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Care & Aging
The Last Resort in Shoe Care: A Remedy for Those Well-Worn White Calfskin Shoes You Wear All Year Round
This time, we're featuring a pair of "well-worn white calf-leather shoes" that one of our staff members wears year-round. These days, we find ourselves reaching for ballet flats to pair with skinny denim or shirt dresses. Let's take a look at how these calf-leather shoes have aged after a year of loving use.
A leather business card holder from Il Bussetto, made to be used for five, ten years and beyond.
It's precisely because of their simple design that Il Bussetto's leather goods so clearly reveal the character of cowhide. This time, we focus on their business card holders in particular, tracing the character that emerges through continued use.
Comparing How Two People Use It: The Odate Kogeisha "Koban Bento Box" Edition
This is the second installment in our series comparing everyday usability. This time, we're featuring the "Koban Bento" from Odate Kogeisha, a favorite of two ZUTTO staff members. With its charmingly round shape, this magewappa (bentwood) bento box is crafted from Akita sugi (Japanese cedar) that has withstood the harsh cold of Tohoku.
Solving the questions of both loyal fans and first-timers—we asked Dansko experts for their secrets on fitting and care.
Known as a comfort shoe brand from the United States, dansko has a distinctive-looking leather shoe silhouette, but don't let that fool you—it's built with a structure that takes foot health into consideration, so as long as you get the right size, you won't easily feel tired even after wearing them for long stretches. This time, we spoke with a staff member from the maker's own store, who wears dansko regularly, about the key points of fitting and maintenance.
Enjoying the changes that unfold as you cook. A life with iron pots, copper pots, and donabe (clay pots)
Three pots I finally settled on after searching for cookware that would stay by my side in the kitchen for years to come. Each one changes in appearance the more it's used, and that change has, in turn, begun to have a positive effect on the food I cook. Here, I explore the new charm that emerges through daily use, along with some hints for continuing to use these pots for years to come.
The Last Resort in Care: A Prescription for Your "Second-Year Cashmere Stole"
The subject this time is a "cashmere stole in its second year." As spring gradually approaches, this is the season when the thought "I need to get it dry-cleaned" starts crossing your mind. So what's the ultimate way to care for a cashmere stole you've cherished for two seasons?
A Goodness You Only Discover by Wearing Them In: The Aging of PRAS Canvas Sneakers
There's something nostalgic about their look, and a fabric that feels dependable. Those sneakers, having practically become part of her feet, no longer have the beauty of something brand new—but they seemed to carry a charm that captures people's hearts all the same. Surely there's a goodness to these shoes that only someone who wears and loves them can truly understand. This time, we take a closer look at that appeal through the aging of PRAS, a shoe brand that our own staff fell for at first sight and have been wearing ever since.
Two Users Compare Their Experience: The PATRICK STEPHAN "3-Way Leather Pochette" Edition
This time we're featuring the PATRICK STEPHAN "3-way Leather Pochette," a bag that two ZUTTO staff members have both come to love. It's an all-black leather bag that works three ways—as a pochette, a hand-carried bag, and a clutch. We asked these two, who each use the very same bag, about the common points and the differences in how they find it to use.
Bags, shoes, and small leather goods: A beginner's guide to leather care, by item
Leather is used for a wide range of items, from bags and jackets to wallets and chairs. It's chosen as a material for its high durability and luxurious appearance. Here, we introduce tips for keeping your treasured leather goods—large and small alike—in good condition for years to come, organized by item.
Your First Donabe (Japanese Clay Pot): What Is the Correct Way to Do Mejime (Seasoning to Seal the Pores)?
This time, we're focusing on mejime (目止め), the process of sealing a donabe (Japanese clay pot) before use. There are many different types of donabe, but those made using traditional methods require mejime, along with other care, in order to be enjoyed for years to come.
Whether you've been drawn to the texture of traditional pottery and picked up a donabe of your own, or you've received one as a gift and are just about to start using it, we hope you'll find this guide helpful.
The perfect balance of warmth and softness—the gentle charm of sheepskin
Sheepskin has a fine, soft texture that feels wonderful against the skin. Thanks to its excellent insulating properties, it's also a beloved material for winter cold-weather gear. Stay warm this winter with gloves that fit gently around your hands or plush mouton boots.
# Wearing Femininity: The Charm of Patent Leather Shoes and the Secrets to Making Them Last
Enamel is known for its beautiful glossy shine. Women's enamel shoes come in a variety of designs, from pumps to lace-ups and ballet flats, so they pair well with a wide range of items, from dresses to denim. Here, we introduce the appeal of enamel shoes, along with the proper care and storage methods that surprisingly few people know.
Leather that reveals change. The appeal of vacchetta leather (vegetable-tanned Italian leather)
Vachetta leather is made using a traditional vegetable tannin tanning method passed down in Tuscany, Italy. Its rich coloring and beautiful sheen, which develop over time, are second to none. Let us introduce its charm through a wallet that one of our staff members uses and loves.
Making UV protection a habit—for both people and everyday items
UV rays shine down on us all year round. In fact, they affect not only our bodies but also the things we own. Here are some tips for minimizing the effects of UV exposure by blocking sunlight and taking proper care of your belongings.
"The Perfect Leather Shoes" You'll Want to Wear in Every Season: Learning the Appeal and Care of Suede Shoes
Suede shoes have a versatile character that works equally well in formal and casual settings, along with a distinctive sheen from the napped surface and a soft, enveloping feel against the foot. They're also a great choice for anyone who finds stiff, rigid leather shoes—the kind that leave your feet feeling locked in place—uncomfortable to wear.
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