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いま選びたい傘。愛用者目線で語る、ZUTTOスタッフの梅雨傘事情
いま手元にある傘は使い始めて何年目になりますか？傘の寿命は意外と早いもの。新しい傘への買い替えの参考として、ZUTTOのスタッフ6人の声をもとに、折りたたみ傘から長傘までの選び方の基準と傘を長く使うための秘訣を探ります。
A strong ally for business formal wear. What kind of leather shoes can you wear on both sunny and rainy days?
Japan is a rainy country, receiving about twice the world average rainfall. Unlike the sudden squalls of warmer regions, Japan's rain often falls as a steady drizzle throughout the day, as during the tsuyu (rainy season) or the autumn rains. On top of that, many people also have occasions to wear suits for business, which makes choosing shoes during the rainy months something of a headache. This feature takes a close look at how to choose shoes for wet weather, and uncovers the secrets behind footwear that stands up to the rain.
vasco×ZUTTO collaboration: an original sub bag with a vintage feel
These days, being "smart" and minimal is all the rage, with small wallets and small bags enjoying huge popularity. But have you ever set out traveling light, only to run into trouble when your belongings increased along the way? Wanting to travel as light as possible while still being prepared for the unexpected—this time, we're introducing an original sub bag that answers just that wish, born from a collaboration with vasco.
Original gauze wear with a gentle feel, created together with ao—the gauze specialist—has arrived.
"What if we made gauze wear for adults that's gentle enough for even a baby to wear?" That thought became the starting point for ao, a gauze wear factory brand born from a sewing factory in Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture. Through countless discussions and prototypes between ao, the gauze experts, and us at ZUTTO, we've created gauze wear we're truly confident in—comfortable to wear all year round.
New to bamboo products? Here's how to use them
Bamboo is a material that has long been treasured in our everyday lives. Focusing on its functionality and workability, we'd like to introduce the unique charm that only bamboo can offer.
Its appeal goes beyond mere sculptural beauty—how to live with glassware in everyday life
While glass has a beauty all its own, it also carries a delicate fragility that means it can break easily. To live with glassware over the long term, it's important not to let surface scratches spread further. That calls for care and handling suited to each piece.
次シーズンへのバトン。衣替え前のメンテナンスはアイロンがけで仕上げる
アイロンがけは服のシワを伸ばすためのもの、と考えていませんか？実はほかにも熱や蒸気の力によって臭いや虫を取り除く効果もあるのです。冬服を仕舞う衣替えの際には、大切な衣服を重点的にチェックし、アイロンで仕上げてから収納をおすすめします。
Whether worn as a set or as separates—an original brushed tenjiku (plain-knit cotton jersey) top and skirt with a light, breezy feel
We used a soft, comfortable brushed jersey (a toweling-like knit fabric) to create an original top and skirt. With the relaxed feel of loungewear yet a beautifully clean silhouette, they can be worn from early summer through early autumn.
The leading name in European military sneakers. Why you want NOVESTA's Marathon sneakers right now
The eternal classic: the sporty sneaker. For the discerning adult who has tried on countless pairs over the years, sneakers from niche brands in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and the wider Euro zone offer something refreshingly different. Their effective use of leather and rubber gives them a look that isn't overly high-tech—which paradoxically feels new, while remaining simple and minimal. In this feature, we spotlight sneakers embodying the very essence of European brands, beloved by those with a discerning eye.
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.
木製を選ぶ理由。新緑の季節に学ぶ、木とモノの相性Q&A
天然の木材は見た目の良さのみならず、吸湿や防臭、防虫といった自然の効果がインテリアやキッチンの中で役立ってくれます。木にまつわる疑問を通して、木製品の良さを再発見します。
Comparing How Two People Use It: Kurashiki Kenshiki "Drawer Box" Edition
Lifestyles can change dramatically, or shift so gradually you barely notice. Even so, the things we keep using for years naturally become the ones we grow attached to. This is the fourth installment of our "Comparing Everyday Comfort" series, and this time the star is the "Drawer Box" by Kurashiki Ishō, a maker in Kurashiki, Okayama that continues to create warm, heartfelt everyday goods. Talking with two people who use it regularly, one keyword kept coming up: "just the right size."
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.
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