Needles

Needles

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Established: 1997 (multi-source)

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Product focus: Uniforms

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Founded in 1988 by Japanese designer Keizo Shimizu as part of his parent company Nepenthes, Needles emerged after a trademark dispute ended Shimizu's initial in-house line, HOGGS. The brand was created to complement imported Americana items in Nepenthes shops and quickly developed its own identity by blending old Western and military Americana styles with traditional Japanese textiles. Shimizu's fascination with American student fashion and freedom of style, sparked by a “Made in U.S.A” catalog,

deeply influenced the brand's philosophy. Needles is known for its eccentric yet rugged sportswear, featuring deconstructed designs and high-quality Japanese manufacturing. The brand's key materials include deconstructed cotton, dungaree twill, poly ripstop, and 6.5 oz denim, with fits ranging from

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