The Tanker is an iconic series from PORTER that debuted in 1983, and its inspiration comes from the MA-1 flight jacket. This series is still very popular today, and here we take a look at the latest Day Pack to get the Tanker treatment. An all-black exterior is made from three layers of synthetic materials for durability. On the exterior, a nylon twill fabric sandwiches polyester cotton material in between nylon taffeta on the interior. Rescue Orange lining is also another of its iconic trademarks, referencing the MA-1 jacket. This day pack also comes equipped with a matching pouch that can fit digital cameras, electronic gadgets or smart phones. B Jirushi Yoshida online shop in Japan is stocking this item right now.

It is handy to have at least one good tote bag in your closet and the newly designed Cambio Tote Bag from PORTER could be a good start for those without a decent tote bag. Its key feature is its ability to be reversible, offering two different aesthetics. One side of the bag is made from nylon material, while the opposite side is made with cotton canvas. A special water resistant finish is applied onto the nylon material, protecting the contents from light showers. When the cotton canvas side is used, the custom rectangular base can be slid in on the bottom to add volume and shape to the bag. There are two colorways available in black or brown tones and B Jirushi Yoshida online store in ZOZOTOWN is taking pre-orders at the moment.

The rucksack market is pretty fierce with a lot of major players jockeying for the pole position ahead of the warmer months to come. What they often forget amid their competition with one another is that people want a bag that is well-designed, has a sleek profile, and has pockets and buckles in all the right places instead of flashy colors and hooks they don’t understand. Despite its name, the features of PORTER’s Extreme Rucksack make a lot of sense: zipped compartments on the top, side and waist belt; only the necessary cinching straps on the outer shell to keep everything in place; and soft foam padding in every spot where bag touches body. This PORTER Rucksack, however, has the superior quality that you expect in their products giving you the ability to use this bag daily if you wanted to. Other than the PORTER tab on the pack pad, the rest of the waterproof, breathable nylon outer is all black keeping this pack ultra-light.

Be sure to keep an eye on BEAM’s online store to get the rucksack as soon as it’s restocked in late January.

Klunkerz refers to the progressive-thinking, fun-loving hippies who started the sport of mountain biking in the 60′s and 70′s, before mountain bikes were even mass produced. These messenger bags from PORTER pay tribute to the free-thinking cyclists and their design revolves around ultimate functionality. The exterior of the bags are made from 500D Cordura nylon with waterproof treatment on the outside and PU coating on the inside. Unlike conventional messenger bag designs, these bags can be closed by tightening up the drawstring on the main compartment. There are zipped pockets on the cover flap, left and right sides and the front compartment, offering ample storage solutions. Two versions were created, in black or beige colorways, which are available right now on the B Jirushi Yoshida online store for pre-order. Delivery will take place sometime later this month.

The Regista series from PORTER is aimed at catering towards active individuals, and their products place extra emphasis on functionality. This Regista Messenger Bag lives up to its concept and is made from durable and breathable nylon material on its exterior. It has also been treated with a pearl PVC coating for water resistance, and its diamond-shaped rip stop finish protects the bag from everyday wear. Numerous pockets and compartments allow for easy storage of essential goods, and the tarpaulin inner lining ensures complete waterproofing. This item is currently available as a pre-order from BEAMS online store, with delivery scheduled for late January.

In New York City, there was CBGB (or CBGB & OMFUG), the dingy bar where punk rock was born. Similarly in Tokyo, there was Rock Steady. While less conspicuous than CBGB, Rock Steady had the same audience and a favorite gathering place for Tokyo’s creative types. And like the fate of its NYC brethren, Rock Steady closed its doors due to unforeseen circumstances. But all is not lost, the popularity of the bar helped its legacy to continue in the forms of collaborative projects with Yoshida & Co. One of the results is the B Jirushi Yoshida x Rock Steady Live Tote. Aside from being a collaborative product, the tote’s unique property is its construction from potato sacks, quite literally. Lined with waterproof insert and additional compartments, the tote is spacious enough for your daily essentials and more. Exclusively available at BEAMS retail locations in Japan, the B Jirushi Yoshida flagship store in Dakiyama, and BEAMS online store.

