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Interview with Kenta Miyamoto & Kunimasa Odagi
This spring, the newly reimagined ENGINEERED GARMENTS TOKYO opened its doors in Jingumae. While the building—unified in shades of gray—stands out with a striking presence, it has also quietly drawn attention as the very place where Nepenthes was founded in 1988. In this renewed space, we spoke with Engineered Garments Director Kenta Miyamoto and Designer…
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HOKA® – Tor Summit+ Mustang. Available Friday, April 10th, exclusively at Nepenthes.
Rooted in HOKA’s signature cushioning, we’ve remixed the Tor with an all-new faux horsehair upper, zig-zag stitching, and metal eyelet hardware. The result? A silhouette rooted in trail DNA with city-ready design cues.
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Engineered Garments x Saucony – Shadow Original Velcro. Available Friday, April 10.
Based on Saucony’s iconic Shadow Original, this version incorporates the distinctive U-shaped velcro strap from the kids’ Jazz Hook & Loop, creating a silhouette that feels noticeably different from the standard Shadow Original. The result is visually striking, but still clean and refined.
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Engineered Garments x Karhu – Mestari 76 Slip-on
Founded in 1916, Karhu revisits one of its enduring classics through the lens of Engineered Garments. The Mestari Slip On is based on the Mestari, originally developed from Karhu’s cross-country ski shoe lineage, and updates the traditional lace construction with a velcro closure.
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Engineered Garments x Suicoke – Strap Wingtip Shoe
Known for its distinctive approach to footwear and progressive construction, Suicoke brings its design language together with Engineered Garments for a new wingtip shoe built around monochrome and black, reflecting the seasonal mood of the Engineered Garments Spring Summer 2026 collection.
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South2 West8 x KEEN – Waimea H2 Sandal
Based on KEEN’s original WAIMEA H2, the sandal features the brand’s signature toe protection and a construction designed to follow the natural contours of the foot. An anatomically shaped footbed provides a secure, comfortable fit, while a lightweight EVA midsole absorbs impact and supports everyday wear. The result is a simple, functional sandal suited to…
