Nepenthes

Nepenthes

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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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.

Nepenthes Joins Suicoke for Finley Textured "RAC" Pack
Footwear

Nepenthes Joins Suicoke for Finley Textured "RAC" Pack

Boasting an adjustable open-heel design.

South2 West8 Drops Three-Layer Waterproof River Trek Vest and Jacket
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South2 West8 Drops Three-Layer Waterproof River Trek Vest and Jacket

Featuring three color variations of “S2W8 CAMO.”

NEPENTHES Drops Vibrant Short Sleeve Button-Ups for SS20
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NEPENTHES Drops Vibrant Short Sleeve Button-Ups for SS20

Key highlights from NEEDLES and Engineered Garments.

South2 West8 Drops Handmade Tie-Dye Landing Nets
Design

South2 West8 Drops Handmade Tie-Dye Landing Nets

Meticulously crafted by artisans.

NEPENTHES and Suicoke Team up for Purple Label Sandals
Footwear

NEPENTHES and Suicoke Team up for Purple Label Sandals

Premium summer-ready slides.

NEPENTHES New York Launches First-Ever Web Store
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NEPENTHES New York Launches First-Ever Web Store

Shop NEEDLES, Engineered Garments and more from the comfort of your own home.

NEPENTHES Founder Keizo Shimizu & Engineered Garments' Daiki Suzuki Talk Americana
Fashion

NEPENTHES Founder Keizo Shimizu & Engineered Garments' Daiki Suzuki Talk Americana

The two detail the beginnings of NEEDLES and Engineered Garments, inspirations and more.

NEEDLES & Lee Update Classic 1970 Jean Jacket and Flared Denim
Fashion

NEEDLES & Lee Update Classic 1970 Jean Jacket and Flared Denim

Refreshing archival silhouettes.

 

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