Presenting a world where the essence of classic Americana meets the artistry of Japanese design. Needles, founded by visionary Keizo Shimizu in 1997, takes us on a journey that redefines nostalgia with a contemporary edge. Born as an extension of NEPENTHES, Needles captures the rugged romance and the timeless charm of American culture, filtered through an innovative and distinctly Japanese sensibility.

For this week's store team feature, we sat down with JJ Kim - store attendant at our SLU location and denim extraordinaire.

Founded by Masayuki Ino in 2012, Doublet seeks to inject a sense of childlike wonder and imagination into an industry that often takes itself too seriously.

With 7 years of experience working for Mihara Yasuhiro as a chief designer of footwear and accessories under his belt, Ino’s transition to pursue his own brand was an intuitive next step.