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Kapital | Kvatek’s Corpus

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Many of you are familiar with the Kapital clothing brand, some may even be well-versed in the anthology of catalogs they have done over the years. I asked Kvatek if […]

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Kapital, Photography, Travel
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Kagoshima, Japan | Kura “Green”

April 21, 2013by bandannaalmanac 1 Comment

The old name for this area is Satsuma. Kagoshima is a large prefecture with rugged verdant mountains. We recently paid a visit to our family’s property at the edge of […]

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Folk Craft, Japan, Kagoshima, Photography, Travel, Vintage
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Okinawa, Japan | Part 3: Colors and Nature of Naha

April 10, 2013by bandannaalmanac Leave a comment

The natural rustic charm, unintentional refinement: these are what give Okinawa its unique aesthetic. In part 1 and part 2 of this series I wanted to share the unique elements […]

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Japan, Photography, Travel
Kapital Diamonds in the Rough

Kapital | Summer 2013 – Diamonds in the Rough

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Summer for Kapital is a hazy Aloha-spirited trip around Ohau. From verdant coastline and palm tree-lined streets to, a military airport and a temple garden. There is also a surprise […]

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Fashion, Indigo, Japan, Kapital, Made in Japan, Photography, Travel
Muffler Journey

Kapital | Muffler Journey – Travelogue with Kapital Scarves 2012

October 30, 2012by bandannaalmanac Leave a comment

Kapital gets a lot of their influence from outside of Japan. The people they meet when they shoot the books, and their fans and followers also influence their products and […]

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Design, Japan, Kapital, Photography, Travel
Rustic beauty

Okayama | 三村珈琲

August 30, 2012by bandannaalmanac 4 Comments

I imagine I am a 1920′s writer. Walking down an ancient highway, seeing the occasional motorized vehicle pass me on the road. It is sweltering summer out – mid August, […]

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Japan, Okayama, Photography
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Kapital | Autumn Winter 2012 “Kapital City”

August 1, 2012by bandannaalmanac Leave a comment

The Kapital autumn and winter book has arrived for 2012. This 32nd installment was shot in Vienna and Budapest by Eric Kvatek. The moods are tranquil and rustic. . The […]

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Denim, Fashion, Japan, Kapital, Photography
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Updated Kvatek Homepage

April 5, 2012by bandannaalmanac Leave a comment

Eric Kvatek very recently just updated his website with hundreds of new photos. Please have a look for yourself.

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Photography
6 Years of Kapital and Kvatek

6 Years of Kapital and Kvatek

March 3, 2012by bandannaalmanac Leave a comment

Eric Kvatek reminisces over his favorite places over 6 years of shooting Kapital catalogs. This insightful post details the tales and sagas of one ingenious photographers’ trials and tribulations while shooting […]

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Kapital, Photography
Osaka | Guitar Shop, Random Buildings and Interiors

Osaka | Guitar Shop, Random Buildings and Interiors

February 16, 2012by bandannaalmanac Leave a comment
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Japan, Osaka, Photography
Kapital Spring 2012 | Surf Cowboys

Kapital Spring 2012 | Surf Cowboys

November 26, 2011by bandannaalmanac 3 Comments

Surf Cowboys celebrates the 30th catalog for the company and 10 years of Hirata Vs. Kvatek. The visionary pair have been working together for a long while and I congratulate […]

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Kapital, Photography, Travel
Interview: Eric Kvatek

Interview | Eric Kvatek

September 14, 2010by bandannaalmanac 1 Comment

 I sat down with Eric Kvatek and talked about his work, life, and experience at Kapital.   BA: What do you do exactly? Eric: I am a photographer. I set out […]

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