As part of the Nepenthes group, SOUTH 2 WEST 8 in Hokkaido, Japan continue to thrive of the balance of great outdoors the prefecture is known for with the contemporary approach that balances the store and brand. Here is a look at the compelling collection of bags which will be an integral part of the spring/summer…

The SOUTH 2 WEST 8 Fall/Winter 2011 Collection makes for more interesting viewing with the label further embracing an outdoor theme. Part of the Nepenthes family, SOUTH 2 WEST 8 have also relaunched their online presence and subsequently previewed their in house labels fall/winter 2011 collection. With function a vocal point for the label, they have…

In stark contrast to the Damir Domma post we just made is the new lookbook from Nepenthes founder Keizo Shimizu’s South 2 West 8 label.  A heavily Americana influenced, outdoors, hunting and fishing aesthetic, it contains the now familiar checks, tweeds, coduroy, native american patters, etc, etc, etc…….  There are some fantastic individual pieces in…