Architect Bag | Nendo x TODS | Tokyo (JAP) | By Lee Fleming

The IDMC° team have followed the work of Tokyo-based design studio Nendo for some time. Founded by Oki Sato in 2002, Nendo (meaning "clay" in Japanese) designs interior architecture, furniture and graphics. June 2015 saw Nendo collaborate with Tod's to create a morphable Architect Bag, designed with the architect in mind.

n the extended form, the bag holds a full-size A3 drawing as well as samples with quite a bit of length. Folding it into half creates two spaces where you can store A4 size drawings and documents, and the middle part of the flex section houses rolled-up drawings, heavy catalogues or books and samples of construction materials. With the ability to store away the two handles, you can turn it into a clutch bag when you have fewer things to carry.

Visit the Nendo website to read more.

Photography by Akihiro Yoshida.

Hitohari Handmade bags by Masahiko Fukuda | Furano, Hokkaido (JAP) | By Lee Fleming

We’re relentlessly on the lookout for well-made luggage such as these fine articles from Japanese bag maker Hitohari. Founded in 2006 by Yokohama-born Masahiko Fukuda, Hitohari started from a personal need for a bicycle bag while commuting for his studies at Hachinohe Institute of Technology, Aomori.

Residing in Furano (Hokkaido), Hitohari is a one man brand with a conscious philosophy of scrap and craftsmanship. Taking thrown away, discard materials, Fukuda collects unwanted scraps to create his handmade bags and everyday carriers with distinct styles such as the Suso (made from off cuts of denim) and Mosiac (patchwork shoulder bag).

Featured above: Camp Tote (H 42cm, W 68cm, D 36cm) | Storage | Market Tote (H 38cm, W 28cm, D 17cm) | Roll Top

To view all of Hitohari’s handmade collection visit the website.