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January 13, 2015
NECKTIE design office | Debut works presented at "BAtoMA TRADESHOW"
NECKTIE design office
Brand Debut at "BAtoMA TRADESHOW" Starting October 30th!
First Product: "TEA BAG HOLDER “SHIROKUMA”"
Kenji Chihoshi, a designer formerly of CEMENT PRODUCE DESIGN, has launched a new brand and office, "NECKTIE design office." The brand's first product, the "TEA BAG HOLDER “SHIROKUMA”" (Tea Bag Holder "Polar Bear"), which the designer will manufacture and sell himself, will be unveiled at the "BAtoMA TRADESHOW" exhibition, held at Laforet Harajuku from October 30th (Thursday).
Text by Makoto KAJII (OPENERS)
A Tea Bag Holder Crafted with Care in Hasami, Nagasaki
The concept behind "NECKTIE design office," led by designer Kenji Chihoshi who works across graphic, web, and product design, is: "It might be okay whether it exists or not, but ultimately, it's a design that moves your heart."
The first product, "TEA BAG HOLDER “SHIROKUMA”," is manufactured in Hasami, Nagasaki, a town renowned for its pottery, and will make its debut at the "BAtoMA TRADESHOW."
Additionally, a website (www.necktie.tokyo) featuring 100 design ideas has been completed, with the online shop opening simultaneously. H ZETT M (Masayuki Hiizumi) of Tokyo Jihen / PE'Z has provided original music for the site's concept.
BAtoMA TRADESHOW / NECKTIE design office Exhibition
Dates | October 30th (Thursday) - November 3rd (Monday, Holiday)
*October 30th is by invitation only for business
Hours | 11:00 - 19:00 *Until 17:00 on the final day
Venue | Laforet Museum Harajuku
6F Laforet Harajuku, 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
http://www.batoma.com/
NECKTIE design office
Tel. 03-5787-5380
www.necktie.tokyo