The 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.
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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.
Read MoreNew York, NY — 12/3/2025 — Sabah, the brand best known for its handmade leather shoes inspired by traditional Turkish slippers, announces a special collaboration with Engineered Garments, the iconic New York-based label celebrated for its refined vision of Americana menswear.
Read MoreNannga X EG Down Jacket? Coat? Long Vest? Inspired by puzzles, LEGO blocks, and Transformers—a down jacket that detaches, attaches, and transforms. Six modular pieces, each wearable on its own, combined in ways that even surpass mathematical logic.
Read MoreEngineered Garments Workaday exists beyond season, trend, or theme. Specializing in authentic construction, Workaday makes its products according to orthodox construction methods.
Read More(New York, NY – October 22, 2025) — Brooks Brothers, America’s oldest clothing brand, has joined forces with Engineered Garments for a new collaboration that reinterprets formalwear through the lens of Engineered Garments’ signature design philosophy.
Read MoreOriginal Shadow Wingtip releasing Friday 10/10.
Exclusively available at all Nepenthes retail stores and online.
Based on Joseph Cheaney’s iconic CAIRNGORM IIR, known for its refined presence and robust build, this model also features the 4436 Last, once used for British military footwear, offering a relaxed, comfortable fit. Its standout feature is the rare Veldtschoen construction, where the upper is stitched over thesole to minimize gaps and block out water and debris. Combined with "bellows tongue", where the tongue and quarters are crafted as one, the design delivers enhanced waterproof protection.
Read MoreThe Museum of Modern Art New York City and artist Stephen Prina have created a series of exhibitions and special performances highlighting over five decades of Prina’s work, titled “A Lick and a Promise”.
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