Engineered Garments hand down more spring and summer goods for our enjoyment. The “Andover” is a continuing style season to season; this version is a lightweight cotton and while it is a smarter piece in cut, it is also the kind of jacket you could roll up and crease out without too many worries. A crumple here and there just suggests you live an exciting life and have neither the time nor inclination to iron.

If plaid is a little too Ivy for your liking there’s also an excellent polka dot version which also receives our seal of approval. More at Nepenthes.

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Nepenthes and Alfred Sargent have finally got it together. They’ve designed two pieces of footwear,  drawing together their considerable talents for one style each of shoe and boot.

A strong Scottish Ghillie feel with the laces, as Nepenthes describes; ‘The Huntsman group features a hybrid Norwegian and Goodyear welted construction, a unique premium leather upper and a rubber commando sole.’ We really like the slightly off beat choice of style. We’re all for sticking with the well known classics, but it’s nice to see a collaboration throw up something a little unexpected.

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Park & Bond mean business with their newest addition. The Nepenthes shop-in-shop will offer a rare opportunity to buy the brand online. It’s hard to believe that this Japanese label has been doing its thing since 1988. When it introduced its first U.S store in New York last year east coast lovers of oddball heritage finally had a place to call home. Now it opens its arms to a wider audience with one offs and exclusives as well as pieces from family members Needles and Engineered Garments. Nepenthes’ own, store manager Abdul Abasi, takes on modelling duties for the site. Get stuck in over at Park & Bond.

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Nepenthes New York highlights various key pieces from their Needles, Engineered Garments and South 2 West 8 mainlines for Autumn/Winter 2011. Photographed in Times Square by Ryan Kibler, the shots help open the experience to this Japanese houses heavily “New York” (or America in general) inspired collection of unstructured tailored looks that while oversized to some extent are constructed from the very best in textiles.

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Well maybe not a true collection, but Italy’s Barena outfits a slew of looks for Nepenthes. The outwear and looks chosen by Nepenthes will fit their clientele well in terms of styling and cut. Looks run from coats to knit vests. Well worth a look.

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Nepenthes N.Y. delivers this scented candle which comes in a standard size jar as well as a travel version for those on the go. The candle is limited and available from Nepenthes NY and South2West8. Made in New York City as one would expect.

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We’re not crazy about ankle socks. They’re usually too much of a halfway house for our tastes. But these Nepenthes socks are making us reconsider our hardline stance. That said, we’re still on the fence with ankle socks, we’ve had too much experience to let some bright colours fool us. That said, if you’re the ankle sock type (and have a willingness to go through a proxy for a pair of socks) these are the ones for you. (Arknets)

For the man who needs more Tweed in their life, you cannot deny them one of these Tweed knapsacks from Japan’s Nepenthes. Two version of tweed are on hand and if you’re in NYC, you may be lucky enough to find in their shop – if you can find it. Simple and to the point. Get on them.

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Mister Mort provides the vital information and images for a bit of news sure to excite a few readers – Engineered Garments has a New York Flagship. The report states the location (307 W. 38th Street) is a former sewing machine repair center. Fitting, and its also hard to argue the desire to stay out of trendier neighborhoods to stick in garmento land. The shop will sell Engineered Garments, Nepenthes, and Needles.

Mister Mort also mentions the store will be open today.

Mister Mort snapped some favorite garments on his visit. A few of our favorites (from his favorites) follow.

A nice pair of shit kickers from Nepenthes. The Norwegian welt lined boot are built for those Scandinavian winter but the Japanese have no problem choosing the best of the best when it comes to importing their style. Finished in a lovely oiled brown leather. I could use a pair. Available from Museum Ark.

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