Debut Collection Features 52 Items Showcasing Japanese Craftsmanship

The first collection from discord incorporates various Japanese techniques, developed in collaboration with Japanese artisans. Items include wallets made with slightly lustrous, hard leather finished with a cut-edge polishing technique; sneakers boldly adorned with glass diamond-cut beads; and tote bags featuring mirror-finished plates meticulously crafted by Niigata's Tsubame-Sanjo polishing artisans. The collection embodies the essence of Japanese craftsmanship.



Masaaki Takano, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mitsukoshi Isetan and Head of Isetan Shinjuku Store, who gave a welcoming address prior to Mr. Yohji Yamamoto, stated, "We have been engaged in the 'Japan Senses' campaign, introducing Japanese traditions and culture since 2011. In its third year, we approached Mr. Yohji Yamamoto to create a luxury accessory brand from Japan, and he readily accepted. The 52 items unveiled today—scarves, bags, shoes, wallets, and more—express Japan's remarkable techniques, such as the polishing expertise of Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata and the Yuzen dyeing of Kyoto, through Mr. Yohji Yamamoto's unique vision. This collection is a source of pride for Isetan, which aims to be the world's foremost fashion museum."

Introducing a New Value for Luxury Accessories

Mr. Yohji Yamamoto commented at the press conference, "Since its renovation, Isetan Shinjuku has become a highly artistic store. This time, when Mitsukoshi Isetan asked me to create accessories, bags, and scarves to be presented to the world, I immediately agreed. While I have designed clothing, this is my first time creating accessories. For the bags, I exchanged various opinions with the female design staff regarding size, leather softness, strap length, and handle feel. Although this is an advance sale, we plan to nurture this as Yohji Yamamoto's accessory label and strive to see how far we can grow globally."



The first collection from discord is priced as follows: scarves range from ¥20,000 to ¥53,000, bags from ¥69,000 to ¥238,000, shoes from ¥59,000 to ¥65,000, and small leather goods from ¥26,000 to ¥63,000.


'INSTALLATION at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo by Yohji Yamamoto'
Venue | Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Period | Until Sunday, June 8

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