For sale here is a woven cotton shirt from the Kapital label, one of the top Japanese brands going at the moment. Kapital are unique in that they have a very strong vintage Americana influence, much like a good number of other Japanese labels, but use those vintage aesthetics as a jumping off point to do their own thing and make their own unique designs. Along with Visvim they’re probably one of the top labels going, particularly in terms of their international distribution.
In this case we have Kapital’s take on the classic tee, filtered as usual through their own very unique aesthetic. The fabric and the weaving are both the main draws here in my opinion. This is a 100% cotton material given a very nice, pleasantly uneven knit throughout. You don’t encounter this kind of texture from most labels, where this is very likely the result of the handiwork from a vintage shuttle loom. Kapital’s strategic base in Kojima (and the fact that they have their own dedicated mill) means they are able to produce some of the best fabrics out there. Fabric is also pretty light weight. It is breathable and ideal for the warmer weather.
Retail on these pieces is about $100 in Japan and even more abroad. While Kapital does have more international distribution than many other Japanese labels, they also produce a very large range of clothing, the vast majority of which is unavailable outside of Japan. Get it here at a fraction of the retail price.
Size is labeled a 3 and fits a standard medium. I measure the chest at 20”, shoulders at 18”, and length at 26”. The shirt comes in lightly used, very good shape with no holes, tears, or stains. Made in Japan.
Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $24.