Kaptain Sunshine

Brands/Men

Kaptain Sunshine was founded in Tokyo by former publisher Shinsuke Kojima. The brand specializes in creating clothing with a vintage-inspired aesthetic, drawing inspiration from vintage workwear, military clothing, and traditional Japanese garments. Kaptain Sunshine uses premium materials and construction techniques to ensure their pieces last a lifetime, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on functionality.

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Painter Pants cut from a heavy oxford fabric woven at high density with cotton warp and thick hemp weft. Dyed with traditional Japanese ink and persimmon tannin, the fabric is repeatedly washed without tension to achieve natural volume and a soft, textured hand. Designed with a relaxed fit and unlined construction.

Made in Japan
54% Cotton, 46% Hemp
Sumi

Cotton Hemp Painter Pants

This jacket is cut from a heavy oxford fabric woven at high density with cotton warp and thick hemp weft. Dyed using traditional Japanese methods with ink and persimmon tannin, the fabric is repeatedly washed without tension to create natural volume and texture. The jacket features a wool lining, ribbed wool trim, and a relaxed fit.

Made in Japan
54% Cotton, 46% Hemp
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Cotton Hemp Hoody Jacket

US 9

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US 11

A new sneaker commissioned by Wakouwa to promote the concept of “Scientific Shoe Fitting.” Designed with careful attention to material texture, color balance, and rubber feel, it faithfully recalls 1960s Japanese craftsmanship. Built on an original cushioned sole for enhanced comfort and everyday wearability.

Made by Wakouwa
100% Cotton
Navy

KS Derby Cap Toe

Trousers in ultra-high-density drill cloth, woven from thickly twisted Finks cotton yarns. The fabric is washed for a moderate luster and firm texture. Designed with double in-pleats, side buckle adjusters, and a regular tapered fit.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Khaki

Cotton Drill Wide Military Khakis

Shirt in premium corduroy woven from extra-long staple Suvin cotton, using only the finest long fibers for a smooth touch. Features a relaxed fit, standard collar, patch chest pocket, button closure, buttoned cuffs, and a curved hem. One-wash finish.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Almond

Suvin Corduroy Regular Collared Shirt

The Work Shirt Jacket is a relaxed fitting silhouette that features a large window pane made from yarn-dyed linen yarn woven at high density on an old-fashioned German loom. It features a light finish.

Made in Japan
100% Linen
Natural Pane

Work Shirt Jacket