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      needles zipped tibetan jacket (blue g...

      medium large x-large
      682,50 € 975,00 €

      japanese brand needles got inspired by tibetan jackets for this piece. heavy damast velvet jacquard pattern and fake fur details....

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      needles side stripe track velour jack...

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      325,00 €

      iconic track jacket by needles in a dark blue colorway. features their famous side stripe and butterfly logo. side pockets...

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      needles narrow velour trackpant (navy)

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      295,00 €

      a narrower version of the iconic needles track pant made from velour. this pair does not feature the slight flare...

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      needles side stripe track jacket (taupe)

      small medium large x-large
      345,00 €

      iconic track jacket by needles in a taupe / rose colorway. features their famous side stripe and butterfly logo. the...

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      needles side stripe track pants (taupe)

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      255,00 €

      iconic track pants by needles in a taupe / rosé colorway. features needles' famous side stripe and butterfly logo. side...

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      needles d.n. coverall jacket (olive)

      medium large x-large
      185,50 € 265,00 €

      inspired by workwear jackets, this coverall jacket features three utalitarian front pockets and a classic shirt collar. the chest pocket...

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      needles amethyst bracelet (purple)

      140,00 € 200,00 €

      bracelet with amethyst beads and silver coloured toggle fastening. made in japan. 100% amethyst made in japan lq026

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      needles merino watch cap (ivory)

      80,50 € 115,00 €

      merino wool beanie with needles butterfly embroidery on the side. made in japan 100% merino wool embroidery lq045

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      needles pile socks (ivory)

      23 - 25 25 - 27
      35,00 € 50,00 €

      needles merino wool socks with needles butterfly embroidery. made in japan 86% merino wool / 12% polyester / 2% polyurethane...

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      needles argyle jacquard socks (ivory ...

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      28,00 € 40,00 €

      checked merino wool socks with needles butterfly embroidery. made in japan 84% merino wool / 16% nylon embroidery lq049

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      needles fringe boot cut track pants (...

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      144,00 € 240,00 €

      beige boot cut track pants from needles' ss22 collection with the addition of cowboy like fringes on the side. features...

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      needles fringe track jacket (beige)

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      177,00 € 295,00 €

      classic needles track jacket from needles' ss22 with the addition of cowboy like fringes on front and back. features ribbed...

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      needles classic diamond shirt (green)

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      252,00 € 420,00 €

      green longsleeve shirt from needles' ss22 collection. features two flap pockets on the chest, a raw hem on the bottom...

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      needles v-neck cardigan (blue / grey)

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      177,00 € 295,00 €

      lightweight cardigan from needles' ss22 collection. features a v neck collar and a 6 button front row. 100% polyester made...

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      rebuild by needles ribbon flannel shirt

      grey
      162,00 € 270,00 €

      upcycled flannel shirt from needles' rebuild line. the colors on this product vary as they are made from different flannels....

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      needles w.u. jacket (black)

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      147,50 € 295,00 €

      jersey stand up collar jacket by needles. features zip closure side pockets, elasticated hems and the iconic butterfly logo. part...

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      needles plaid side tab pants (navy)

      small medium large
      222,50 € 445,00 €

      formal trousers in a navy plaid pattern by needles. features a side tab on each side of the waist and...

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      needles doeskin bootcut pants (brown)

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      117,50 € 235,00 €

      needles doeskin pants with a slight flare on the bottom. has a similar feel to their classic track pants. features...

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      needles smile ring (gold plate)

      21 23
      250,00 €

      gold plated sterling silver ring by needles featuring a stamped smiley. gold plate made in japan jo002

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      needles papillon ring (925 silver)

      17 23
      200,00 €

      sterling silver 925 ring by needles featuring their famous butterfly logo. made in japan 925 silver jo001

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      needles bermuda poly jacquard hat (pl...

      medium large
      72,50 € 145,00 €

      plaid bermuda hat by needles made from poly jacquard. features a tonal butterfly logo embroidered on the front. plaid pattern...

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    Needles - Japan meets American vintage

    Table of Contents:

    • What is Needles?
    • What kind of products does Needles make?
    • A brief history of Needles
    • What is Needles’ cultural relevance?
    • Where to buy Needles in Hamburg?

     

     

    What is Needles?

    Founded by Keizo Shimizu in 1997 under his Nepenthes umbrella, Needles is a brand fusing vintage Americana, military and sportswear together. The Japanese label takes inspiration from American-made products and films, their famous butterfly logo being a reference to Steve McQueen’s tattoo in Papillon (1973). Made in Japan, Needles collections are characterized by their high quality and detailed designs with a distinct Japanese touch, often utilizing vivid colors and an avant-garde approach to patterns.

     

    What kind of products does Needles make?

    • American vintage-inspired clothing through a Japanese lens
    • Mostly Made in Japan
    • Popular subline Needles Sportswear making tracksuits featuring butterfly logo
    • Bold patterns and vivid colors as well as classic and toned-down pieces
    • Eclectic set of influences from American and Japanese culture to historical magazines
    • Rebuild by Needles offers a unique take on repurposed vintage garments by splicing different ones together

    needles butterfly logo on tracksuit

     

    A brief history of Needles

    Son of a movie theater-owner, Keizo Shimizu grew up watching western films and became interested in American culture. A “Made in USA” catalog then provided him with a detailed look at authentic American fashion, solidifying his love for clothing. As a result, Shimizu launched Nepenthes in Tokyo in 1988. Initially a distribution company importing American brands, it soon expanded to include retail operations and opened offices in the United States as well. When globalization made finding quality American-made products a lot rarer, Shimizu decided to start his own brand in Japan called HOGGS in 1995, while his Nepenthes partner Daiki Suzuki moved to the US to run the American side of the business and launch Engineered Garments later. Due to a trademark dispute however, Shimizu was forced to shutter HOGGS soon, and created Needles in its stead in 1997.

     

    What is Needles’ cultural relevance?

    As a brand that has always looked to cultural sources of inspiration, its first ever item being a simple loose-fitting suit jacket inspired by one Miles Davis wore in the 60s, Needles turned from Tokyo’s bestkept secret to modern cool-kid uniform. The daring yet calculated aesthetics have found an audience in some of today’s biggest fashion icons like A$AP Rocky, whose AWGE imprint has collaborated with Needles multiple times, or Verdy and his Girls Don’t Cry brand, who also joined forces with Shimizu for exclusive products. These cross-cultural partnerships, especially the one with A$AP Rocky, have made Needles a hot commodity well beyond its usual audience of Japanese fashion enthusiasts. However, Shimizu insists, that the core of the brand is and will remain the same.

     

    Where to buy Needles in Hamburg?

    If you're searching for a place to buy the newest collections of the brand needles in Hamburg, then we've got some great news for you: come and visit us at our local store at the Virchowstraße 2 (Hamburg - Germany). Pick, try & buy your favourite needles pieces directly in store!

     

    Discover our most popular needles collections:

    • needles accessories
    • needles pants
    • needles shirts
    • needles jackets

    pushing the boundaries in retail storytelling: a.plus invites you to experience a curated selection of progressive contemporary brands.

    visit us in-store: virchowstraße 2
    22767 hamburg
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