Campul by Fumihiko Okabe

 

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Photography: Arata Suzuki
Styling: Fumihiko Okabe
Hair & Makeup: Misao Touyama

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Featuring a selection of Fall-Winter'15 pieces from Engineered Garments, Needles and South2 West8, alongside footwear by Arrow Moccasin, Spectusshoeco., Tricker's and Troentorp, the latest instalment of Nepenthes' long-running online editorial series, Remix, is directed and styled by Fumihiko Okabe. Shot against a variety of verdant, stone and beachside backgrounds, the men's and women's story, captured by photographer Arata Suzuki, can be seen in full by following the link below.

—Campul

Spirit of Inquiry by Kaori Kawakami

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Photography: Kenta Sawada
Styling: Kaori Kawakami
Hair & Makeup: Rumi Hirose
Models: Ben, Justice & Yousef

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Spirt of Inquiry is the latest editorial to be added to the Nepenthes website as part of their ongoing Remix series, and while every edition is well-executed, this instalment feels particularly strong. Shot by Kenta Sawada with styling by Kaori Kawakami, it features a variety of Spring-Summer '15 pieces from Needles, Engineered Garments and South2 West8, alongside some beautiful incidental imagery and interesting art direction. Follow the link below to see the story in full.

—Spirit of Inquiry

Spirit of Place by Yohei Usami

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Photography: Shunya Arai
Styling & Direction: Yohei Usami

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The latest Remix editorial from Nepenthes features a serene mix of landscape photographs, text and studio editorial shots. Directed by Yohei Usami and captured by Shunya Arai, the story feels perfectly autumnal in location and tone.

—Spirit of Place

Overview by Naoki Ikeda

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Photography: Taka Mayumi
Styling & Direction: Naoki Ikeda
Hair & Makeup: Satoshi Itoh
Model: Bred

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Overview, directed by Naoki Ikeda, is the latest story in the Remix series. The online editorial features a playful mix of Nepenthes product from Engineered Garments, Needles, Sonic Lab and South2 West8, alongside some collaborations, and other brands carried in their stores such as SASQUATCHfabrix., TangTang, Barena and Whangarei.

—Overview

Polaroids in Motion by Katsuyuki Honjo

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Photography: Rintaro Ishige
Styling: Katsuyuki Honjo
Hair: Amano
Models: Ash, Hintaro Yuya & Pawel

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The latest editorial to be published on the Nepenthes site features a series of polaroid photographs, each accompanied by a short video. Highlighting a selection of Fall-Winter '14 pieces from Needles, and its various sub-labels, the story is directed by Katsuyuki Honjo and shot by Rintaro Ishige.

—Polaroids in Motion

In The Day by Yuriko E

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Photography: Masahiro Sanbe
Styling: Yuriko E
Hair & Makeup: Shinya Kawamura
Model: Tomoya Kageyama

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The latest instalment of Nepenthes' Remix series was published last week, directed by regular contributor Yuriko E. The stills, captured by Masahiro Sanbe, are complimented by a video component which features music by 5lack, and products from Needles, South2 West8, The Soloist, Engineered Garments, Whangarei, Sonic Lab, Stadler and Tang Tang.

—In The Day

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

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