Dante Shoe Horn by Brooklyn Museum | Aoyama, Tokyo (JPN)

Based in the Aoyama neighbourhood of Tokyo (Japan), Brooklyn Museum is predominately a leather accessories and stationary brand with a modest ethos that will not be influenced. Brooklyn Museum’s design approach is straightforward yet focused, their mission statement “What is a really good thing for people to use” sets out to not only deliver good design, colour and aesthetical appeal but focus is also directed towards ease of use and functionality. A proven track record of combining Japanese craftsmanship with years of experience is behind Brooklyn Museum, they continue to inherit technology without having to extinguish the goodness of handmade.

To use Brooklyn Museum goods regularly is at the forefront of their design; the Dante Shoe Horn being an example of their multi-task thinking. Handcrafted in Japan using French cowhide with contrast stitching, the shoe horn handle has five key clips allowing everyday use and offering convenience.

Available from Trunk Clothiers online and their London store on Chiltern Street.