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〈User interview〉ー Jacquard Works / "Square shoulder bag M"

〈User interview〉ー Jacquard Works / "Square shou...

At the beginning of March, blessed with the gentle warmth of early spring, we visited the SUSAI factory in Kiryu, Gunma—a town known for its rich textile heritage. This year,...

〈User interview〉ー Jacquard Works / "Square shou...

At the beginning of March, blessed with the gentle warmth of early spring, we visited the SUSAI factory in Kiryu, Gunma—a town known for its rich textile heritage. This year,...

Exploring Asakusa with Goat Mesh

Exploring Asakusa with Goat Mesh

Exploring Asakusa with Goat Mesh Only one stop from REN’s home in Kuramae, Asakusa is a lively, tourist-filled area where every scene looks like a postcard. Of course, there’s the...

Exploring Asakusa with Goat Mesh

Exploring Asakusa with Goat Mesh Only one stop from REN’s home in Kuramae, Asakusa is a lively, tourist-filled area where every scene looks like a postcard. Of course, there’s the...

〈interview〉STUDIO.ZOK - Genya Takigami

〈interview〉STUDIO.ZOK - Genya Takigami

Discovering the Charm of Ceramics After Taking a Step Back Aichi Prefecture is often associated with a vibrant pottery culture, highlighted by Tokoname and Seto ceramics. Mr. Takigami, born and...

〈interview〉STUDIO.ZOK - Genya Takigami

Discovering the Charm of Ceramics After Taking a Step Back Aichi Prefecture is often associated with a vibrant pottery culture, highlighted by Tokoname and Seto ceramics. Mr. Takigami, born and...

〈User interview〉ー STUDIO.ZOK / "Patch pocket wallet"

〈User interview〉ー STUDIO.ZOK / "Patch pocket wa...

In early November, as the lingering heat of late summer finally subsided, I visited the studio of Mr. Genya Takigami from STUDIO.ZOK. While warming my hands with a hot drink,...

〈User interview〉ー STUDIO.ZOK / "Patch pocket wa...

In early November, as the lingering heat of late summer finally subsided, I visited the studio of Mr. Genya Takigami from STUDIO.ZOK. While warming my hands with a hot drink,...

Featured Picks: The Charm of Mini Wallets

Featured Picks: The Charm of Mini Wallets

  Among REN's wallets, the "Mini Wallet" is the smallest. This compact tri-fold design fits in the palm of your hand, yet it is surprisingly spacious in terms of storage...

Featured Picks: The Charm of Mini Wallets

  Among REN's wallets, the "Mini Wallet" is the smallest. This compact tri-fold design fits in the palm of your hand, yet it is surprisingly spacious in terms of storage...

The Story Behind REN Making BARE in Bali. - part2

The Story Behind REN Making BARE in Bali. - part2

  It is indeed clear that a bag is an object, not a person. However, I still felt a sense of frustration, as I realized that the "charm of the...

The Story Behind REN Making BARE in Bali. - part2

  It is indeed clear that a bag is an object, not a person. However, I still felt a sense of frustration, as I realized that the "charm of the...