Spring is a season of new encounters, and a time when we often feel like refreshing our belongings, but it's important to cherish our "personal staples." In this edition of "#IsetanMensFavoriteItems," we feature Toru Sato, Sales Manager of Men's Shoes, Bags & Luggage. He introduces his masterpieces that he has been using for a long time since he first acquired them!

I'm interested in the brand's historical background and the craftsmanship of its creators.

Sato's hobbies include "traveling with family and growing caudex plants at home." While he often wears suits and other jacket styles at work, he prefers American casual styles such as denim in his free time. In both cases, he is interested in the historical background of brands and the attention to detail of the creators, and tends to choose items that "can be cherished for a long time and that he can nurture as he wears them."

GLOBE-TROTTER suitcases that look great in photos

When I first joined the company, the floor I was in charge of sold GLOBE-TROTTER suitcases. One day, a customer brought in a well-used suitcase for repair, and it looked so cool that it inspired me to buy one. It was quite expensive for me at the time, but I managed to work hard and purchase it.

It's on the larger side, and I only use it on long-haul flights, so it doesn't get much use, but I have fond memories of traveling with it to places like New York, Paris, and Cancun (Mexico).
The excitement of the trip builds up, and we take photos together in nice hotel lobbies and airports, and they look great in photos because they're so stylish.
The vibrant colors make it stand out when I pick up my luggage at the airport, which I really like because it makes it easy to find.

JM WESTON loafers have developed a nice navy color.

I bought these shoes when I transferred to the men's shoe department in 2011, and I've been wearing them for about 14 years now. Back then, there was a custom of choosing a tight size of J.M.W.E.S. shoes and breaking them in gradually, so I remember breaking them in little by little in the store, feeling quite nervous at first.
I've managed to find a fit that suits me now, so I feel like my efforts were worthwhile, but I don't think I'll choose a tight size next time (laughs).
The original color was a slightly grayish blue, and personally, I preferred it to be a bit darker, so I used black cream during maintenance to gradually change the color, and I think I was able to cultivate it into just the right shade of navy.

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