The temptation with the brand Kapital is to spotlight the most freaky-ass pieces. The curious and downright haunting stuff; weird bipartisan love-ins between hand-wrought denim and acute schizophrenia. Yet arguably you’ll uncover the best the brand has to offer in the more restrained garments. Frequent wear, pleasing antiquing and a relationship that eclipses the whims of fashion. This, I think, is such a piece.
It’s in indigo dyed linen which has been weathered, giving a cloudy, variegated finish. Not enough to look worn out, just a pleasing sense of character and depth. The baggy shape is complimented by a couple of pockets and a leathery, beaded zip-pull. And then there are the Thunderbirds.
Found throughout Native American Indian cultures, the Thunderbird is a mythical creature. A Navajo legend tells of a large eagle-like bird that once lifted a warrior up onto a Winged Rock. That’s all I could be bothered to research. But, let’s be honest, for all my talk of more ‘restrained’ Kapital, it wouldn’t be Kapital without something a bit bonk-bonk plastered all over it.
Assuming timelessness is even achievable within the hair-trigger flip-flopping of the style landscape, I maintain this is as close as you’re going to get. I can imagine wearing this in ten years time and still fielding inquisitions as to its heritage. Unusual, but wearable. Ultimately what any visitors to this site are looking for.
Denim souvenir kinda thing – nice.
More info on the silky gear if you fancy it, including the grandaddies of it:..
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