I want to share the excellence of Made in Japan products with the world.

Inami, the buyer in charge, says, "Sakai is more of a creative director than a designer, as he is skilled at editing the overall product design, material development, and finding the right balance to match current trends. His dedication to brass fittings is also a testament to his passion for craftsmanship."

In the case of Inami men's business bags, I think it's very difficult to strike a balance between the functionality, purpose, and size that customers want, but Tof & Loadstone has properly incorporated that into their designs, and I think the overall balance, including the price, is excellent.

Sakai: Thank you. With the diversification of work styles and the casualization of work attire, business people today have a wide variety of ways of choosing and using bags. While staying within the category of business bags, I would like to try incorporating "gimmick functions," such as the multi-functional pencil cases I used as a child.

As Inami explained, "Double Bit" offers briefs and totes, but there were many requests for a lid on the tote bags, and it's typical of Sakai to incorporate a hidden magnet there.

Sakai: Realistically, these are bags that ordinary businessmen use, so as a way to add a playful touch or express individuality, Tof & Loadstone not only focuses on the leather materials and stitching, but also wants people to pay attention to the brass hardware attached to the bags. They are small parts, but as you use them, the moderate weight of them will turn into affection, and you will begin to feel the texture with your skin.
This brand, which designs original brass castings and handles every step of the process, right down to the final polishing, is extremely rare in the world. We want to share the superb skills and craftsmanship of "Made in Japan" with the world.

Bags are practical items, but they absolutely need to have a certain "sex appeal."

Inami: Indeed, the substantial feel and luster unique to brass have a certain allure that other metal fittings and metals lack.

Sakai: If we were to replace the brass hardware on our bags with other off-the-shelf hardware, the overall look would feel very ordinary. Bags are practical items that people use, and while women's bags can be "cute," objects absolutely need to have a certain allure. We aim to create products that possess that allure.

April marks the start of the new fiscal year, and it's a time when many people buy new bags. I hope you find a bag that suits your new lifestyle.




*All prices include tax.

Photo: TAKU FUJII

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