FEATURE | TIE UP

Translated By DeepL

With items from Wild Swans, you can be particular about what you put around you.
Take good care of your belongings.

With items from Wild Swans, you can be particular about what you put around you.

A person who chooses quality items from his or her own unique perspective and treats them with care. This is a hip value system. It is the accessories that never go out of style, and it is these that you should choose as your favorites. WILDSWANS' small leather goods are made with the finest and toughest craftsmanship, and are available in a wide variety of styles. They are perfect for those who want to update the little things they use all the time. For this issue, we interviewed four people who use Wildswans items to learn more about their charms and their own values in choosing things.

  • Photo_Mitsugu Uehara
  • Text_Shinri Kobayashi
  • Edit_Amane Yasuda

Case04_Akari Ushioda Ideal for gift giving.

PROFILE

fiddler crab (esp. species Uca arcuata)
model

She is a popular model who has appeared in numerous media and advertisements. Her fashion sense, which she shows on Instagram and other social media, has attracted attention, and she has collaborated with numerous apparel companies.
Instagram:@ushi_ppp

What do you think of the eyeglass case and the sakosh?

What I actually find is that they are very convenient. If you wear sunglasses on your head, your children's hands may hit them, but when you go indoors, you can put them in the case and store them in your bag, so they are safe. And with the leather strap (sold separately), I can put them in and take them out quickly and easily.

It's nice to use leather items for eyeglass cases.

I really think so. That's why I think it's an amazing thing to receive as a gift. Compared to clothes and bags, these items tend to be put on the back burner, but it would be nice to receive something so wonderful as a gift.

COOPER ¥25,300
Leather strap/Reference item

In terms of long-lasting use, Wild Swans' leather is characterized by its use of thick leather.

I have leather items such as clothes, bags, and wallets, and I look forward to seeing them age and take on their own shape, which is what I like about leather items. In that respect, the leather of "Wild Swans" has a nice color and is not flimsy, which gives it a sense of quality as a product.

LUMIERE ¥36,300

How do you like the sakosh?

I am the type of person who originally carries so little that I go out without a bag, but now that I have a child, that is no longer the case. It is very easy and useful to put a handkerchief or wallet in this satchel and put it on my shoulder, or put it in a large bag and quickly take it out.

I know your lifestyle has changed with the birth of your child, but have your values changed at all?

To be honest, I don't think I have changed that much. I used to like simple, long-lasting products, and I was also concerned about whether or not there were any additives in my food. So, if I may say so, I have become more conscious of checking if the item is something that can be used for a long time. So I hope that this leather item will also be used by me, and furthermore, I hope that I can use it for a long time so that this child can grow up and use it.

Your personal outfits on Instagram have been well received. Is there anything you are conscious of when choosing what you like to wear and what you like to wear?

I like the graphics to be understated and simple in style. Then there is the color. Sometimes I buy things that could be used as a color accent, but in the end, I only choose colors that I am comfortable with and can use forever, such as black and gray. This tendency is also evident in the interior design of my home.

I see. Basic items can be used for a long time.

When it comes to clothes, I also check the material and the country of manufacture. This is not only from the quality aspect of whether the clothes are comfortable to wear and whether they can be worn for a long time, but I am also concerned about whether the economy of the country in which the clothes are made is in good shape. When we collaborated on clothes before, we were given a tour of a factory in Japan, and I think this awareness was born out of knowing such an actual factory. The items of Wild Swans are also made in Japan, and are delicately and durably crafted, which I feel is truly craftsmanship.

COOPER ¥25,300
Leather strap/Reference item

INFORMATION

Wild Swans (K's Factory Ltd.)

Location: WILDSWANS GINZA store
Address: 1F Ai-Tower Building, 2-9-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Hulic Ginza 2-chome Building)
Phone: 03-3563-5040

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