Welcome back to "DEEP DIVE," where we explore the inspiration behind some of our favorite pieces from Engineered Garments. In this edition we spotlight the "Officer Pant," a wide-legged trouser drawn from the khaki working uniform worn by United States Navy officers during the Second World War.
Read MoreNepenthes Los Angeles presents a new special edition of Aurora Shoe Co.’s Middle English, made in Horween Marine Field Roughout.
Developed by Chicago’s Horween Leather during the 1940s for military field footwear, Marine Field is a roughout leather made to be worn with the suede side facing outward. The rough exterior was suited to hard use, while the smooth reverse provided a comfortable surface against the foot in an unlined shoe.
Read MoreCreated as part of the ENGINEERED GARMENTS FW26 collection, this special project with Faribault Mill extends the season's hunting theme beyond clothing and into the world of traditional American blankets
Read MoreDEEP DIVE, where we look into the inspiration behind some of our favorite Engineered Garments pieces. In this installment we are featuring the "Aviator Jacket," the Engineered Garments version of the modern flight jacket.
Read More"We are honored to have worked with Engineered Garments for the past 10 years. Much respect to Daiki and the crew for their dedication and support." - Eric Hardin
Read MoreFall Winter 2026 Engineered Garments collection launches Friday, July 17, 2026 at all Nepenthes retail and online shops.
Read MoreConverse and Engineered Garments Bring the Weapon Back into Focus
Engineered Garments puts its signature lens on one of basketball’s most storied silhouettes
Read MoreThe Foxhole was established in 2017 by brothers Milan and Lucca as a distinctive concept that brings together a menswear boutique and barbershop—creating a cohesive space where clients can discover premium, hard-to-find garments, access expert grooming services, and engage in a considered style experience.
Read MoreThis 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 Kunimasa Odagi, both visiting from New York. They share their thoughts on the new store and the ideas behind the latest collection.
Read MoreSaucony & Engineered Garments - Shadow Velcro releasing Friday 4/10.
"I think it all started with a simple fact: when I was a child, I remember being fascinated by a new kind of sneaker I saw at the time that used Velcro instead of laces. Since then, I’ve owned and worn several sneakers that used two-strap or three-strap Velcro closures.
KARHU and Engineered Garments reunite for their third collaboration. Drawing from KARHU’s rich archive, Engineered Garments founder, Daiki Suzuki, seamlessly merges the iconic Mestari 76 running shoe with KARHU’s cross-country skiing shoe, the Sprint, in an eye-catching and asymmetric design. This collection features a more muted, earth-toned aesthetic that honours both brands’ storied history of craftsmanship.
Read MoreSuicoke & Engineered Garments Strapped Wingtip shoes. Collaboration products - Releasing at Nepenthes stores and online Friday 3/27
Read MoreSan Francisco native Howard Gee planted a stake in the city’s denim scene over three decades ago when he opened AB Fits.
Read More[Archive Video]
As Engineered Garments makes archival material available, we have created and launched a YouTube channel hosting all video content of projects and important moments through the years.
OTW by Vans commitment to timeless, functional design and cultural authenticity aligns seamlessly with Engineered Garments philosophy of creating pieces that evolve through personal experience, embracing asymmetry and craftsmanship with purpose.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce a special collaboration between Howlin’ and Engineered Garments. Titled The Howlin’ Needle and the Damage Done, this collection marks our first collaboration with Daiki Suzuki and his team, renowned for their distinctive approach to American workwear and military-inspired clothing, reimagined through a contemporary and functional lens.
Read MoreThank you very much for your continued support of ENGINEERED GARMENTS TOKYO.
We are pleased to announce that ENGINEERED GARMENTS TOKYO will be relocating from Aoyama to Jingumae and reopening as a newly renovated store.
Tarvas: "Daiki-san, we would like to start by going back to 2018, when we sent you an email out of the blue and introduced our then 6 months old Tarvas brand. At that time Tarvas was almost unknown, producing from Helsinki, Finland, it still feels fantastic that we connected creatively and from different sides of the globe. Do you recall your firstreaction to Tarvas that made you think: "I want to work with these makers"?"
Daiki: The biggest factor was probably Takuya, the store manager, convincing me. I didn’t know about Tarvas or its background at the time.
Working side by side with Allen Edmonds artisans in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Engineered Garments founder, Daiki Suzuki created a shoe inspired by freedom of movement and the power of creative connections represented by handcrafted, patchwork uppers.
Read MoreFor this exclusively hand made Pump Fury, the design philosophy of Engineered Garments, which modernizes classic elements, was reinterpreted through the lens of sashiko, a technique with centuries of history. The piece focuses on the shared spirit between the two approaches—particularly the sashiko ethos of reinforcing and extending the life of belongings. Each hand-stitched thread gains strength only when layered upon another. By adding artisanal handwork to a sneaker born from advanced performance technology, a new dialogue emerges between tradition and contemporary design.
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