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Streetwear’s First IPO, Explained

Human Made shares begin trading in Tokyo on Thursday, a milestone in streetwear’s evolution from a subcultural trend to a mature fashion category.
Human Made's founder and creative director Nigo has been a seminal player within the streetwear industry since its very inception.
Human Made's founder and creative director Nigo has been a seminal player within the streetwear industry since its very inception.

Japanese streetwear brand Human Made just released its biggest drop yet: an initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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Lei Takanashi
Lei Takanashi

Lei Takanashi is a Correspondent at The Business of Fashion (BoF). He is based in New York City and covers menswear, streetwear, young consumer trends, and the intersection between fashion and culture.

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