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BACK TO BAG vol.3Ten things about bags that make us think about the times.
MONTHLY JOURNAL OCT.2020

BACK TO BAG vol.3
Ten things about the bag that make you think about the times.

Everyone must have at least one bag to carry their personal and professional belongings. However, the weight placed on functionality, design, size, and other factors is changing depending on one's lifestyle and the times. In this issue, we focus on 10 topics related to bags that are worth paying attention to. The word "bag" covers a wide variety of items. Through the bag as an object, we may be able to see the lifestyle of the present and the future.

  • Photo_Yuji Sato
  • Styling_Atsuo Izumi
  • Text_Shogo Komatsu
  • Edit_Shuhei Wakiyama

TOPICS 4 A collection of unique models, the 2020 Fall/Winter collaboration bag.

There must be many fashionable people who are looking for a bag with a different design from the others, aiming for a style that is one rank above the rest. If so, you can't go wrong with an exclusive collaboration bag that combines the quality that fashion brands alone can't offer with creations that bag brands can't. The two brands' resonating personalities ooze out, and they are always on the move. The two brands' individuality oozes out of each other and sublimates the usual outfits into something unique. We have gathered together the hottest items from the many releases this season. If you have any doubts at all, you should definitely buy these gems that are sure to sell out.

Left: [Raf Simons x Eastpak] Backpack [W33.9×H44.5×D16.3cm]¥54,000+TAX
Right: Shoulder bag [W23.7×H16×D5cm]¥28,000+TAX (both International Gallery BEAMS 03-3470-3948)

Each season, "RAF SIMONS" and "EASTPAK" have teamed up to create a crossover that has become a hot topic each time. This season, the design focuses on youth culture, which is a source of inspiration for Raf Simons' designs. The slogan patch and the chain on the zipper handle show respect for punk. The main compartment of the backpack is equipped with a PC sleeve and offers ample storage space.

Porter x SSZ〉Backpack [W47.5×H43.4×D19.4cm]¥28,000+TAX(beams Harajuku 03-3470-3947)

SSZ, which has been the talk of the town for its eccentric design collaborations, has joined forces with Porter, a company that prides itself on its reliable technology. As you can see, the design is quite innovative! The front shoulder belt is also placed on the front, creating an unprecedented "double-sided" backpack. The dual-purpose design allows you to choose between navy and burgundy, depending on your mood, which is a great value for money. This innovative idea was inspired by a tripod at an athletic event.

〈Fouwat x O〉Bag [W34×H24×D10.5cm ]¥11,000+TAX (O Daikanyama 3 store 03-6455-2023)

Have you ever used a shopping bag from your favorite store as a bag? The "paper bag model," a classic from , reminds us of that feeling. This is a special order color for the select store "O" in Daikanyama, and the brown color is now available in black. The body is made of cotton canvas, which has been treated with a paraffin wax-soaked finish to make it water-repellent. Chalk marks will appear as the bag is used, allowing it to age well.

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