Japanese apparel distributor and prolific label creator Keizo Shimizu launched ready-to-wear line Needles in 1988. Intended to be an in-house brand for his boutique, Nepenthes, Needles draws on historical references, international travel, and Shimizu’s bohemian leanings to create casual styles with a vintage feel. Rebuild by Needles, a capsule within the collection, features a modern interpretation of repurposed military garments.

Japanese designer Keizo Shimizu launched Needles in 1988 as an easy-wearing, vintage-inspired line of ready-to-wear. Rebuild by Needles, a capsule within the collection, features a modern interpretation of repurposed military garments.