Kapital - hippies, Japanese farmers and post-apocalypse survivors

[MGoCrimson]

Same experience as above. Do keep in mind there is a 2-3 day delay for zenmarket to buy the item

 

[Mghart]

I’ve used Zen market several items now both Kapital and other Japanese brands that get crazy markups in the US. Really simple and pretty quick turnaround overall.

 

[ikaika122]

I have just received a size 3 gold cotton Ring coat from Zen market. After trying it on, I think I might be better off with a 2. Any chance someone with a 2 is looking for a 3? I would rather not sell and then reorder from Japan if that can be avoided.

 

[bbconair]

what's your size

 

[ikaika122]

I am a 42R in most brands. Solid L in EG.

 

[ikaika122]

After sage advice from @bry2000 and playing with button configuration, I think the 3 is right for me.

 

[effang]

thanks for all the helpful advice on the ring coat - going to try my hand using a proxy. just a few remaining questions:

https://www.kapital-webshop.jp/cate...=2&SEARCH_MAX_ROW_LIST=100&category_cd=M_COAT

when i translate this into english, there's some interesting translations.

Post-dyed wig hair raising ring coat - what is that? napped cotton? how is this different from moleskin?
Post-dyeing compact Gaboring coat - i assume this is gabardine cotton

i would prefer a version that doesn't fade as much - would moleskin cotton be the choice then (i don't want wool).

thanks!

 

[ghdvfddzgzdzg]

zooming in on the close up shots on the "wig hair" translation one looks like gabardine:

whereas the "gaboring" looks like this

I think the color choices on the former are better. I have what I'm pretty sure is the former; it's a soft but durable cotton.

 

[dieworkwear]

thanks for all the helpful advice on the ring coat - going to try my hand using a proxy. just a few remaining questions:

https://www.kapital-webshop.jp/cate...=2&SEARCH_MAX_ROW_LIST=100&category_cd=M_COAT

when i translate this into english, there's some interesting translations.

Post-dyed wig hair raising ring coat - what is that? napped cotton? how is this different from moleskin?
Post-dyeing compact Gaboring coat - i assume this is gabardine cotton

i would prefer a version that doesn't fade as much - would moleskin cotton be the choice then (i don't want wool).

thanks!

They use so many different fabrics, and Google Translate is so piss poor at translating East Asian languages, I think you're better off trying to find someone who can proxy for you, but also ask questions at the store (or send emails on your behalf).

All gabardine really means is twill. That doesn't mean much for how the color stays on the yarns -- they could be dyed in a way that makes the fade quickly or slowly. Also doesn't tell you much about how the fabric feels in hand, maybe it's been brushed or washed or whatever.

This could be one of the benefits of buying from a local stockist (in the US, that'd be Blue in Green, Unionmade, Standard & Strange, and Independence). Cause then they can answer these questions for you. But I don't know how much you can infer from Google Translate and photos.

Agree with GHD though that the tan one looks a lot easier to wear than the bright blue.

Very broadly speaking, cotton fades more easily than wool. But certain colors and yarns of cotton fade more easily than other cotton yarns. If you're worried about patchy fades, go with a lighter color. Synthetic dyes will also hold their color better than something like a natural indigo.

 

[supermang]

LA Kapital heads check this out. Meet and greet Kiro-san and Eric this Sunday

 

[Austo]

^ rad, I'm gonna attempt to swing by if I can

 

[supermang]

^ rad, I'm gonna attempt to swing by if I can

Gonna try to make it aswell. I'm sure Jon Mayer will show up just to geek out on clothes with Kiro

 

[t3hg0suazn]

just saw these on IG:

anyone know who’s stocking? and what’s sizing like?

 

[planetarium]

anyone know who’s stocking? and what’s sizing like?

kapital boots are pretty rare outside japan
the sizing is frustratingly numbered 0-5 and is usually lasted at a narrower than average D width

footwear is the only thing i don't own from Kapital cause it contradicts their mobility/variable sizing theme

 

[supermang]

just saw these on IG:

anyone know who’s stocking? and what’s sizing like?

I'd recommend just waiting a little bit until they go up on the website then copping via Zenmarket.

As far as sizing goes, there is definitely variability between the Kapital zip boots as there are a few different lasts. For reference my suede zips are size 3 and they equate to US 9 exactly. Best to reach out to Jon at bandanna almanac for tips on sizing this one