ABOUT
We are a bag brand with an atelier in Kyoto.
We define bags as the middle ground between fashion and products, and aim to create products that have meaning in living spaces other than when going out. Our designs are kept as simple as possible, yet still have individuality within them. We offer two types: a collection line that explores new possibilities in bag design, and a classic line that focuses on universality.
○Biography
Started making bags by self-taught in August 2015
2018 Opened an atelier in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
“KENTO HASHIGUCHI” launched
2019 Partner shop at Mototanaka, Kyoto "Sudachidou” opened
2021 Atelier & Sudachido moved to Enmachi, Kyoto.
2023 Start of activities by expanding the scope of work, including client work and designs other than bags.
○Exhibition
2018
-Collaboration bag release with Disney
(sold at Matsuya Ginza "Walt Disney Archives Exhibition")
2019
-Release of “Hand-kneaded Ginpaku Shopper Bag” in collaboration with traditional craftsmen
2021
-TV Tokyo “Chef is a Detective” bag costume provided
- Exhibited at “MAISON & OBJECT AND MORE 2022”
2022
-Kyoto International Photo Festival KYOTOGRAPHIE | Collaboration bag release with KG+
-SHOPPE OBJECT exhibition (cooperation/support: JETRO/SHOWCASE JAPAN)
-Selected as BEST OF MOM (Maison & Object and more). Exhibited at MAISON&OBJET
-Produced 25th commemorative JR Kyoto Isetan Shopper bag (Macmillan/Isetan)
-Exhibited at roomsPARK (selected as a pick-up brand)
2023
-POP UP held at IDEE TOKYO (custom colors made)
-Selected as a return gift for Kyoto City hometown tax payment
-Solo exhibition held at Spiral Entrance
○Designer
Kento Hashiguchi '93
Graduated from Kyoto Institute of Technology, Design Management Engineering Course