A hand-customised student work jacket from the 1930s became the blueprint for one of @nigo’s most personal designs. Originally worn by a graduate at an American university, the heavily doodled cotton jacket later became part of NIGO’s vast archive of vintage Americana. Decades later, he reimagined it as the HUMAN MADE Memorial Jacket (2018), translating its spontaneous markings into a contemporary design language. Hand-drawn burgers, coffee cups and ducks - now recurring HUMAN MADE motifs - appear alongside English and Japanese text, clashing colours and varied lettering styles. Rather than simply reproducing the original, the design preserves its improvised, DIY energy while transforming it into something distinctly contemporary. Founded by NIGO in 2010, HUMAN MADE draws heavily from American workwear, denim and varsity clothing, reinterpreting heritage garments through meticulous detailing and playful graphics. Discover more in NIGO: From Japan with Love, open until 4 October 2026. Book now via the link in bio. Images by Luke Hayes #NIGOexhibition