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The Ouze Trunk Show

&SHOP Aoyama and Kyoto will host their first trunk show with the British jewelry brand The Ouze. On select dates during the event period, designer Toby Vernon will be in-store, offering visitors a rare opportunity to have the pieces personally introduced.

Event details

Drawing inspiration from antique jewelry, The Ouze creates one-of-a-kind pieces that honor the traces of handwork and the beauty of imperfection. Each piece is unique, and its appeal lies in a distinctive presence that incorporates a modern sensibility while respecting tradition. To coincide with this event, we have received a message from Toby, who will be visiting Japan for the first time.

MESSAGE

“I am incredibly excited to be visiting Japan for the first time. Presenting trunk shows in both Tokyo and Kyoto with ARTS&SCIENCE marks a truly special moment, both in the story of The Ouze and in my own personal journey as a designer.

 

For these events, The Ouze will introduce our latest AW26 collection alongside a selection of one-of-a-kind pieces and unseen samples, many of which have never been shown before. It feels especially meaningful to share this new body of work in Japan, in collaboration with a store whose perspective and curation I deeply admire.

 

This latest collection continues our evolving exploration of silversmithing, building on familiar silhouettes while pushing them into new territory with special gemstones and setting.

 

During the trunk shows, there will also be an opportunity to discuss bespoke ideas with
me, and I will present a special personal selection of pieces. These events are intended not only as a presentation of a new collection, but as a chance for conversation and to share the craftsmanship behind The Ouze more intimately.

 

ARTS&SCIENCE will be the first store to release this collection, offering limited quantities as well as exclusive styles available only through these events. In addition, objects from our London Fashion Week presentations will be on display, including a solid silver and bronze chess set, offering a wider glimpse into the world and atmosphere that surrounds the brand.
I cannot wait to experience Japan, and to discover Tokyo and Kyoto for the first time through this occasion.”

 

― Toby Vernon

Photos by Ollie Webb

PROFILE

The Ouze was established in 2021 by its founder Toby Vernon. Toby studied fashion design at Westminster University, where he developed a niche set of design references and aesthetics that have gone on to inform his work as a jeweller. Toby first began experimenting with jewellery design during lockdown in 2020. He quickly discovered that making jewellery allowed him to create with freedom and push boundaries from the outset. Toby has never received formal training in jewellery making and has been teaching himself through experimentation ever since.

EVENT DETAILS

TITLE

The Ouze Trunk Show

TOKYO

&SHOP Aoyama
April 10th (Friday) — April 12th (Sunday) 2026 / 11:00 – 19:00
The designer will be present on April 10th (Friday), 11th (Saturday)

KYOTO

&SHOP Kyoto
April 17th (Friday) — April 19th (Sunday) 2026 / 11:00 – 19:00
The designer will be present on April 17th (Friday), 18th (Saturday)

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