Porter Artist Series Tote Bags
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PORTER is a japanese luggage and accessories label owned by Yoshida & co. Founded by Kichizo Yoshida as Yoshida Kaban Seisakujo and was created in 1962. Porter often collaborates with other fashion brands and consumer electronics companies to produce limited edition products.
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Porter teamed up with a series of popular artists to design 5 exclusive limited edition tote bags. The artists include Japanese artist Madsaki, international design collective Surface to Air, graphic designer and art director Sophie Toporkoff and pixel designer Ten_Do_Ten. These bags are currently available exclusively at select D-mop locations and affiliate J-01 stores. Prices vary from $1490 – $1790 HKD (approximately $191-$230 USD).
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-Shop No.B, G/F, Haywood Mansion, 57 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay (Tel: 2808 0501)
-Shop 5A, LCX, Level 3, Ocean Terminal, TST (Tel: 3188 0640)
D-Mop -Shop A-C, Green Field Mansion, 8 Kingston Street, Causeway Bay (Tel: 2203 4130)
-Shop 9, 2/F, Silvercord, 30 Canton Road, TST (Tel: 2808 2825)
Japanese accessories brand Porter formed a relationship with Sony Japan to create the PSP Pictogram Series. The goal of this partnership was to increase awareness with PS (Playstation) products. Among the latest releases as part of this collaboration is a GAS x Porter case and a Beams x Porter 30th Anniversary case. The GAS case incorporates the familiar “△〇×□” button designs of the PS series as the basis to their design while Beams chose to use shiny and durable patent leather for the design of its case.
The OriginalFake brand currated by KAWS has recently collaborated with Gallery 1950 (G1950) on a Porter messenger bag. The bag features a Chomper pattern original designed by KAWS on the outside of the flap while the inside of the flap has the logos of OriginalFake, Gallery 1950 and KAWS’ version of Pipo Kun. The bag is current available now at OriginalFake dealers for a price of ￥29,400 JPY (approximately $256USD). Available now at Helden.
Stüssy and Porter have updated their summer Vehicle Collection with some new releases. The original Vehicle Collection was highlighted by shiny patent materials. These latest releases have turned the corner and offered wallets in more understated matte nylon. Two wallet styles are available in yellow, black and navy. These wallets also include special branding rather then the customary Porter tag.
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In commemoration of Neighborhood’s creation of a web prescence, the Japanese brand is set to release an online exclusive bag. Using the Original Tote Bag from Porter as the basis of their design, neighborhood.jp is printed across the side of the bag. Available through the NBHD web store on Monday, October 22nd.
Neighborhood recently got together with famous Japanese accessories makers Porter to create a series of specific pouches and protectors utilizing heavy duty Strontex fabric. Dependant on your needs, Neighborhood has created a case for your eyeglasses as well as a camera case. Two colors are available in black or brown. Available now at Cliffedge.
The iconic American brand Pendleton has maintained a long and storied history over the course of almost 150 years of existence. Their Native American inspired motifs have made their way into this latest collection of products with Japanese store/label Atmos and accessories makers Porter. The collection features a Messenger Bag, Daybag, Wallet and Coin Case. Each model contains two different colorways. Pre-orders have begun while the items will release on October 12th.