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The Tanker style is one of the best sellers from PORTER and the distinctive nylon body gives it a slight sheen and padding provides the soft texture. In an effort to turn convention upside down, United Arrows & Sons director Poggy, aka Motofumi Kogi, combined the creatives at PORTER and B Jirushi Yoshida to conceptualize the Unity briefcase on the drawing boards. The Unity name refers to the unification of the Tanker style which is casual and militant in style, to the briefcase silhouette that is seen in business culture and in the formal environment. The seemingly opposite styles fuse together flawlessly and results in an unique aesthetic. Black or khaki materials are selected to wrap the exterior and two large compartments are placed on one side of the briefcase. In contrast, the interior is all business and it features all of the necessary pockets and slots for your business needs.

In search of the perfect waist pack, White Mountaineering designer Yosuke Aizawa looked no further than the common tool pouch carried by construction workers.  Its perfect proportions, however, needed a few improvements.  In place of the common cowhide, Aizawa opted for supple calf leather instead.  And to ensure no discoloration came with wear, the soft hide were selected accordingly through its natural color from brown or black cattle breed.  Next, the designer tapped the best bag manufacturer in Tokyo, the folks from PORTER, to realized his ambitions.  When finished, the Leather Waist Pack from White Mountaineering, PORTER and retailer B Jirushi Yoshida achieved the aesthetics of traditional leatherware yet strike a balance with modern functions.  Seamless zip enclosure, along with ample spaced compartments, store pens, notepad and delicate, like cellphone and camera.  Comes in brown and black suede, now available at BEAMS retail locations across Japan.

This collaboration goes to show that adults are just as much into making Gundam plastic models as kids and perhaps plastic models are becoming more fashionable. For the 30th anniversary of GUNPLA (short for Gundam plastic model) by Japanese toy giant, Bandai, they have teamed up with bag maker PORTER and B Jirushi Yoshida to come up with a special hobby bag that can house tools, instructions and of course the plastic model box in a stylish way. All black exterior is made with rip stop nylon material and offers numerous zipped compartments that fit everything you need to make a plastic model. Gundam fans will be happy to know that there will also be a special Gundam, HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam version G30th to be exact, accompanying the hobby bag. BEAMS online store is currently taking pre-orders and these will be delivered around late November to early December.

In the past it had been very hard to buy products from Japan as there were problems with payment methods, language barriers and shops were simply not willing to ship overseas. However with the increase of online stores that are geared towards overseas customers, it is becoming more commonplace to order products directly from Japan where otherwise it would be impossible to acquire these unique brands. Such brand is B Jirushi Yoshida from Yoshida Kaban group who also produces PORTER and HEAD PORTER as well. Now they will be opening its own online store in ZOZOTOWN which is the largest fashion online shopping site in Japan. The opening is scheduled for Wednesday September 15th. Mark this date if you are a fan of B Jirushi Yoshida.

After successfully establishing themselves in the European music scene, DJ Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki of Kitsune are making an inroad to the fashion industry in a big way this season. In addition to the just announced collaboration with Loopwheeler of Japan, the duo DJ/Designers partnered with the perennial accessories label YOSHIDA & Co. in celebration of the latter’s 75th anniversary. To feature the classic Boston Duffle Bag style, the mostly cotton canvas is one of special knit, weaved close enough to be water-repellant. Next, a reinforced leather bottom that went through a series of special dye process. This ensures the leather fade evenly with usage and time. Finally, special brandings from both labels, inside and out. Only 750 will be available worldwide starting in mid-October. However, you could place a pre-order reservation through Japanese retail giant BEAMS and its B Jirushi Yoshida outfit.

In our current social climate, digital gadgets have become an extension of ourselves. Many of us carry more than one gadget with us, making portability an essential criteria when choosing these gadgets. B Jirushi Yoshida has teamed up with BEAMS Works and PORTER to provide a solution for the digitally inclined. The Special Case can hold up to two compact gadgets such as digital camera, cell phone, MP3 players and anything else in between. Two separate compartments safely guards the devices and the shoulder strap can be used to carry them. Otherwise the case can be attached to the belt via the velcro straps at the back for those who don’t like shoulder straps. Four colors are available in black, red, green and blue rip stop materials with contrasting trimmings. via: B Jirushi Yoshida