With the dry season just around the corner, lip balm is an absolute must-have. Since you’re going to carry it anyway, you might as well choose one that lifts your spirits. An exceptional collaboration item has been released that’s sure to appeal to fashion lovers.
This is the second collaboration between Tokyo-based lifestyle and beauty brand and leather goods brand . This time, they’re introducing a special set featuring a lip balm and a matching leather case.
ITTI: ALPSCARNO (BLACK) ¥ 16,500
This high-end leather is crafted from Italian cordovan hides, meticulously finished by a tannery at the foot of the Nagano Alps. It features a uniform color and a deep, translucent quality, characterized by a unique appearance that conveys a sense of delicacy amidst its substantial richness.
ITTI: GABON (NATURAL) ¥13,200
Italian Minerva Box leather finished using the traditional "baccetta" method, which involves saturating the leather with oil. The white wax applied to the surface creates a unique texture, allowing you to enjoy its rich patina as it ages.
LINC ORIGINAL MAKERS: SHIRONAMESHI (WHITE) ¥13,200
This leather is crafted using the traditional “white tanning” technique, which has been passed down for over 1,000 years in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a traditional Japanese leather material that combines a natural texture with elegance, with scratches and color variations intentionally left intact.
LINC ORIGINAL MAKERS: BUTTERO (BROWN) ¥13,200
"Buttaro" is the signature leather produced by Walpieri, a long-established tannery in the Tuscany region of Italy. It features a dye-finished surface that highlights its natural wrinkles and marks, and its luster and translucency deepen with use.
The lip balm cases created for this collection feature two types of leather, each with distinct characteristics unique to their respective brands. These meticulously crafted leather cases come with a matching leather cord and a carabiner, allowing you to wear them around your neck or attach them to a bag’s handle—offering a variety of ways to use them, just like an accessory.
Sold as a set with a case, this lip balm is a signature item from that uses high-purity petroleum jelly. Moisturizing ingredients, such as natural human-type ceramides, help relieve dry lips. It comes in two flavors: the refreshing “BRISK” and “LUCENT,” which has a subtle hint of lemon sweetness. (*At 〈Itchi〉, only BRISK is available.)
It comes in a special gift box, making it the perfect holiday gift. It goes on sale Saturday, November 14. “SHIRONAMESHI” will be available exclusively at a pop-up event held at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store starting December 2. Quantities are limited, so if you’re interested, be sure to get yours soon.
