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Choosing & Using
Especially for those who aren't fond of heels—beautiful posture and comfortable walking with chunky heels and wedge soles.
When choosing shoes, "ease of walking" and "comfort" are important points—and that's precisely why high-heeled pumps and sandals often get ruled out. In light of this, "wedge soles" and "chunky heels" are exactly what we'd recommend to those who have always felt unsure about heels. Their comfort will overturn everything you thought you knew about heels.
From tawashi (scrub brushes) to katsuobushi shavers: 10 carefully selected items. A flawless catalog of fine goods.
There's a general tendency to think that items which can be used in two or three different ways are "good products," but is that really true? A tool—something born for a specific purpose—can, by sharpening that single function, become the perfect item that reaches exactly where you need it, filling a very particular niche. This time, we're introducing some of these exceptional niche items. Enjoy exploring them as if turning the pages of an encyclopedia, one by one.
Solve Your Akebi (a vine used in traditional Japanese basketry) Basket Woes with an Inner Bag — Leave It to Hide Your Belongings and Keep Them Scratch-Free
Basket bags are especially popular in spring and summer. Among them, the akebi (akebi vine) baskets made by Miyamoto Kougei, woven from akebi vine, have long been a standout favorite at ZUTTO. You may have always thought they were lovely, but wondered how practical they'd be for everyday use as a bag—perhaps feeling a little hesitant about using one so freely. This time, we're introducing an original inner bag that solves just that concern.
Comfortable pumps you can walk in with ease. Chausser's wedge heels deliver both a feminine silhouette and all-day wearability
Together with the leather shoe brand chausser (ショセ), we created heeled shoes that stay comfortable even after hours of walking, while still keeping the beautiful silhouette unique to heels. They pair naturally with polished, dressed-up outfits, but they're just as suited to casual, everyday styles.
Understanding the weight of bags. How to choose lightweight bags
休日用にも仕事用にも欲しいのは、身軽に動ける軽いバッグ。さまざまな種類があるバッグの重量を身近にあるモノと比べて、軽いバッグを探してみました。すると、サイズの割に軽いもの、素材によって重量が出るものなど、新しい発見がありました。
Spring pajamas. A smooth, comfortable organic material that adapts to both "a bit chilly" and "a bit warm."
This is the season when changeable weather and the difference between morning and evening temperatures can leave you feeling worn out, and the best way to reset that fatigue is simply "sleeping well." Sleeping well means enjoying truly restful sleep—falling asleep naturally, sleeping deeply, and waking up refreshed—even if the hours are short. To help you achieve that kind of restful sleep this spring, we've created a soft, comfortable, high-quality pajama set in organic cotton, made exclusively for ZUTTO.
前略, from the ZUTTO Delivery Center: our warehouse staff share their list of this spring and summer's most popular items.
This time, our reading comes from the distribution center where all of ZUTTO's products are stored—a facility that was originally an elementary school. In the course of handling customer orders day after day, we've come to notice this spring's popular items, as well as shopping lists that even our staff find worth referencing. Along with the scenery visible from this nature-rich former elementary school warehouse, we'll also give you a small glimpse of some products set to launch soon.
Wear it, drape it, layer it. A gilet and shirt dress to enjoy freely in 3 ways
A front-opening dress isn't just for wearing on its own—you can throw it on as a light layer or combine it with other pieces for a wide range of styles. A gilet that works just like a dress is also perfect for those looking to try a more advanced way of dressing. Here, we introduce a wide range of dress coordinates to see you through from spring into early summer.
A Spring Notebook on Enjoying Enamelware Twice as Much—"Warm" and "Cold"
Long-selling items that have been loved by people across generations always have a reason behind their staying power. This time, we're putting the spotlight on hōrō (enamelware)—containers with a smooth, milky-white glass-like finish. In an era of constant, rapid change, we take a closer look at why hōrō continues to win the strong support of cooking professionals and those who lead a thoughtful, considered life.
# Can slip-ons be worn dressed up? Shoes that combine the best of sneakers and pumps
Tempted out by the mild spring weather for a walk around the neighborhood, or a quick errand nearby—when it comes to shoes that suit these light, easy outings, slip-ons are just right. They're something of a representative casual shoe, loved by people of all ages regardless of gender, but the slip-ons that let adults look effortlessly polished have their secrets hidden in the material, the sizing, and the details.
# Technical Experience Laboratory #2 REN: A Bag Shaped by Woven Leather, Mesh Leather That Holds Air
REN, a leather bag brand based in Kuramae, Tokyo, works with a wide variety of leathers to bring out their natural beauty. We visited the brand's atelier and learned about the craftsmanship hidden within the beautiful woven patterns of their mesh bags.
For sunny days and sudden showers: the "sun-and-rain umbrella." — The color appeal born from Makita Shoten's embossed jacquard weave
An umbrella that combines the functionality to handle sudden rain with an elegant appearance—that was the idea behind our consultation with Makita Shoten, a long-established umbrella maker, which resulted in a ZUTTO-exclusive special order item: the "Square Jacquard All-Weather Long Umbrella." We'll answer, one by one, questions like "When exactly should I use it?" and "Will washing it reduce its sun-protection effect?"
Limited Edition · STANDARD SUPPLY Chambray Fabric. A Lightweight, Refreshingly Light Blue Bag
From STANDARD SUPPLY, a brand loved for its simple designs and high functionality, comes a new lineup of bag items made from refreshing chambray fabric. We've specially ordered more user-friendly versions of their signature bags, and also created new pouches in different sizes. Every piece is perfect for carrying around during the warmer months.
A beautiful silhouette without any tightness. Comfortable styling with Technorama tenjiku cut-and-sew tops
Spring flowers are swelling with buds, and somehow this season makes us feel a little restless with anticipation. At this time of year, we find ourselves wanting to buy vividly colored "spring clothes"—but will we still be able to say "that was a good purchase" once the season has passed? Spring is short, and just when we start to feel it's getting warmer, we're suddenly into the season of sweat. What we need for this fleeting, quickly-changing time of year is a cut-and-sew top that offers a beautiful silhouette for anyone and comfortable wear.
Technique Experience Laboratory #1 FALBE: Bead Crochet That Catches the Light and Sparkles
The process behind how things are made is a sight we rarely get to witness in our everyday lives. So we visited a shop to experience the making process for ourselves. For the first installment of our Craft Technique Laboratory series, we tried our hand at bead weaving with FALBE, the bead brand from MIYUKI, which handles Japanese glass beads.
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