Model Maimi Okuwa came to visit us.
From Maimi-san,
"I've been wondering for a while, but what's the difference between leather that ages better the more you use it and leather that doesn't?"
I have a question.
When I told them that it was important to ``how to make the materials'' and ``where to put your hand in making them,'' they listened with great interest, and I was able to get a glimpse of Maimi's sincere personality.
Enjoy the feel of all kinds of leather,
“This leather is this shiny!”
“This is my first experience of aging in such a smooth way!”
The voices of surprise were impressive.
While talking about Brooklyn Museum's thoughts on manufacturing, the square shoulder bag came to mind when Maimi said, ``I want this!''
“This square shoulder design was born from my real voice as a working mom who directs women's clothing.”
When we talked about it, we both had the same mother, and it turned out to be a common story.
We are busy with work and housework every day.
Even on rainy days or typhoon days, moms never have a day off.
Dirt and moisture are considered the ``enemies of leather bags.'' Small children often have dirty hands, and even if it's raining, they don't have the luxury of holding an umbrella.
In addition to having a material that doesn't easily stain even when wet, it was also essential that it would be clean if it got dirty by wiping it off.
And there is another thing that I cherish.
This means that not only the interior but also the inside of the pockets are made of leather, and six colors of leather are made exclusively for the inside.
``When I'm busy, I sometimes find myself running out of steam. But I can't wait for my busy life. At times like this, when I suddenly open my bag on the way to work, or when I open my wallet when I go shopping, I feel soothed by the sights that only I can see. By having these little ``accumulations of excitement,'' I try to be able to be kind to my children and my husband.
Maimi: ``I have times like that too.When I'm tired, I can't be kind to my family.''I think, ``I don't have the time right now.'' However, by feeling better, you can feel at ease.For women, bags and wallets are always with them, and they are ``familiar things.''
``As you said, it's a familiar presence.It's similar to the feeling of becoming a family member...If you are too careful with how you handle it, and as a result, it becomes less useful, its functionality will not be clear.You can become a familiar presence.'' Everything from the material selection to the design was designed with such functionality in mind.In other words, the leather on the inside doesn't stain easily even if it gets wet.If you're worried about stains, you won't be able to go near your child.
Maimi: "When your child is small, that's important! And I'm a little surprised that you've put so much thought into functionality. Is this a set of two straps for this bag? Does that mean you thought about functionality?"
"That's right. When I want to look fashionable for lunch with my female friends or an occasional date with my husband, I choose a wide shoulder bag. I choose a basic type slim shoulder bag so that I can be active in business situations, entrance ceremonies, and school events. As a mother and a woman, I believe that I need a bag that has a high level of skill that I can use to the fullest. As I get older, I think that I only need what I need."
Maimi nods, her eyes sparkling.
The conversation heats up, even going so far as to discuss parenting and husbands!
We talked about how we would like to continue to create an environment where people like us who are raising children can use leather products, repair some parts, and create things that we can pass on to our children, and where we can pass on a ``culture of valuing good things'' through things.
"I understand that feeling."
Maimi's eyes were very clear when she said that.
From parent to child.
Something that can be talked about forever.
We are grateful for the wonderful encounter, with the guests saying, ``I felt refreshed and had an elegant feeling as if I were visiting an art museum!''
