We are making a black version of the so-called small tote, first produced in navy back in 2022. Customers who have been with us for a long time may know that we’ve created this small tote many times in nearly the same size, combining leather with TSURIAMI loopback fabric. I take mine everywhere—on my daily commute, outings, and even business trips—so it’s the bag I rely on the most.

The size is just right to fit an iPad, and it also holds a 500ml bottle, a long wallet, and of course a smartphone. It works well carried by hand or slung over the shoulder, making it practical in a variety of settings.

There’s one evolution in this version: we’ve raised the height of the side pockets. Depending on the type, they’re now tall enough to fit a portable bottle of hand sanitizer.

It features black-on-black printing. At this point, we expect to release it around mid-November. I plan to get two for myself, one as a spare. My navy version is now in its third year of daily use, and it’s still going strong. I hope you’ll look forward to this new release.

By Satoshi Suzuki