Wise, and DJ Nigo.