Tricker's x Nepenthes Waxy Asymmetric Gibson

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Nepenthes have recently launched an online feature showcasing their Spring 2014 footwear collection. Included in the offering is a new version of their Asymmetric Gibson, produced by Tricker's. The brogue dress shoe features a grey waxed upper, metal eyelets and off-white laces.

—Available at Nepenthes

Needles Dragon Embroidered BB Jacket

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Needles always offer a diverse range of products, often mixing traditional Japanese references with 70s-tinged Americana. The Spring-Summer '14 collection is no different and the BB Jacket combines a sportswear-inspired silhouette with a unique dragon embroidery detail that gives it a more delicate, luxurious feel.

—Available at Starling

Needles Spring-Summer '14 Lookbook

 

   

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Photography: Kazuki Nagayama
Direction & Styling: Masumi Sakamoto
Hair: Nishiyama Rihatsuten
Model: Andy

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Nepenthes have recently added the Needles Spring-Summer '14 lookbook to their website. It offers an extensive look at the collection in a variety of outdoor settings, along with a selection of beautiful landscape images captured by Kazuki Nagayama, which help to set the overall tone.

—Needles Spring-Summer '14 Lookbook

White's Boots Pole Climber Oxford for Nepenthes

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—01. Smooth Cow Leather.
—02. Made in Spokane, WA.

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I love a work oxford that doesn't tone down the profile they borrow from their higher-cut counterparts. The chunky design and heavy duty Vibram 2021 soles on this Nepenthes collaboration, keep these shoes looking rugged, while the lower height eases the time in which it takes to get them on and off.

—Available at Starling

Wander the River by Fumihiko Okabe

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Photography: Arata Suzuki
Styling: Fumihiko Okabe
Model: Masuo Honma

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The 17th edition of Nepenthes' online editorial series, Remix, is an epic affair directed by Fumihiko Okabe. Shot in the Akita prefecture by Arata Suzuki, the story captures well-known fly fisherman, Masuo Honma, in a variety of outfits. Seasonal pieces from South2 West8, Sonic Lab, Needles and Engineered Garments feature alongside collaborations with Rayner & Sturges, Beaver of Bolton, Zapf and New Era, as well as items by Mainland Boot, Whangarei, Lundhags, Stadler, Barena and Skookum.

—Wander the River

Nepenthes Hasegawa Journal: EG 19th Century BD Shirt

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—01. A firm favourite.

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As non-Japanese speakers might expect, Google translate makes a total mess of this conversation between Daiki Suzuki and Popeye fashion director, Akio Hasegawa. However, if you're a fan of the Brooks Brothers-inspired, single needle staple – a constant in the Engineered Garments mainline and Workaday collections since both began, and an item that started life as a Nepenthes New York product in the days before EG – it's well worth deciphering.

—Nepenthes Hasegawa Journal

Ordinary Days, Usual Seat by Yuriko E

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Photography: Masahiro Sanbe
Styling: Yuriko E
Hair & Makeup: Rumi Hirose
Model: Jane

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Another fantastic instalment in the Nepenthes Remix series, this time with a womenswear focus. Directed and styled by Yuriko E, the story features Needles, Barena, FWK by Engineered Garments, Sonic Lab and Nepco alongside some beautiful incidental imagery, all captured by Masahiro Sanbe.

—Ordinary Days, Usual Seat

Needles Arrow Down Parka

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Sometimes Needles refines a piece of Americana to such a point it borders on exquisite. This parka, with its quilted down interior and deer leather reinforced pockets, gets my vote for one of the casual coats of the season – if there was such an award.

—Available at Eggplant