I really love the aesthetic of Kapital. It's wild, adventurous, maybe sometimes too out there and embellished... But their mix of military, navy, and athletic wear is unprecedented. I can't find anything like it here in New York City. It's truly a unique look I'd love to mix with some of my more basic standbys.
Either I have to take a trip to Japan or maybe some American designers can get a little more adventurous with their interpretations of heritage. Would the American public take the jump and embrace a line like this? Or is it too forward?
I don't think it's too forward. I'm not a flashy dresser in the least and I really dig this stuff.
Posted by: newgrass | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 03:13 AM
I love this stuff! Especially those military inspired pants. I am not too flashy a dresser either.
Posted by: George | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 03:56 AM
There are a couple pieces in there that I'd definitely like to rock.
Posted by: RUPTUREreport | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 06:48 AM
Those thermal sweatpants remind me of the Isabel Marant/Rag&Bone women's trend coming for Spring.
Ugh, dude's always have the best military/nautic garb. Japan trip it is.
Posted by: frenchfry | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 09:15 AM
although even more militaristic looking in material and construction, this reminds me a lot of NOAH, which needs to come back!
Posted by: mike ley | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 02:29 PM
so tight.
this "only available in Japan" thing is killing me though.
Posted by: naj | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 03:12 PM
I'm really digging these, now i feel like i really need to become more aware of japanese labels.
I puts my favs on my blog, with a link back to you.
Posted by: Tony | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 03:17 PM
dig the simple hooded parka and the hoodies at the bottom definitely.
Posted by: Vaughan | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 04:40 PM
This is a fine collection. Kind of Yohji Yamamoto does milspec. A bit fussy for me though.
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Posted by: Graham Hutson | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 08:25 PM
shameless plug. I have a couple of Noah sweathsirts on ebay for sell. Sorry Jake I know Brendon is your boy.
Posted by: RUPTUREreport | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 10:27 PM
like you said would look great mixed with the basics. sweatpants and naval stuff is catching my eye.
Posted by: dave | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 11:35 PM
army green flannel pants are amazing. The pants seem to be winning out with others too...
Posted by: Garrett | Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 10:43 AM
This stuff is wicked.
Posted by: Omar | Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 06:19 PM
feels very transitional in the sense that these clothes will move well throughout an entire wardrobe, i especially dig the sweats.
Posted by: Sade | Saturday, January 09, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Really fantastic collection. Great find Jake.
Posted by: Samuel | Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 01:03 PM
Those early Browns Beach Jacket inspired sweatpants & jackets ROCK! The fact that we don't have this stuff available in the USofA or in larger sizes hurts. I want these and would support more vintage redesigns of this nature. By the way check this Madewell looks link http://www.madewell1937.com/2010/madewell_looks.html, seems right up the JD alley.
Posted by: Warren | Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 08:32 PM
oh dude, please keep it secret.. its like the last undiscovered bastion of tokyo.. (no hype) shhh
Posted by: kyle | Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 01:32 PM
The Military Cardigan and trenches are bananas!!!
Posted by: dee | Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 03:06 PM
http://www.todsoutletstore.co.uk/ The reason why these stores exist and thrive is the same reason a woman can buy a designer handbag at a discounted price.
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