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Our first drop of Engineered Garments FW19 has arrived. Loosely inspired by the New Romantics movement of 1970s Britain.
The collection includes favourites such as the Bedford Jacket and Fatigue pants, reworked in a patchwork of materials including corduroy and double cloth. Available in-store now and online now.

Thanks to our production team Magic Birds of Jordan & Boy Wrestler.

Check out our Nanamica Fall Winter 19 editorial here 

For this editorial. We see Engineered Garments taking the military aesthetic of ripstop and contrasting it to the smart casual silhouette of the Bedford Jacket. Not content to see a juxtaposition of the two looks. They have added further to the tactile nature of the jacket by introducing panels of flat twill.

The look is complemented by the 19th Century Shirt. It's a single needle stitched Button Down Shirt. We have two versions for this season. The white broadcloth and a Navy superfine poplin which is pictured. Both feature mother of pearl buttons and a curved hem. 

Also shown is the khaki chino cloth, Andover Pant. They are a tapered chino in a midweight cloth.

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For Spring Summer 19, Daiki Suzuki and his team at Nepenthes playfully deconstruct and reinterpret their classic jacket silhouette the Bedford. 

The Bedford Jacket is a staple of every Engineered Garment's collection. It's a great versatile piece that sits comfortably at home in both smart and casual occasions.

This iteration is a patchwork version. The jacket has been divided into different segments. The base of the body is a 6.5-ounce flat navy twill. Different panels of the jacket are made from ripstop and corduroy and they have all been sewn together to create a rather striking effect.

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Our first editorial of the year takes a closer look at the spring-summer range from Engineered Garments. 

Included in the delivery is the Camp Shirt in a Yellow Hawaiian Floral. Constructed entirely of Rayon its a fun take on the classic camp or Hawaiian shirt. It features asymmetrical pockets on the front and full button closure.

Also featured is the Norwegian Pant in an olive ripstop. Loosely based on the "monkey pant" worn by the US Marine Corps during the Pacific campaign in World War 2. They feature two snap button closing front pockets, zip fly and a drawstring waist and hems.   

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Check out our editorial showcasing looks from our Engineered Garments Fall Winter 18 collection. Shot by Magic Birds of Jordan and modelled by James Gymiah. 

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We take a closer look at the Fall-Winter collections from Engineered Garments, Lady White Co. & Yuketen.

Featured is the:

Sawtooth Western from Engineered Garments 

Long Scarf Red Black Ethnic Stripe from Engineered Garments

Our White Tee Shirt from Lady White Co.

Fatigue Pant Double Olive Cloth from Engineered Garments 

3/4" Inch Plain Belt from Yuketen 

Carry All Tote Red Adventure from Engineered Garments

Semi Hand Sewn Kiltie Blutcher from Yuketen

Launching this Saturday, April 28th we have the new collaboration from Engineered Garments and Dr Martens.

Taking the iconic Three Eyed Derby from Dr Martens. Designer Daiki Suzuki has added a Velcro strap to rework this classic model.

The shoe is available in two smooth leather colours Black and Navy.

Sizes available are from UK 7 -UK 11

Launching instore 11 AM and 12 PM online AEST.

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We take a closer look at some of our Spring Summer 18 arrivals from Engineered Garments, Nanamica and Lady White Co.

The NA2 is Engineered Garments take on a classic A2 flight jacket. Featuring a cropped silhouette. The jacket is packed with all the features that you have come to expect from an Engineered Garments piece. From adjustable side cinch tabs to button cuffs and a throat tab. The red Nyco fabric ensures that wearing this jacket will make you stand out from the crowd. 

The Alpha Dry Pant from Nanamica is a slim fitting casual pant that can be dressed up or down suiting the occasion. Made from Alpha Dry material, which is highly breathable fabric. It will keep you feeling cool even in the most humid of conditions.

A good fitting white tee is always a great item to have in your wardrobe. The Lady White Co "Our White" Tee comes in a double pack. Clocking in at 6 ounces its light enough to breathe while still able to retain shape. The sanforised cotton also ensures that it won't shrink in the wash. 

Welcome to our Fall Winter 17 Buyers Trip Part Two. 

We always look forward to chatting with Daiki Suzuki and the team from Engineered Garments at their Shibuya showroom. 

