Needles

One of the first brands under the Nepenthes umbrella, Needles is designed by Keizo Shimizu. Inspired by his love and admiration of American made product and film, the label explores the juxtapositions of American and Japanese shapes and fabrics. Needles was conceived in 1988, Rebuild by Needles in 2012 and all garments are produced in Japan.

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Stone Island

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Anderson's

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Nanamica

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New Balance

Veilance

Harris Wharf London

Aspesi

Engineered Garments 

Byredo

Nitty Gritty®

Dr. Martens

Comme des Garçons SHIRT

Comme des Garçons Wallet

Patagonia

Paraboot

Margaret Howell

Comme des Garçons Parfums

orSlow

Begg x Co

Neighborhood

WTAPS

Stora Skuggan

Massimo Alba

Acronym

ASICS

Casey Casey

Stüssy

Hestra

Steamery

Teätora

Batoner

Danner

Porter

Adsum

mfpen

Studio Barnhus

Stepney Workers Club

Birkenstock

Snow Peak

Lady White Co.

AïE

Unifrom

Comme des Garçons PLAY

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Suicoke

Barbour

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Clarks Originals

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Eyes Of My Mind

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Sky High Farm

COMOLI

SOUTH2 WEST8

Winnie New York

Salomon

Pyrenex

Oakley

Ostrya

RANRA

FUBUKI

Edna

Boxy fit cabana shirt made using an original jacquard cotton knit fabric. Open collar, four button placket and two front patch hand pockets. 

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
White

Cabana Shirt - Papillon Stripe

Relaxed fit short sleeve polo in cotton pique. Featuring a shawl collar with contrasting stripes and pearl button placket. Woven papillon logo on chest. Straight hem with side slits. 

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
White

Shawl Collar S/S Polo

Oversized short sleeved striped cotton crew neck tee. Featuring small pocket on the sleeve with embroidered papillon.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Charcoal

S/S Crew Neck Tee

Relaxed fit basketball shorts made using an original jacquard cotton knit fabric. Featuring a string waist, hidden zip front and back pockets.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton 
White

Basketball Short - Papillon Stripe

One Size

Peace Pigeon Patch

Peace Hand Patch

Smile Patch

Peace Patch

Big Papillon Patch

Boxy fit overshirt in a patterned woven polyester and rayon fabric.  Featuring a stand collar, five button placket and double front patch hand pockets. Straight hem and open cuffs. 

Made in Japan
60% Polyester, 30% Rayon, 8% Cotton, 2% Silk
Brown

Stand Collar Shirt

T-shirt from Rebuild by Needles created from seven recycled vintage T-shirts of various styles and each one fits and looks differently as a result. Ribbed collar and uneven hem.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Multi

7 Cuts S/S Tee L1

7 Cuts S/S Tee M3

7 Cuts S/S Tee L2

7 Cuts S/S Tee M2

Boxy fit shirt by Needles Rebuild. Made from recycled vintage flannel shirts. Featuring a full button placket, chest patch pocket and buttoned cuffs. Uneven hem.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Multi

Flannel Shirt - 7 Cuts L1

Flannel Shirt - 7 Cuts XL2

Flannel Shirt - 7 Cuts S1

Relaxed fit custom denim jacket. A deconstructed denim jacket resown together with a blanket lining. The jacket is reversible and can be worn inside out. Features front pockets on both sides and snap button closure. 

Made in Japan
 
Outer - 100% Cotton
Inner - 50% Wool 35% Poly 10% Rayon 5% Acrylic
Multi

Covered Reversible Jean Jacket XL

Covered Reversible Jean Jacket M

Covered Reversible Jean Jacket L