We Broke Into Capsule NY Last Night to Bring You 10 Labels You Need to Know

Don't tell the Capsule people.

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Last night, we couldn't help ourselves. Our impatience to check out upcoming fall/winter 2014 collections was too great, and we headed down to the Capsule Show late night to break in and try on some of the brands that are new to Capsule this season. While ducking the late-night stragglers who were steaming their collections to showcase them to buyers and press today and tomorrow, we put on 'fits that showcase the new guys. So if you aren't able to make it to the show, then make sure you peep the time We Broke Into Capsule NY Last Night to Bring You 10 Labels You Need to Know.

Photography: Brian Dunn
Styling: Corey Stokes
Grooming: Tara Lauren 

A.FOUR.

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A.FOUR.

If you're known as an experimental brand amongst your peers in Japan, you are definitely v out there. The brand is a collaborative project between the minds of artist Lucas Price and designer Kazuki Kuraishi, and it's definitely a wild one that incorporates the eclectic talents and skills of each. Stockists may few (for now), but if you're able to get your hands on some A.FOUR. then you are already on elevated levels.

Tourne de Transmission

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Tourne de Transmission

Tourne de Transmission brings the dynamic, experimental gear that blends streetwear and more traditional garb that's having a serious moment in London. The prints, silhouettes, and cuts are all on the forefront of advanced style, but the label isn't so out there that it's unthinkable to rock daily. TDT has been breathing new life into apparel for a few short years now, but this is definitely a brand to put on your radar.

Sleepy Jones

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Sleepy Jones

You spend a third of your life in bed, and, if you're lucky, a good amount lounging around in that mental space between sleep and fully cognizant. Sleepy Jones provides great options for that in-between time, when your mind does its best thinking and your body is still kicking into gear. 

Victory Press

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Victory Press

Even though it's made and based in Brooklyn, Victory Press is joining the charge in the much-needed but uncrowded lane of outdoors brands that look dope. The modern gear doesn't look out of place in any cosmpolitan city, but this stuff will also help you conquer mountain, ford rivers, and escape from the rat race into nature.

Native Youth

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Native Youth

Native Youth is founded on a principle that's actually quite rare: the brand makes clothes that guys want to wear. Instead of chasing trends or trying to break new ground, the Manchester-based label incorporates the eccentricities that British style is known for in rich detailing. But overall, each piece is incredibly easy to stand out on its own or mix into an already existing sense of aesthetic.

Münn

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Münn

Seouls has produced a flurry of incredibly dope brands that you need to read up on, and Münn is definitely one of them. Inspired by both the quality and wild steez of the '60s, this Seoul-based brand intends to smash the familiar while providing a level of construction and technique that anyone can get on board with.

Fair Ends

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Fair Ends

You probably know Fair Ends for its dope 5-panel caps, but the brand is expanding into full apparel that keeps up a mentality of no frills, no preciousness, and no bells and whistles. The gear looks equally at home in the streets of NYC as it does in the Rocky Mountains, and the diversity is owed to the brand's simplicity.

Archival Clothing

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Archival Clothing

This label is known for its rugged, simple bags that cater to the lugging needs of stylish dudes. But the philosophy of producing quality, complication-free pieces has translated extremely well into Archival's apparel offerings. Based in Eugene, Oregon means that the designers are battling the elements 365 days a year, so the baggage and apparel stands up to Mother Nature simply by incorporating the highest quality materials that are produced in the U.S.

Cash CA

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Cash CA

Anyone who makes a claim at the cozy boy crown is simply spewing lies. Cash CA has been killing the knit game since launching in 1999, and when Japanese designer Kazuki Kuraishi joined the team to head up the men's division in 2010. The head-to-toe look is only for the advanced experts at relaxation, but individually Cash CA delivers with unique pieces that are perfect for anything from snoozing to boozing.

Franklin Tailored

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Franklin Tailored

Franklin Tailored is a little-known brand over here in America, but we should all feel very lucky that Capsule brought them over to showcase its goods. The Japanese label deals with classic essentials that extend from outerwear to suiting to sweatshirts, all executed perfectly in a muted black, white, and grey color palette. This isn't the type of stuff that intends to stand out, but a critically trained eye will immediately recognize the quality that this brand produces.

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