Tokyo Weekender - November 2017

[ END-OF-YEAR SPECIAL PROMOTION ]
CA4LA
CA4LA is the kind of shop that feels like
your own closet – their aim is to create
just that. While the brand offers original,
made-in-Japan items, it also stocks
specially selected brands from around
the world. The GINZA SIX branch even
boasts an atelier inside the store, which
allows customers to create their own
custom hats, with a selection of vintage
accessories from the likes of Paris and
London. For Christmas, CA4LA has
launched a silk hat with a falcon motif
(¥50,000), inspired by the works of
Japanese traditional artist and painter
Doujin Tenryu. Customers are invited
to customize it, and we think it makes
a unique present for your favorite
fashionista.
TOP 4
SOUVENIR BUYS
D-BROS
There's no chance of these pretty flower
vases (¥1,000-¥1,800 per set) breaking as,
believe it or not, they're made from plastic.
Easy to store and transport, the vases "come
to life" when you pour water into them.
CONVERSE TOKYO
Pretty much everyone at some
point in their lives has owned a
pair of Converse shoes: they’re
practical, popular, and never go
out of style. The brand with the
recognizable star logo has been
around for over a century, and
is still thriving today. For the upcoming
holidays, Converse Tokyo
has released a bucket-shaped bag
(¥13,000) – FYI, the must-have bag
style this season. It comes in black
and features a playful fringe that
sways as you sashay, shiny studs,
and the signature star logo. You can
safely fit all your daily belongings
in there as it closes with a drawstring,
and you can wear it as a
shoulder bag or as a handbag.
CIBONE CASE
A plate so gorgeous it'll fit into any home
décor: this modern craft work by Dutch
designer Hella Jongerius reinterprets
traditional Japanese crafting skills.
¥135,000, various designs available.
DISCORD YOHJI
YAMAMOTO
Note: all listed prices are excluding tax.
Discord Yohji Yamamoto at GINZA
SIX is the first store in the world to
offer the brand's full collection, and
stands as its flagship shop. The focus
of this collection is luxury accessories
such as high-quality bags and scarves
featuring unique prints. Coveted
items include the Geta sandals,
inspired by traditional footwear worn
by geisha, and the teardrop-shaped
Y-Backpack (¥108,000). For Christmas,
this last item takes a festive twist as
it will come in silver leather, and in a
one-shoulder strap style (¥85,000) version.
If you’re looking for something
in a mini version, go for the “Y-Pouch”
(¥36,000), a small pouch-shaped bag
that's a new addition to the series.
TOWEL THINK LAB
Give your face an extra bit of luxury with
this supima cotton bath towel (¥10,000) –
the ripple pattern potrays the picturesque
scene of Seto Inland Sea, and is inspired
by the calm seashore of Setouchi region.
JOTARO SAITO
Jotaro Saito has modernized the traditional
kimono, taking it to the runways. Pick up
their seasonal Nishijin silk scarf (¥158,500),
printed with a motif of birch trees in
wintertime.