Makers

Alexandre de Paris is a hair accessory brand created by Louis Alexandre Albert Raimon, who has served as hairdresser to women of the highest ranks around the world. His hair accessories are made by skilled artisans from materials of the highest quality . They are not only beautiful but also functional. Some pieces are decorated with meticulously embedded Swarovski crystals.

FOX was established in 1868 by Thomas Fox. To this day, Fox umbrellas are hand-made by skilled artisans in Croydon, on the outskirts of London. After World War II, Fox succeeded in creating a lighter and thinner umbrella by using nylon, which was originally employed by the air force in the construction of parachutes. Today, the legendary British brand is loved by people from around the world.

Güde has specialized in the production of knives for over a century in Solingen, Germany, a city in Nordrhein-Westfalen, whose craftsmen have produced some of the best knives in the world since medieval times. The three-palms logo adopted by Güde has become a worldwide symbol of quality. Güde is the inventor of the Güde serrated blade with pointed teeth that are ideal for cutting bread. The timeless beauty and quality of their products have been recognized with various design awards.

Klassbols was founded in 1920 in Klässbol, a small town of 800 people located near the border between Sweden and Norway. It is one of the few weaving workshops that continues to weave pure linen to this day. Using traditional techniques and the highest quality flax, these beautiful linen products are used not only in Scandinavian homes, but also by the Swedish Royal Family, the City Hall in Oslo, Norway, and at Nobel Prize banquets.

A brand specializing in domestically produced umbrellas. Brass is used for the metal components, oak for the handles, and jacquard fabric for the canopy, with each umbrella meticulously assembled by hand. The result is an umbrella that combines classic, elegant design with functional beauty.

n the third year of the Bunroku era (1594), Kungyokudo was founded in front of Nishi Hongan-ji as an apothecary licensed to supply the temple. The founder, Riemon Ōno, devoted himself to appraising agarwood and studying incense materials, laying the foundation for the business as an incense merchant. He studied the Shino-ryū school of incense and later revived a teaching hall for its practice, which has been passed down to the present day. For over 430 years, Kungyokudo has supplied incense to temples throughout Japan. As the country’s oldest official incense purveyor to temples, the company continues to uphold tradition while offering fragrances suited to contemporary life.

Lorenzi Milano was founded by Mauro Lorenzi in 2009. He is the son of Giovanni Lorenzi, founder of G. Lorenzi, where Mauro gained 30 years of experience with specialists working with fragile materials such as horn, bamboo, and mother-of-pearl to create high-quality accessories. Today he uses this extraordinary experience with natural materials to create wonderfully unique objects.

With a 150-year history, Mason Pearson is a long-established British maker of handmade brushes, each crafted entirely by skilled artisans. Based on the founder Mason Pearson’s belief that “the purpose of brushing is to stimulate the scalp and distribute nutrients from the hair roots throughout the hair,” the company has created the ideal conditioning treatment—a brush that provides gentle stimulation while promoting healthy circulation in the scalp. Known as the “Rolls-Royce of brushes,” its products are treasured worldwide.

Founded in 1966 in Spoleto, a city that still retains traces of its medieval history. Mastro Raphaël began as a workshop with a small number of craftsmen, and today they are one of the leading fabric and home linen manufacturers in Italy.

MAWA GmbH was founded in Pfaffenhofen, a suburb of Munich, Germany by Martin Wagner in 1948. Mawa hangers are made to adapt to many types of clothing. The hangers have a special coating on the surface that prevent slippage at an angle. A simple design pursuing functionality helps keep closets and display spaces well-kept and stylish.

A fragrance brand that expresses the latest creations and projects created by perfumer Lyn Harris. With a shop and workshop in Marylebone, London, they create perfumes and candles based on carefully selected high-quality scents collected from around the world and using the characteristics of the materials.

Since its founding, the long-established tea shop Rishouen has built trusted relationships with tea-producing regions and farmers, offering tea leaves with a focus on quality. From careful selection during the tea-making stage, to preserving freshness through nitrogen-sealed packaging and refrigerated storage, and applying blending techniques, the company makes use of the experience and skills it has cultivated over many years. Rishouen also works to promote single-estate teas, offering sencha and hojicha that bring out the distinctive flavors and aromas of renowned tea-growing regions. Proposing products to suit the needs of traditional Japanese-style tea houses, Japanese tea cafés, and a range of other uses, Rishouen continues to promote a tea culture that combines tradition with contemporary tastes.

Founded in 2006 by Sarah Ryhanen and her collaborators, the Brooklyn, New York–based studio specializes in floral design and soap-making. (“Saipua” is the Finnish word for “soap.”) Each soap is handmade in New York using only plant-based ingredients, and is available exclusively at A&S as well as select shops in the United States and the United Kingdom.

SUWADA was established in 1926 in Sanjo, Niigata, a city known for its cutlery. The Suwada craftsmen are famous for their kuikiri, an end-cut plier in which both blades join together to cut hard objects and nails. The gentle curve of the blade fits perfectly with the shape of the nail, reducing stress for an easy cut. The brand also provides excellent maintenance services to ensure that each piece has a long life.

Swatch was founded in Switzerland in 1983 by Nicolas G. Hayek. In the late 1970s, the Swiss watch industry, which had previously focused on mechanical timepieces, faced a crisis as inexpensive, precisely made Japanese quartz watches gained popularity. In response, Hayek introduced a bold and revolutionary idea: the “second watch,” leading to the creation of affordable plastic quartz watches. Produced under the rigorous quality control standards unique to Swiss manufacturing, Swatch watches combine high quality with distinctive design, and have remained beloved worldwide as one of the largest watch brands.

The design duo Sarah Swartz Wessel and Ethan Wessel founded Tennen Studio in Arizona in 2001. The studio takes its name from the Japanese word for natural. Their work draws from their background in architecture and emphasizes beauty, utility, and delicacy.

Thomas Hoof Produktgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, aka THPG, was created by Thomas Hoof in 1998. The brand manufactures traditional German products with production based in Italy. THPG products are simple and beautiful in design and praised for their functionality. Their products vary from bath accessories to porcelain and glass items for everyday use.