If you’ve ever been to Japan, then you understand the appreciation for socks and tights that exists in that country that does not exist in the U.S.  Last time I was in Tokyo I stocked up on my foot- and legwear at the tons of stores that exclusively sell every type of socks, leggings, and tights that you can imagine.  Now that I’m back in the states and don’t foresee a trip to Japan anytime soon, it’s a lot harder to find the unique and funky tights that I love.
Tokyo Style is a website operated by fellow socks- and leggings-connoisseur …read more

Are you looking for a high-impact bag?
You might want to check out these bold and funky totes and purses from Tokyo Made!
They’re made in Tokyo, by designers MACBAG and Colorcult – with an interesting twist.  The body of the purses are made from handmade African fabric.  You can’t get much more multi-cultural than that…

This is the “Lattice Tote” by Colorcult.  It’s made using handmade Nigerian wax printed fabric (the design is made by layering different colors of dye over top of the fabric – the dye can’t penetrate the wax, which allows for intricate designs to be created).  It’s finished …read more

One of my all-time favorite purses is made a from vintage Japanese silk, most likely from a kimono or obi.
But like most fabric purses, well loved and used for ten years – it’s showing it’s age. I tend to keep it for special occasions and most of the time, it hangs out on my shelf – looking pretty.
I perked up when I saw this gorgeous messenger bag from Tokyomade – the top flap of the bag is made from a 50 year old vintage silk obi:

Yum!
image: Tokyomade