With Morgan by Katsuyuki Honjo

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Direction & Styling: Katsuyuki Honjo
Photography: Go Tanabe
Model: Cloude Morgan

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The latest edition of the Nepenthes Remix series was directed by Katsuyuki Honjo. Split into six sections, the story was shot outdoors in Hokkaido using Fall-Winter '13 pieces from Engineered Garments, Needles and South2 West8, as well as a selection of the special products produced for Nepenthes' 25th Anniversary.

—With Morgan

Now Open: Nepenthes Hakata

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2-28 Tenyamachi Hakataku
Fukuokashi Fukuoka
Tel: 092-292-0579
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Nepenthes have recently opened a new store in the city of Hakata. Located in the south west of Japan, the interior has a refined tropical aesthetic, offering a vast selection of their in-house brands, including Engineered Garments, Needles and South2 West8 alongside a variety of unique collaborations.

—Nepenthes

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Not Designed But Engineered

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Directed by Manabu Gaku Inada.

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Gaku Inada met Daiki Suzuki four years ago, when they began surfing together as part of a group of friends who'd meet regularly and drive out to the beach before dawn. They'd spend the hour-long trip discussing everything from '80s New York art culture to music, their families, fashion and the day's surf conditions. From those conversations Gaku became interested in discovering what his surfing colleague did outside of their early mornings at the beach, and arranged to film Daiki as he worked on his clothing line, Engineered Garments. This outsider's view of Suzuki’s unique approach – “not designed but engineered” – is the subject of the above short film, recently released by Inada Studio.

—Nepenthes
—Inada Studio

Needles Fall-Winter 2013

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—01. Mens.
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Needles have just released their Fall-Winter '13 lookbook through the Nepenthes Japan website. Featuring a variety of dark tones, subtle patterns and loose fitting silhouettes, the collection, for both men and women, is another stand out for the upcoming season.

—Nepenthes

Nepenthes 2013 Summer Shoe Collection

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—01. Photography by Rintaro Ishige.

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Nepenthes have just published a new online feature showcasing their range of summer shoes. You'll find brogues, sandals and boat shoes among an interesting mix of seasonal accessories.

—Nepenthes

An Interview with Daiki Suzuki

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—01. Engineered Garments FW13.

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Nepenthes recently posted a link to an interview with Daiki Suzuki, the influential Engineered Garments designer. Perhaps you paid more attention in school, or are generally just a much better person than I, and will be able to do more than just look at the accompanying imagery.

—Fashion Press

Tottori by Masumi Sakamoto

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Direction & Styling: Masumi Sakamoto
Photography: Kazuki Nagayama
Model: Andy
Title: Natsuko Iwamura
Styling Assistant: Naoya Inoue

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Just uploaded to the Nepenthes website, Tottori is the 13th edition in their consistently well-executed Remix series. Rich tones take centre stage in a variety of looks featuring Barena, South2 West8, Needles, Sonic Lab, Engineered Garments, Rough & Tumble and Professional Case; some Nepenthes Purple Label collaborations; and Nusantara, Zuni and Serefina jewellery.

—Tottori

Needles Suflur Dye Asyemmetric Deck Shoes

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–01. Navy Sulfur Dye.

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You'd have to be a lot cooler than I am, to run this look. Although as with most of the Needles collection that doesn't stop me admiring the idea somewhat wistfully. These Sulpher Dyed deck shoes are a playful and unique take on a classic design; modeled on a Top-Sider last from the 1970's. Only time will tell if their Converse inspired siblings will make an appearance on these shores later in the summer. Those I might just be able able to pull off. Although honestly, probably not.

—Available at Nepenthes New York

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