FASHION /
WOMEN
February 23, 2015
inquest | Leather accessories pursuing simple beauty
inquest
Pursuing Simple, Beautiful Forms
Leather Goods That Convey the Maker's Commitment
Vintage Revival Productions (VRP) creates leather goods that balance superior functionality with high design. This Japanese brand offers items born from a unique perspective, such as a magnetic clip keychain. From VRP comes "inquest," a label that re-examines the essence of products and pursues simple, beautiful designs.
Text by KASE Tomoshige (OPENERS)
What Are Truly Usable Business Accessories?
Leather Accessories for the Business Scene—When it comes to wallets, card cases, and business card holders, excessive designs and vivid colors are arguably unnecessary. The basic approach is to select items that are as simple in design as possible, easy to use, and durable. A modern aesthetic is a bonus.
In that sense, VRP's new label "inquest" offers a lineup of products that are impeccably crafted for business use. Let's examine why these inquest items are so well-suited for business, looking at their colors, materials, and functions one by one.
Each item is primarily available in three colors: black, blue, and tan. All are calm, sincere hues. The material used is Italian cowhide, tanned using only vegetable tannins. It boasts a beautiful texture and high durability, and it develops a unique character with use. These qualities ensure the products blend in unobtrusively and can be cherished for a long time.
Let's look at the specific features of each item. First, the billfold. Instead of the usual stacked pockets, it has pockets on the inner surfaces capable of holding about three cards each. Additionally, there are two card pockets inside the bill compartment. By stacking cards in the same position, the structure is designed to prevent cards from bending even when seated with the wallet in a hip pocket.
The bifold wallet also features a vertical coin pocket, allowing coins to be retrieved without fully opening the wallet. The card slots are vertical, not the usual horizontal type. The long wallet, with its generous gussets, is characterized by dividers within the bill compartment, allowing for the separation of bills and receipts. The large, zippered coin pocket is also exceptionally easy to access.
Pouches in various sizes are convenient for organizing digital device cords, notebooks, and mobile phones. Their simple design, with just a main compartment, makes them very user-friendly. The lineup also includes business card holders that allow for separate storage of your own and others' cards, and minimalist coin cases that won't be cumbersome even when placed in a front pants pocket.
Calm colors, durable materials, simple and beautiful design, and realistically sufficient functionality. This is truly a lineup of products perfectly suited for the business scene. What constitutes authenticity, and how should it be expressed?—The leather accessories from inquest convey such a commitment to craftsmanship.
Vintage Revival Productions
Tel.0875-83-7067
http://www.vrp-jp.com/
inquest Official Website
http://inquest-vrp.com/





