2. Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building The bag specialist gives it his seal of approval! Pelle Morbida is highly recommended for work bags.

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Hayashibara : Actually, the bag I brought with me today is a tote bag that can be used for both work and private occasions. Are you familiar with the brand PELLE MORBIDA ?
I'm sorry, Sakamoto , but I've never heard of that before...
Hayashibara is a bag brand whose name means "soft leather" in Italian. While they also have women's bags, their men's bags are perhaps more well-known.
I know Okazaki ; he's famous, isn't he? I've seen him in magazines and stuff.
Hayashibara: This tote bag is from a series called "ST," a simple tote bag that is released every year, and this is the 8th edition. With simplicity, quality, and functionality as the keywords, it is made of leather with a shrink-like embossed finish and a water-repellent treatment, giving it a soft feel that can be carried by both men and women.

The design, with its understated Kanayama logo, is sophisticated and appealing.
The Hayashibara bag features a zippered pocket and other convenient pockets for storing small items. The front also has a pocket for items you want to access quickly, such as your smartphone.
I'm worried that my Fujimoto Leather bag will get stained if it rains, so I always check the weather forecast on the days I plan to take it out.
Kanayama leather products seem to be easily damaged when they get wet. That's true for leather jackets and leather shoes, right?
Hayashibara : Actually, for this series, we're using leather that's been treated to repel water. We've used that kind of leather before, but those times we focused more on the high-quality look than the functionality. This time, we're prioritizing functionality, so it's also resistant to rain.



Since I often carry around Fujimoto's documents, I think it would be better to have a bag with a zipper so that people can't peek inside when I'm on public transport.
Hayashibara : Actually, some customers have requested that the bag not have zippers. They say it's a hassle to put things in and take them out every time.
Kanayama: I completely understand how you feel. There might be differences between men and women, but it's quite a hassle to open a zipper every time. It's much better to just toss your belongings and documents in and be able to quickly take them out when you need them.
Since it has an Okazaki magnetic snap closure, I think it's hard to see what's inside. I think the brand probably thought that through too (laughs).


Many items in the Hayashibara Pelle Morbida collection typically cost over 50,000 yen. However, this tote bag is priced at just under 40,000 yen, at 39,000 yen (excluding tax), partly because it omits the zipper. It's the result of the company's efforts to balance ease of use and price.
Okazaki: It easily fits A4 documents and even a laptop. Personally, I think it's just the right size.
Fujimoto : Oh, I see. I can protect myself with a "bag-in-bag" or a document case. That's why there's a clutch bag in the same series.



Do you carry a clutch bag with you, Mina Hayashibara?
Okazaki: I do carry one. I usually use a backpack when I'm at work, but when I go out for personal reasons, I only carry my essentials in a clutch bag.
Kanayama: I also usually use a clutch bag for personal use, as I only carry my smartphone, wallet, and keys. I'd never thought of using a clutch as a bag-in-bag before, but that's a great idea.

Sakamoto: In terms of size, clutch bags are convenient, but I think it would be nice if they came with a shoulder strap. I think a clutch with a gold chain would be cute.
Fujimoto , you probably carry a clutch bag for parties or something like that. But, our company holds editorial meetings in the office in the building next door, and a slim clutch bag like this would be convenient for carrying a business card holder, notebook, tablet, and smartphone.


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