NH X COMPASS . VELOCITY COMPASS® / NEIGHBORHOOD®

Sep 29, 2023

FASHION

Sep 29, 2023

FASHION

COMPASS® proudly comes together with the revered Japanese brand NEIGHBORHOOD for the exclusive release of their limited-edition sneaker collaboration, The NH X COMPASS . VELOCITY.

Established in 1998 by Kahar Gunawan in Bandung, Indonesia, COMPASS® has carried a strong legacy of shoemaking craft that directs its focus on local artistry and quality. Following the brand’s rebranding in 2018 with Aji Handoko Purbo at the helm as creative director, the brand has seen a streak of successful collaborations with both local and international brands, including Japanese brand Fxxking Rabbits and psychedelic music project Tame Impala.

NEIGHBORHOOD®, on the other hand, is a trailblazer in Japanese streetwear. Founded by Shinsuke Takizawa in 1994, the brand has grown out of its first brick-and-mortar store in the back streets of Harajuku to receiving international acclaim, as it continues to roll out coveted fashion pieces heavily influenced by Japanese subcultures, tagged with edgy designs and a distinctly irreverent spirit.

This exciting collaboration between COMPASS® and NEIGHBORHOOD® marks a significant milestone for the Indonesian brand as it extends its reach into the Ura Harajuku circle. Synonymous with the youth and streetwear movement in Tokyo that’s known for bringing together Japanese subcultures and Western influences in the ‘90s, they played a huge role in shaping the identity of Japanese streetwear and putting its stamp on a global map.

COMPASS® & NEIGHBORHOOD®

A coalescence of the two brands’ taglines, COMPASS’ “It’s not a shoe, it’s a movement” and NEIGHBORHOOD’s “Craft with Pride” is reflected through the minimalist yet bold design. Translating both brands’ characteristically urban sensibilities and penchant for quality craftsmanship, the silhouette builds on COMPASS’ signature Velocity with a design that channels the fluidity of movement and lines.

With premium nylon and suede leather as the primary material, the sneaker boasts features like a hairy suede upper, 3M reflective logo patch on the side and a lining of goat skin leather for increased comfort and seamless movement. Details also include a debossed logo on the toecap and action leather heel.

Drawing inspiration from the gradient of shadows, the release arrives in a “Shadow Pack” of three colorways. The Black and Grey will be available online on our www.sepatucompass.com for purchases made in Indonesia and at NEIGHBORHOOD’s flagship store in Harajuku, Tokyo as well as www.neighborhood.jp for worldwide shipping from 30 September 2023.