NEEDLES and Brooks Brothers Merge Heritage Tailoring With Modern Streetwear
Keizo Shimizu’s Nepenthes imprint reimagines classic American prep across tailored suits, knitwear, and loafers.
Summary
NEEDLES and Brooks Brothers have officially announced a collaborative capsule collection merging American menswear with Japanese design
The offering features tailored sport coats matching trousers check button-downs v-neck and mock neck sweaters silk ties and leather loafers
The collection drops via a two-stage release beginning September 2 followed by a wider rollout on September 9
NEEDLES and Brooks Brothers have officially unveiled a collaborative capsule collection merging classic American tailoring with Japanese design perspectives. Created in partnership with NEPENTHES founder Keizo Shimizu, the upcoming release reimagines traditional menswear through modern, relaxed silhouettes.
The extensive collection features tailored outerwear, knitwear, accessories, and footwear. Highlight pieces include Sport Coats (¥107,800 JPY) and matching Trousers (¥52,800 JPY) in Black and Bordeaux, alongside check Button-down Shirts (¥34,100 JPY) in Green and Red. The knitwear assortment introduces V-neck Sweaters (¥49,500 JPY) in Black/Purple and Brown/Orange, paired with Mock Neck Sweaters (¥39,600 JPY) offered in Black and Purple.
Completing the range are silk Ties (¥22,000 JPY) and leather Loafers (¥154,000 JPY) available in Black and Burgundy finishes.
The NEEDLES x Brooks Brothers collection pre-sale begins September 2, 2026, via Brooks Brothers Shinjuku Isetan, Umeda Hankyu, Nepenthes locations, and their respective webstores, followed by a wider release on September 9, 2026, across select Brooks Brothers retail doors in Japan.
