Garbstore & Naval Watch Company
Originally based in Switzerland and now operating in Japan, The Naval Watch Company have a long and esteemed history. Renowned for helping to pioneer luminous dials during the 20th Century, the brand can now be found in the Yurakucho district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, a district with a global reputation for watch manufacture.
Yurakucho has long inspired Garbstore's very own Ian Paley, who has been trawling the collectors market in the Chiyoda district in search of vintage timepieces for many years now. His design follows that of many classic 1960s dress watches that he has found on the stalls of those very markets.
Available in two colourways, Nearly Midnight and Almost White, the watches reimagine timepiece heritage through Garbstore's functional yet free-spirited lens. Keep your life on time with The Life Master Watch.
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Converse First String
The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star returns with a premium update in the First String line. Retaining the silhouette’s timeless simplicity, these reconstructed Chucks introduce a higher foxing tape, a shorter toe cap, and a wider footbed for improved fit. Available in three new designs in Men's and Women's, First String is limited to just a handful of select stockists across Europe, including Couverture & The Garbstore.
TDR AW25
TDR returns for AW25 with a collection that champions genre-less British design, revisiting signature styles and introducing new silhouettes shaped by fabrics sourced across Japan, Scotland, and Canada. The focus is on winter comfort and craft, pairing functional construction with refined detailing for pieces designed to be worn every day.
Meet 5 new brands joining The Garbstore for AW25
We’re always looking to build on what we already have by adding new brands to The Garbstore roster - each with its own story to tell.
Talk Discuss Ramble: Justin the Dustbin
We sat down with chef, content creator and author Justin the Dustbin to talk cooking for friends, what inspires him creatively and what it was like writing his first book. Wearing the Type 1+ Nep Denim Jacket in Rinse and Warden Pant in Indigo from TDR, he spoke about the process behind 'Long Day? Cook This' and why for him, TDR stands for ‘Today’s Daily Ramen’.
Talk Discuss Ramble: Lil Wong Bakes
We sat down with baker Sam Wong at her home to talk cakes, bakes and everything pandan. Wearing the Noragi Shirt in Pink from TDR, she spoke about the influence of her parents in the kitchen, the pursuit of the perfect chiffon sponge, and how heritage shapes her flavour-first approach. For her, TDR stands for ‘Time Doesn’t Rest’ - a nod to the pace and patience behind every bake.
Talk Discuss Ramble: Tomas Gittins
We sat down with Manchester-based artist Tomas Gittins to talk painting, exhibition spaces and the energy that brings a show to life. Wearing the Nep Denim Jean and Type 1+ Jacket in Rinse from TDR, he spoke about working across mediums, painting faces that spark joy and making art that people can relate to. For him, TDR stands for ‘The Daily Routine’ - a reminder to set yourself goals and keep evolving.
