Whenever someone asks me, "What are your favorite colors?", I always answer, "Blue and red." The deep blue of a clear blue sky, the bottomless ocean, the endlessly profound blue. And the red of ripe fruit, chili peppers, or even a sunset or a burning flame.

As I travel around the world and recall the things that have moved me in each place I've visited, "blue" and "red" have always been there. So just seeing or thinking about these colors makes my heart race with the anticipation of the unknown emotions I might encounter in the future.

LEICA T “CHALIE VICE” Special Selection
313,200 yen (tax included, limited to 20 sets)

Package Contents: ■ "LEICA T" camera body (lens sold separately)
■YUHAKU Leather Furoshiki (Lining: Edo Komon Hirose)
■Photographer Ryoma Kashiwagi's work (postcard size)

I'm thrilled once again to hear that my favorite Leica is releasing a signature model, the "LEICA T “CHALIE VICE”." Just like gazing into a trench in the crystal-clear waters of the South Pacific, I was left breathless by the deep indigo color adorning the sophisticated, machined aluminum body of the LEICA T.


I decided to take this new camera, which somewhat resembles a miraculous crystal of lapis lazuli, on my trip right away. When packing things for a trip, a furoshiki (wrapping cloth) is the best option. It's just a simple square piece of cloth, yet its patterns are endlessly diverse, and the way you wrap things with it offers countless ways to enjoy it. If I were to have a furoshiki made to carry my Leica T, what kind would be best?


I consulted with my friend YUHAKU about the possibility of creating a "leather furoshiki (wrapping cloth)." I wanted to use overkip leather, which gains character with use, thinned down to the absolute minimum, as the fabric. YUHAKU more than fulfilled my wish. On the other side, he sewed on a fabric dyed with traditional Edo komon patterns. We have prepared a "LEICA T “CHALIE VICE” Special Selection" that combines an indigo LEICA T with this leather furoshiki, so if you want to enjoy life to the fullest, why not give it a try? I'm sure you'll be satisfied. There are only 20 sets available, so you might want to hurry.


Both the leather and fabric sides are extremely soft, so sewing them without distortion required very careful work. The skill and sense of the Japanese artisans are truly amazing. The finishing touches on the edges are particularly exquisite. Holding it in my hands, I gazed at it intently, and enjoyed its feel, completely losing track of time.


As I mentioned earlier, there are countless ways to wrap things with a furoshiki (wrapping cloth). Just thinking about different wrapping methods is fun, so if you happen to meet me somewhere on your travels, please teach me your own wrapping style. In return, I'd love to show you my own special wrapping technique. Let's enjoy the photos I've taken up to that point together—Chalie Vice


Charlie Vice is a gentleman who is always traveling somewhere in the world and knows all about how to enjoy life. CHALIE VICE is a brand that shares things and experiences that enrich life, created by Charlie and his friends.

The "LEICA T “CHALIE VICE” Special Selection" set includes a postcard-sized artwork by photographer Ryoma Kashiwagi, a friend of Charlie Weiss, and the right to participate in a model photoshoot with Mr. Kashiwagi scheduled for May 21st.

Related Article : [Interview] Photographer Ryoma Kashiwagi (Part 1) | Seven beautiful and ephemeral "Salomé" photographs taken with a "Leica T"
• [Interview] Photographer Ryoma Kashiwagi (Part 2) | Photographic expression is about mobilizing all of yourself at this moment to decide on the composition

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