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Deer Mesh Stole

KOHEI NISHINO Stole Accessory Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Deer Mesh

Two layers of extremely thin deerskin are brought together and made into a mesh. The mesh design makes the stole light, supple and comfortable to wear. The leather used is a sustainable material from venison producers in New Zealand. A leather stole may give the impression of being hot and heavy, however the extremely fine leather and mesh design solve this issue. Instead the leather adapts to the skin and becomes soft and supple over time. A special design features traditional gold leaf from Kanazawa, Japan's center of gold leaf production.

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Hitoe Fold Aria Wallet

Hirotaka Sato Wallet Accessory Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Hitoe Fold Aria

Hitoe Fold Aria is a thin leather wallet designed for going out without a bag. A single layer structure keeps cards and coins from overlapping, so only four or five layers of leather meet. The wallet is about 9 mm thick and weighs about 33 grams when holding five bills and five cards. A triangular hook holds the stored cards and prevents them from falling out. Bills are inserted without folding, and a shallow coin pocket allows coins to be found quickly. Italian vegetable-tanned leather is used, and production takes place in Tokyo.

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Shapes of Light Decorative Scarf

Nancy Zhang Decorative Scarf Accessory Monday, 7 September 2026

Shapes of Light

Shapes of Light is a series of woven cashmere scarves. The series includes three designs inspired by natural and urban scenes: the sunrise on the sea, building lights in the city at night, and soft moonlight in the evening. Illustration concepts were translated into geometric and minimal woven patterns to suit the requirements of weaving. Each scarf is dyed and woven in a Scottish mill, and the surface is raised with traditional hand-worked teasels for a soft finish. The aim is to turn a daily accessory into a wearable art piece.

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BLunch Lunchbag

Valeria Zerbo Lunchbag Accessory Sunday, 6 September 2026

BLunch

BLunch is an insulated lunch bag designed for women with long working days. Two compartments keep food and personal essentials apart. A spacious insulated section with a central zip holds lunch or snacks, while a slim section with a top zip holds everyday items. A waterproof lining prevents leaks, and stitching across the fabric conceals the internal insulating textile. An external slip pocket is also provided. The bag is handcrafted in Italy from full grain leather and Italian woven fabric, chosen for texture and durability.

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Tokyo Clutch Bag

von rauten Clutch Bag Accessory Saturday, 5 September 2026

Tokyo

Tokyo is a clutch bag made of high quality cow nappa leather with a mineral tanning. The surface carries a three-dimensional diamond structure that is hand embossed, bag by bag, with single forms instead of industrial machinery. The embossing method leaves the leather free of stitching, soft and flexible, while the relief pattern stays permanent. Hidden magnets at the sides gently shape the zipper for a clean finish. The zipper is hand cast in metal and black chromed. The clutch bag measures 22 by 7 by 11 centimeters.

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Luminare Women's Evening Handbag

Evan Neumann Women's Evening Handbag Accessory Friday, 4 September 2026

Luminare

Luminare is an evening handbag for women. The leather body is handmade in Italy, while the electronics are designed and assembled in San Francisco. The front panel holds a thin light box that makes interchangeable artwork glow softly from within. A single button on the back controls power and dimming, and a magnetic port allows recharging. The internal rechargeable battery lasts up to twelve hours and can also charge a mobile phone. The design joins art, fashion and electronics in one unified object.

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