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One of the first brands to find its home under the Nepenthes umbrella, Keizo Shimizu’s label Needles menswear debuted in 1997, and remains one of the most renowned Japanese labels to this day. A unique marriage of casual Americana aesthetics and traditional Japanese tailoring features that has made Needles a globally recognised name. 

The Barbour story began in 1894 in the Market Place in South Shields. Today the 5th generation family owned business remains in the North East, with Barbour's headquarters located in Simonside, South Shields. Barbour remains true to its core values as a family business which espouses the unique values of the British Countryside and brings the qualities of wit, grit and glamour to its beautifully functional clothing.

Assembly Label was born from a desire to create well-made products that embody the relaxed, Australian coastal lifestyle. Reflecting an appreciation for minimalist design, their collections are clean and considered, favouring high-quality materials and refined detail over adornment.