New inspirations born from fragrance.

Kumagaya:Unlike acetate, which can be laser cut, celluloid frames, which are difficult to process, are handmade by craftsmen who take time and effort to make them. One advantage of celluloid is its firmness, Since there is no need to put a core in the temples, light and soft spectacles can be made. Therefore, they fit well on the face and are not fatiguing to wear.

Kumagaya:Originally, celluloid is derived from cotton, which gives it a nice, deep color. . For example, black is like lacquer, the more you polish it, the deeper the color gets.

Kumagaya:. I like classic designs, so I can't and don't want to do anything too eccentric. As for my consciousness, I think the fashion aspect, such as the ease of matching with clothes, is the 50%, and the rest 50% is the practical aspect. I don't know where it comes from, I want to make something good. . That's why we don't put a conspicuous brand logo on them.

Kumagaya:I consulted with an architect I know, but I only had one theme to throw out: how to bring in light, which is important for eyeglasses. The reddish-brown color is plastered with red clay from Gunma Prefecture. . I used a lot of curves in the motif of the glasses, and used Japanese paper for the paper used inside the shelves, and I added Japanese elements in a modest way.

Kumagaya:I was attracted to the concept of expressing "the unique scent that accompanies the first rain after a long period of sunshine. Actually, Kearney also produces an original fragrance. It is not a perfume, but an incense type, and its scent has something to do with rain. When I first visited Fukui Prefecture, where the craftspeople who make Kearney's products are located, I was struck by a downpour of rain, I used the scent of rain in the mountains as a motif for the fragrance. . I personally put it as a reminder to myself not to forget my original intention.

Kumagaya:But even though it is the same rain, I felt that the rain scent of "BAIE 19" is more urban. I imagine it is because the brand was born in New York. On the other hand, the scent of "Kearney" is more of a mountain rain as a nature scent in the city. . That's the difference between urban rain and nature's rain.

Kumagaya:I usually pay attention to where a brand was born, so when I heard that Le Labo was born in New York, the image of rainy New York came to mind. So, I am wearing an M-65 jacket from a brand called "AIR GARMENTS" inside the jacket. This is made of reused airbag material and can handle a little rain. . It is a Japanese brand, but the shape was born in the United States. I thought it would be a good idea to wear clothes of this shape made in Japan and reimported to the U.S.

Kumagaya:It is what I use on a regular basis. The color of the lenses has to do with rain, and the color is just right when the sky is overcast, such as in rain. If the visible light transmission is too good, it is too bright, and if it is too dark, it darkens the vision. In general, green and yellow are easier to see on cloudy or rainy days. The color is a mixture of those two colors, originally the color of tea. In fact, even on rainy days, it is better to take UV protection.

Kumagaya:. I like jazz, so I would like to go to a jazz bar. There is no dress code for a jazz bar, and it is perfectly fine to dress casually, but I feel like wearing a jacket. I would like to wear a jacket, so I would wear a jacket over it and take off my M-65 when I arrive at the bar. . I have not visited New York yet, but I hope to visit a jazz bar in New York in the rain......and I hope it will happen someday.