5TH OF APRL

We are proud to announce our partnership with Monocle.

Monocle Issue 195 · July/August 2026
Quality of Life Special
Cover 1 of 4 · Limited Edition

A landmark collaboration between 5TH OF APRL and Monocle Magazine, Issue 195 arrives as a limited-edition cover release at 5TH OF APRL.

Inside: Monocle’s annual ranking of the world’s best cities, intergenerational living, the ideal Paris apartment, and more.

More than a magazine, this partnership reflects a shared belief in craftsmanship, global perspective, and considered living.

Independence is Luxury.

SUGAR CANE 11OZ BLUE DENIM WORK COAT AGED MODEL. This 11oz selvedge denim jacket from Sugar Cane is a precise reproduction of mid-century workwear, featuring a five-button front and a versatile 3-in-1 chest pocket. The washed and distressed finish, along with paint splatters, enhances its vintage appeal. Ideal for layering, it combines style with practical functionality across seasons. Available Online.

COLTRANE IN TOKYO, 1966.
When John Coltrane arrived in Tokyo, he wasn’t just performing—he was searching. And Japan listened.
In a city balancing tradition and futurism, audiences embraced jazz as ritual. Every note mattered. Every silence carried weight. That spirit still lives on in Tokyo’s jazz cafés, listening bars, and vinyl culture—spaces built on patience, depth, and intentionality. In a world obsessed with speed, Coltrane reminds us of something different: Not everything meaningful should move fast. Some things deserve to be listened to carefully.

Sugar Cane Co. has been crafting some of the world’s finest selvedge denim in Japan since 1975. The 1947 Model is their flagship — a faithful reproduction of post-war American workwear denim, woven on vintage shuttle looms with a signature texture and fade character unique to Sugar Cane. At 14.25oz, this is denim built to last for decades, not seasons. Now Available Online.

Japanese craftsmanship with a worn-in soul.
This distressed denim bucket hat from Kapital carries the texture, fading, and imperfect details that make vintage-inspired pieces timeless. Curated for those who appreciate real character in their wardrobe.

Now available online 5TH OF APRL.

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There’s something sacred about dropping a needle on a record. The crackle before the beat. The weight of the sleeve. The artwork that speaks before the music does.

Hip hop was built from the crates — soul, jazz, funk, forgotten breaks flipped into something new. From the Bronx to Atlanta, crate digging became more than a technique. It became culture.

Across the Pacific, Japan preserved that culture with unmatched reverence. Tokyo record stores became temples for jazz, soul, and hip hop collectors. City Pop artists like Tatsuro Yamash*ta and Mariya Takeuchi blended American funk with Japanese nostalgia — creating sounds that would later inspire a new generation of producers worldwide.

Different cities. Different languages. Same groove.

Vinyl isn’t just music. It’s memory, ritual, and rediscovery.

Put the needle down.

Nostalgia Vibes.

GNX is Kendrick Lamar’s sixth studio album, released unexpectedly on November 22, 2024 under PGLang/ Interscope Records. Named after the Buick Regal model, it follows Lamar’s previous album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022), and marks his first release since leaving Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment. Now Available Online. Limited Quantities.

Keep clean with the Jason Markk Travel Kit! The kit contains travel sized versions of our essential cleaning products including a 2 oz. Deep Cleaning Solution, a Mini Delicates Cleaning Brush, a 9” x 9” Premium Microfiber Towel and three Quick Wipes. The durable ripstop nylon case features elastic mesh pockets that keep products secure and organized. Plus, the clear front window makes it a breeze to go through security lines at the airport. Now Available online.