曾經紅極一時的服裝品牌Bape，如今默默無聞。而主理人Nigo而后創立的Human Made如今平穩發展。這個現象引起了我好奇。

我調研了Bape和Human Made這兩個品牌的基本信息，策略和消費者群體、以及主理人的個人背景。并將兩個品牌的發展歷史和運營模式進行了對比。在此過程中我也采訪了一位經過對一些設計師兼品牌主里人，他表示也曾面領過相似的問題。在這一系列的研究后，我發現很多設計師有一個錯誤的認知：把在設計上的成功和商業上的成功劃等號，但我認為在品牌運營中不同的工作角色應該被區分。

Human Made的成功，也讓我注意到始祖鳥和戶外運動，以及們所象征的文化和流行趨勢正在國內興起。因此我接著調研了“山系”這一時尚風格。山系風格不光體現在服裝設計上，也會通過品牌的視覺符號、顏色、廣告等平面設計來體現。后疫情時代人們對自由和自然的向往也成為了這一文化和類似品牌進一步發展的契機。而山系時尚產品的高價定位也反映了其受眾群的消費能力，和他們的消費習慣。根據調研我也對這一類品牌發展提出了一些列建議：比如通過拓展設計風格吸引更多消費群體；針對女性群體設計更多有助于戶外個人安全保護的功能；研發或使用一些環保面料以此加深品牌背后的文化意義。

GAO Ying

Design Management

The once immensely popular clothing brand Bape is now obscure, while Human Made, founded by the same founder Nigo, is steadily growing. This phenomenon intrigued me.

I researched the basic information, strategies, and consumer demographics of both Bape and Human Made, as well as the personal background of their founders. I compared the development history and operational models of the two brands. During this process, I interviewed a designer who is also a brand owner and faced similar questions. From this series of research, I found that many designers mistakenly equate design success with business success, but I believe different roles in brand operation should be distinguished.

The success of Human Made also drew my attention to the rise of outdoor culture and trends symbolized by brands like The North Face. Therefore, I continued my research into the "mountain style" fashion trend. This style is not only reflected in clothing design but also through the brand's visual symbols, colors, and advertising. The post-pandemic era has seen a desire for freedom and nature, providing further opportunities for the development of this culture and similar brands. The high pricing of mountain-style fashion products reflects the purchasing power and habits of its audience. Based on my research, I have also made some recommendations for the development of such brands: for example, expanding design styles to attract more consumer groups; designing more outdoor safety features for female consumers; and researching or using environmentally friendly fabrics to deepen the cultural significance behind the brand.