I had an image of the pen pocket found on the left arm of flight jackets
like MA-1s are something that gets rarely used,
but the other day at a textile exhibition
I saw the usual writing utensil slid into this place.

On the work shirts from WTAPS like the VATOS and UNION
the fit on the pocket is just right
so instead of using a pen case
I see writing utensils slid into wherever.

On the topic of writing materials,
in the notepad I found a few
PHILOSOPHY pegcils.

Yukiyoshi Shimada / Production

Running errands out and about, many things are carried
such as schedule books, cigarettes, wallets, etc.
Recently high tech products like cel phones and
digital cameras are carried by many people.

During moments like this while having a break from fitting
I took a picture of the nearby belongings
of the designer.

Digital cameras, fountain pens, and note pads
make their appearance on
blogs and magazines, but
you really do not notice consumable supplies like this
so I took a picture this time.

Eyes getting tired, preventing dryness, allergies,
or maybe all of the above, but
it seems that items like this are carried also.

Yukiyoshi Shimada / Production

This is the first blog for this year.
But it is already February.
If you leave it, time will just pass on by.
I would like to get things rolling now.

Recently at the atelier days have been pretty busy with several projects taking place alongside preparation for the next exhibition which has already started since last year.
With each having errands to attend, time where everyone is not present is increasing.

Not really because of this,
but when everyone is here, it seems like there is a lot of “chatting” going on.
What may be considered useless and aimless talk,
is abundant during work.

If productivity does not decrease
but instead increases
then that can be proudly called part of “work”.

Naoyuki Inoue / Production