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Fashion House to Suites – NIGO and Pharrell’s Luxe Hotel Venture Redefines Vacation Living in Not Just Japan
NIGO and Pharrell Williams have just been named creative advisors for ‘NOT A HOTEL’, Japan’s cutting-edge shared ownership vacation home company. This unexpected partnership is set to revolutionize the concept of luxury stays, blending the duo’s iconic style with high-end fractional ownership properties.
But what exactly is ‘NOT A HOTEL’, and why are these two cultural powerhouses getting involved? Think about it – a cliffside villa overlooking Tokyo Bay, with a private tunnel entrance and floor-to-ceiling windows framing Mount Fuji. Now, imagine that space filled with vintage Jean Prouvé and Pierre Jeanneret furniture, curated by none other than NIGO himself. That’s the level of luxury and attention to detail we’re talking about here, folks.
NIGO, the mastermind behind BAPE and current artistic director of Kenzo, has already left his mark on the brand with a LIT Tokyo residence that’s more art installation than vacation home. We’re talking KAWS sculptures, a giant inflatable HUMAN MADE duck in the pool, and a traditional tea room that would make any matcha enthusiast weak at the knees.
But Pharrell! The multi-hyphenate artist, who’s been busy revolutionizing Louis Vuitton’s menswear line, is bringing his Midas…