Celebrating the 40th anniversary of 2019 and changing generations.
Formed "Change! Don't be afraid."
All the second generation staff
Six months ago, I swore to make a change year.
The meaning of starting now.
A future that looks as an own name brand.
We interviewed the tailor, Masahiko Kusagaya.
──BROOKLYN MUSEUM and MASA KUSAGAYA.
He is a representative, a craftsman, and a tailor.
How did you reach the owned name brand?
"In fact, it was in my mind eight years ago when I was the title of the representative.
However, not only Brooklyn Museum, but also management, cultivation of craftsmen, developed leather, and further enhancing your own skills.
I thought it was still difficult while I was desperate to stabilize these. "
The best members are available.
"Last year (2019), when the generations were completely replaced, I felt ready to take a step. I feel that it is inevitable to start at this time.
Now, staff, craftsmen, and tanners support Brooklyn Museum. I can really respect all people. Leave it. That's why I started moving to start a brand that I myself became a crown. "
─ What kind of concept brand is it?
"Initially, I didn't think about the concept very deeply, but to say
This brand does not make a must -have type that is essential for leather brands, but will take a “allowable” method to cut all with a kitchen knife. This is because it is possible to finish the items that you feel "good" with the highest quality leather at that time.
Finishing without making a mold will reduce the degree of perfection if even a little blurred. It is also a challenge to yourself, who does not allow a little blur. "
A product that feels the moment.
"When imagining a BROOKLYN MUSEUM item, I am conscious of such a simple and orthodox item to give sweetness with color spices, finish it dry, and express the taste.
For MASA, I want to value more instantaneousness.
The schedule does not dare to stand up, and expresses the emotions that have sprung up sometimes. Fresh vegetables and fresh fish. Depending on the day, the best condition is determined and seasoned. Some kinds of dishes have an art -like side, but the tailoring leather may be similar to that. What a fear of being awe, but I also imagine such a future. "
──Is the leather a different variation?
"Now, the progress is the main selection of leather that was not handled by Brooklyn Museum.
This time, we picked up Radika's prestigious Italian Tanner Iltian, which is known to those who know it.
The touch of paint hanging on the sea of clouds is dyed one by one by one. The quality of leather is the highest class, as well as the quality of dyeing.
The texture of the calf and the glass -like luster.
Not only leather lovers, but also a texture that everyone falls in love. "
Timeless, and borderless.
"There is another main leather. Aizen dyed crocodile.
This is a leather that has been loved for many years on Brooklyn Museum.
It is a crystal of the world -class technology that Japanese craftsmans have been finished with great care.
A link between the new start and the history so far.
Links of artistic technologies across borders.
It doesn't matter the years or countries for great things.
I would like to express that in Masa Kusagaya. "