Prior to starting Engineered Garments, Daiki used to design for Woolrich Woollen Mills. The two companies continue to work closely together and this is no more apparent than in the Fall Winter 17 collection, which focuses heavily on woollen fabrics milled by Woolrich. This Benson Jacket in the Animal Jacquard print is a great example of the partnership in work.

The range on offer is extensive and it is easy to get lost in all the fabrics, materials and variations that the many styles on offer come in. The possibilities to match and create outfits is endless.

The founder of Nepenthes and designer of Needles, Keizo Shimizu is always at the showings. Quietly observing everything like a zen master.

In between meetings we had a quick refuel at Blue Bottle Coffee in Aoyama. This popular California company has several locations in Tokyo and is well worth a visit.

Next, stop is Post Overall's Storefront located at Shibuya which doubles as their Tokyo showroom.

Takeshi Ohfuchi's Post Overalls has been making rugged work wear based clothes from New York since 1993. Everything is designed with the function and utility that you would expect from their work and military influences. Coupled with the amazing fabrics they use plus their attention to detail. It is easy to see how they create unique and interesting pieces.

Next was a quick visit to the Glen Clyde showroom which is the company behind Chup Socks. We saw the new range and had a great chat about how the engineering aspect of the socks affect the overall design.

This machine is used to hand link the toes of each Chup Sock. It uses a single thread that closes up the heel and toe and gives it a flat finish. It's a very slow and time-consuming process and a large part of the reason why it's only possible to produce around twenty-five pairs a day.

Last but not least on our list we were off to Naka-Meguro to check out the range of Yuketen footwear on offer from Meg Company.

Yuki Matsuda has been making footwear under the name of Yuketen since 1989. They create a unique range of leather crafted footwear which encompasses everything from boots to boat shoes and moccasins. 

This was the first time we had seen the whole collection all together. After trying on a few pairs we were very impressed with both the comfort and quality of the shoes. Expect to see the Yuketen FW17 collection coming to the store in the second part of the year.

Hope you enjoyed our buyer's log.

In February of this year, we were in Tokyo on our buying trip for Fall Winter 17. It was great to be back in Tokyo after nearly a year since our last trip. We visited brands from our current roster and also some new ones.

First up on our list was Nanamica's showroom in Daikanyama. Located just above their Mountain Store. 

Nanamica was started in 2003 by head designer Eiichiro Homma. Its aim is to create unique clothes which are a high-level mix of sportswear and fashion. Eiichiro's love of sailing sees an underlining nautical theme run throughout the collection.

The creative team also works very closely with North Face's Purple Label which is North Face's Japan only range. This allows them access to the latest technical fabrics as they become available on the market. Fabrics such as Gore-tex and Pertex feature heavily in the collection. 

We are very happy to be working with Nanamica and you can look for their Fall Winter 17 range in-store and online in the later part of the year. 

Next up were off to Asakusa-Bashi and the seven-level building that is home to 35 Summer's office and showroom. The company handles sales for Anatomica, Rocky Mountain Feather Bed and Wakouwa Sneakers.

The building really is something with every floor utilised to its maximum potential. There is even a French restaurant!

Located on the ground floor is the Anatomica Tokyo Store. Their range is a classic mix of Ivy League fused with Japanese functionality and French style. It was great to see how the whole collection looked all together in the shop. The attention to detail and quality of the fabrics used are simply amazing. You can shop their SS 17 range in-store now. 

One level down from the Anatomica store is the footwear department, where they stock shoes from brands such as Alden and their own Wakouwa sneaker range. Wakouwa was created by one-half of Anatomica, Pierre Fournier. He based the shoes from an iconic Sperry-Topside sneaker from the 30s. The last is a modified Alden one and special arch supports have also been added.

On one of the floors is a workshop. This allows them to not only create customer orders but also quickly make samples for new ideas in house. Allowing the designers free reign with their creativity. 

In the showroom. We checked out the new range of Rocky Mountain Feather Bed's vests and jackets. Rocky Mountain was an iconic 1960's outdoors clothing company from Wyoming in the United States. Their signature piece was the leather yoked down vest, created for cowboys. They ceased production sometime in the 1980s. Fast forward a few decades and the company has been resurrected and updated for today's market. 

Sometimes life in Tokyo with all its bustling crowds and sensory overload just gets too much. 

We will upload the second part of our Buyer's trip soon. Thanks for reading!