Keep it long, treasure it long.

Shoes made for travel—that's what Chausser's travel shoes are all about. At first glance, they look like ordinary leather shoes, but the specially treated leather has a wonderful characteristic: it resists both water and dirt. That means you no longer have to reluctantly pack a pair of sneakers just to cover both rain and shine. What's more, the soft leather flexes well with each step, and the low-resilience insole absorbs impact, so you can feel at ease even on trips where you'll be walking a lot.

例えば、朝にコップ一杯のデトックスウォーターを飲んだり、部屋着の下を締め付けない心地よいインナーにチェンジしたり、夜の寝る前にヨガを試してみたりと、時間の使い方や自分の身の回りのモノを変化させることは身体と心を健康に保つ「セルフメンテナンス」の一つ。今回は、初夏にセルフメンテナンスが必要な理由と、そのヒントをご紹介するよみものです。

There are many products born from a sense of "inconvenience"—functions designed to solve a particular problem, or materials sought for greater comfort. We've also noticed that this functionality often branches out into other items, creating a chain of comfortable, user-friendly design. Here, we'd like to introduce fashion items from the perspective of how they evolved from a certain idea or function.

Gorgeous bangles that suit bare summer skin beautifully can also add a great accent to a simple outfit. Here we look at two brands: FIRST AMERICAN TRADERS, whose silver bangles let you enjoy watching the aging process unfold, and L'INDOCHINEUR, known for buffalo horn bangles with colorful, distinctive shapes. We've picked up on the points that matter most for everyday wear and compared the two.

The smooth gloss, transparency, and vivid colors are reminiscent of the marbles or toy jewels we treasured as children, or perhaps the water balloons and bouncy balls we longed for at summer festivals. We're now holding a limited-time pre-order event for KISSO rings at ZUTTO. We hope you'll find a favorite of your own.

ZUTTO's original wear proposes "clothes to cherish for years to come," crafted from high-quality fabric with a focus on simple yet flattering details that bring out the best in the person wearing them. Another key theme of our original wear is creating "clothes that suit anyone," regardless of age or taste. This time, we asked two people with different tastes to style the very same piece, each answering the question, "how would I wear this?" It's a newly shot feature on styling one item in different ways.

The hot summer is creeping closer, little by little. But despite the open, carefree mood it brings, the high humidity and mugginess that make it hard to sleep are the harsher side of the rainy season and summer. "Sound sleep" is an essential keyword for getting through this season energetically—and a towel blanket from Imabari, Ehime, one of Japan's leading towel-producing regions, can help make that happen.

This time, we turn our attention to the world of vintage watches. Wanting to understand more about why we're drawn to "wristwatches" in an era when smartphones can tell us the exact time, we visited the showroom of the watch brand "GS/TP" to hear their thoughts.

In the midst of our busy daily lives, we unconsciously choose our fashion by thinking, "How do I want to be seen by others?" We want to wear something that looks a little put-together, without being formally dressed up. The collarless jacket introduced this time is a piece born from that very desire to enjoy fashion—an original jacket with carefully considered material and pattern, offering a relaxed fit that's comfortable to wear without looking too casual.

ギフトはモノに限らず、自らの手を動かしたモノ、そしてその過程こそが相手にとって喜ばれるポイントとなることも。「作る」をテーマに、様々なギフトシーンにおけるギフトをご紹介します。

This is our Technique Experience Laboratory series, in which ZUTTO staff members try their hand at the making process to show you how each product comes to life and the high level of skill behind it. For our third installment, we experience lampworking at HARIO Lampwork Factory. Behind the gentle, delicate accessories lies careful, meticulous craftsmanship by female artisans.

Wool inner layers in summer. You might worry that you'll end up sweating, but wool is actually a remarkable material—it adjusts to the season and your body temperature, providing warmth and moisture absorption as needed, and always keeping you at just the right temperature. We asked a staff member, who has deliberately started wearing joha (Yoha) wool inner layers even now, about what it actually feels like to wear.

When you hear the words "washoku tableware" (Japanese-style tableware) or "wa-zara" (Japanese-style plates), you probably picture dishware with a certain warmth to it. Because of the clay used, the firing method, the hand-painted designs, and other qualities unique to handmade pieces, each wa-zara has its own individual character—meeting the right one truly feels like a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. For those who can't easily travel far to shop in person, finding a plate you truly love can feel like an impossible task. So how can you find a plate you'll fall for, all from the comfort of your own home? And what kind of individual variations should you expect? This feature is here to answer just those questions.

Many of us enjoy plating food on simple dishes, much like adding paint to a pure white canvas. The tableware we're focusing on this time, called "kohiki," is also a type of white ware. Through an extra step known as shirogesho (white slip), these pieces achieve a whiteness that isn't quite pure white—we invite you to explore this rich and nuanced world of ceramics.

This time, we're featuring the "Waffle Short Sleeve" series, made exclusively for ZUTTO. These short-sleeve tops are crafted from 100% cotton waffle fabric, making them perfect for the sweaty season ahead. We'll be sharing all about the comfort and appeal created by its bumpy, textured feel against the skin.