Nepenthes Column: Manhattan by JIMA

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—01. Andrea Aranow.
—02. Dominic Sondag.

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New York-based photographer JIMA has been contributing to the Column section on the Nepenthes website since mid-May. Although I'm not able to read his handwritten entries, I've been enjoying the candid imagery that accompanies them, and look forward to seeing more as his Manhattan diary develops.

—Nepenthes Column: Manhattan by JIMA

Nepenthes Purple Label Coolmax Micro Socks

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—01. Green.
—02. Biege.

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Made in Japan, these Coolmax ankle socks by Nepenthes Purple Label are available in six plain colours and feature a mix of polyester, cotton, nylon and polyurethane. They're a good height for the summer, whether you're wearing sneakers or sandals, and come in two different sizes.

—Available at Second Stage

Rough & Tumble Tri-Combo BD Shirts

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—01. Polkadots and stripes.

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Combining a variety of stripes and polkadots, these Rough & Tumble button-downs are produced in the US by Nepenthes. While the mix of different patterns is quite adventurous, the use of blue and white helps to keep things as classic as possible, and the outcome is a great short-sleeved summer shirt.

—Available at Silver and Gold

In The Day by Yuriko E

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Photography: Masahiro Sanbe
Styling: Yuriko E
Hair & Makeup: Shinya Kawamura
Model: Tomoya Kageyama

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The latest instalment of Nepenthes' Remix series was published last week, directed by regular contributor Yuriko E. The stills, captured by Masahiro Sanbe, are complimented by a video component which features music by 5lack, and products from Needles, South2 West8, The Soloist, Engineered Garments, Whangarei, Sonic Lab, Stadler and Tang Tang.

—In The Day

Recap: Inventory Issue 10 Launch at Nepenthes New York

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—All photographs by JIMA.

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Last Thursday evening Nepenthes New York held an event to celebrate the launch of our tenth issue and the opening of Andrea Aranow's American quilts exhibition, Home Snapshots of Times Past. We'd like to thank everyone who came out in support as well as Nepenthes for being great hosts. Inventory will remain in the pop-up space for the next couple of months, where you can find our latest issue alongside a special selection of items from Dean Edmonds, Nieves, Heath Ceramics, Yuketen, orSlow and Sassafras.

—Nepenthes New York
—Inventory Issue 10 Spring-Summer 2014
—Andrea Aranow: Textile Docs

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Dean Edmonds for Inventory

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—01. Courtesy of James Robjant.

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To coincide with the release of our latest issue, featuring a cover story on Dean Edmonds, we asked the emerging English designer to create a small selection of products for us. Available from our pop-up shop at Nepenthes New York, four items have been produced in a mix of raw and clear coated steel: a lamp, a bookend, an incense holder and assorted candlesticks. Follow the link below for additional imagery of each piece, as well as other examples of Dean's work.

—Dean Edmonds

Inventory Issue 10 Launch Party & Pop-Up at Nepenthes New York

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Nepenthes New York
307 West 38th Street, New York, NY
Thursday April 10, 2014
7:00-9:00pm

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We will be celebrating the launch of our tenth issue at Nepenthes New York tomorrow evening. Alongside the release of Issue 10 Nepenthes will also be hosting an Inventory pop-up shop on their second floor, featuring a special selection of goods from Dean Edmonds, Heath Ceramics and Nieves books, as well as garments and accessories from orSlow, The Superior Labor, Sassafras and Yuketen. A collaboration tote bag and Ebbets Field Flannels baseball cap have also been made for the event, and will be available exclusively at the Nepenthes store.

—Nepenthes New York
—Inventory Issue 10 Spring-Summer 2014

Mainland Boots Charles Oxford

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Having been produced in New Zealand since 1890, Mainland Boots offer a reliable, well-made alternative to the more popular casual work shoes out there. Rough-out leather and a Vibram 2021 sole is always a desirable combination, but the antique finished welt and cushioned insole add uniqueness and comfort to a staple silhouette.

—Available at The Bureau