What kind of individuality did stylist Katsuyuki Honjo find in Samsonite Red?

manorI used to like tote bags and used to use them a lot, but I rarely use them these days. I use them as tool bags, but I don't carry them around town anymore. For shopping, I only need a shopping bag. For work, on the other hand, I mainly use a large-capacity 3-way bag.

manorThat's right. When you do a job like ours, the amount of luggage changes a lot during the course of a day. We may have a lot of leased items in the car that we have to take out to return them, and when we are done with that, our luggage is empty all at once. I think that's why I've come to use something that can handle a relatively wide variety of situations.

manorNot so much now, I guess. Practicality is still my priority. I used to carry a messenger on my back, but I don't ride a bicycle much these days, so I don't use it anymore.

manorYes, that's right. I felt that the tradition and prestige of the Samsonite brand, which was born from a long-established company, has been passed down to the next generation. The fabrics and sewing are solid and well-made, and the bags are heavy in a good sense. But when you actually look at them with styling in mind, they are quite modern. It had a sense of security similar to Samsonite suitcases, but it's not a classic, it's a more modern shape.

manorOn a personal note, I usually dress casually, so I always have a hard time when I go to a fancy place. So for this project, I focused on a versatile style that can be worn to such places. It could go to a small hotel, and it would not look out of place with us when we are working. Samsonite Red has a solid brand history and is well made and designed, so I thought it would be suitable for places we wouldn't normally go.

manorIf you think about the bag as the main object and work backwards to see how the bag will be used and what kind of job the person will have, you will naturally get a picture of the person. For example, the Nomad Carry 2 body bag might be a guy who wears rough shorts but is a bit serious, while the Bias Jack 2 clutch bag might look ordinary but is actually a man who is particular about what he wears. I'm a guy who looks normal but is actually particular about what he wears. I myself have recently been going to more and more meetings with just a PC case, and since the bag is so modern, I thought it would be just right to be as smart as that.

manorIndeed. But the more I thought about the bag first, the easier it was to envision the purpose. To be honest, my own ideal is to be empty-handed, and I often look for a bag only when I need one. I often look for a bag when I need one because I'm going to a certain place. The reason I often use a 3-way model now is because I am a stylist, and the places I go and the things I do every day are different, so whether or not it is convenient as a tool is ultimately very important. So, on the other hand, even if you always casually use the same bag, if you look back at your lifestyle, you will naturally find the best bag for you, and I think you will feel more fresh and new in your clothes.