Nepenthes

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Japanese Fashion Collective

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Founded 1988
Headquarters New York, NY, United States

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NEPENTHES is a Japanese fashion brand, founded by Keizo Shimizu, in 1988. The collective began to create its own fashion labels with Daiki Suzuki’s cult brand Engineered Garments, with his direction, NEPENTHES has been manifested in brands Needles, South2 West8, and Sonic Labs. While collaborating with other brands such as Vans and Brain Dead.
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Engineered Garments and Sebago Cobble Together Vibram-Soled Summer Shoes
Footwear

Engineered Garments and Sebago Cobble Together Vibram-Soled Summer Shoes

Collaborative spins on hefty heritage shapes.

10 Stores to Visit When London Reopens
Fashion 

10 Stores to Visit When London Reopens

Everywhere to head on April 12.

Otakara NYC Hand-Stitches Traditional Artwork onto Engineered Garments' Hardwearing Apparel
Fashion

Otakara NYC Hand-Stitches Traditional Artwork onto Engineered Garments' Hardwearing Apparel

A limited edition capsule soon available at NEPENTHES NY.

NEPENTHES New York Releases Wall Clocks Made by Blind People
Design

NEPENTHES New York Releases Wall Clocks Made by Blind People

Partnering up with The Chicago Lighthouse that helps visually impaired communities.

NEPENTHES NY Rings in December With BAGSINPROGRESS Pop-Up, Nigel Hosang Exhibition
Fashion

NEPENTHES NY Rings in December With BAGSINPROGRESS Pop-Up, Nigel Hosang Exhibition

Inviting fans back to the recently renovated retail destination.

NEPENTHES and SUICOKE Mix Form and Function With New Footwear
Footwear

NEPENTHES and SUICOKE Mix Form and Function With New Footwear

Designed to be breathable, lightweight and waterproof.

NEPENTHES Women's Store In Tokyo Is Now Open
Fashion

NEPENTHES Women's Store In Tokyo Is Now Open

Located just a minute away from the label’s flagship.

NEPENTHES New York to Finally Reopen
Fashion

NEPENTHES New York to Finally Reopen

The newly-renovated boutique will launch its family of brands’ FW20 collections and collaborations.

Vans and NEEDLES Reunite for Asymmetrical Animal Print Slip-Ons
Footwear

Vans and NEEDLES Reunite for Asymmetrical Animal Print Slip-Ons

Detailed with metallic hardware.

There's More to Tabi Shoes Than Maison Margiela
Footwear 

There's More to Tabi Shoes Than Maison Margiela

The traditional Japanese style has found its way into sneakers and sandals. Here are our favorites.

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