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.

Brands/Women

Needles At Nitty Gritty 

Barena Venezia

Moscot

Converse

adidas Originals

Nanamica

Nike

New Balance

Harris Wharf London

Laura Lee

Byredo

Comme des Garçons Wallet

Patagonia

Paraboot

Margaret Howell

Comme des Garçons Parfums

orSlow

Baserange

Begg x Co

Stora Skuggan

ASICS

Casey Casey

Hestra

Lemaire

Batoner

Porter

mfpen

Birkenstock

Snow Peak

All Blues

Cornelia Webb

Unifrom

Maison Louis Marie

Comme des Garçons PLAY

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Barbour

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Nitty Gritty® Calendar

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Sky High Farm

Justine Clenquet                                  

Panconesi

Rostersox

Salomon

Andersson Bell

Pyrenex

Stockholm (Surfboard) Club

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Comme des Garçons Girl

Gimaguas

BEAMS BOY

Nicole Saldaña

Perfumer H

Massproductions x Eyes of My Mind

Puma

Gottlob

Sisi Joia

Drogheria Crivellini

Babaco

Cordera

Lauren Manoogian

Over-dyed 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
Black

Flannel Shirt - 7 Cuts

Vest in Plaid Tweed with a double zip front closure. Featuring zippered pockets and piping details at the neck, shoulders, and hem.

Made in Japan
Wool 40%, Polyester 33%, Acrylic 15%, Alpaca 7%, Nylon 4%, Other 1%
Navy, Brown and Mocha 

W.U. Piping Vest

Lumberjack Coat made from 11 oz cotton Oxford, featuring workwear-style pockets and finished with bio-washing and ozone bleaching for a vintage look. Hidden snap button and zip closure, hidden ribbed cuffs, and a straight hem. Contrasting velvet collar and an interior lined with NEEDLES' signature purple quilted lining. 

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Black

Lumberjack Coat

Slightly relaxed, straight fit pants in a firm cavalry twill fabric. Drawcord waist and zip pockets. The front of the left leg is embroidered with a Needles butterfly. 

Made in Japan
71% Polyester, 24% Rayon, 5% Polyurethane
Brown

W.U. Straight Pant

5-pocket jeans using 12 ounces washed denim. Relaxed and generous fit with a bulgy front created by a darted waist and hem. Button and zip fly with drawstring at waist.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Indigo

H.D. Pant