A semi-custom order event for the bespoke shoe brand ＜MARQUESS＞ will be held at SHOES and THINGS for one month from October 4th (Mon.) to October 30th (Sat.).

We also accept semi-custom orders where you can choose from nine individual shoe style, and you may choose the leather/colour of your preference. We include rare options such as crocodile leather, which is not usually available in the lineup. This season, we are introducing a new military boot style called ＜YORK＞, which is included in the seasonal collection as well as an option for a semi-order.

Our MARQUESS order events are held twice a year seasonally, and this time as well designer Shoji Kawaguchi will be present. Kawaguchi will be at the shop for two days, 10.30 (Sat.) and 31 (Sun.) This is a rare opportunity for visitors to consider a personal order while consulting directly with the designer about not only fit but also foot issues. If you already have a pair of MARQUESS shoes purchased at A&S, we would like you to wear them when visiting the shop. Kawaguchi will let you know the condition of your worn-in shoes and give you his personal advice.

＜YORK＞ Military Officers Boots
“My British Military Officers Boots reflect the style’s ‘history and dignity.’ A no-waste simple design with military-like functional beauty. While maintaining the style’s orthodox appearance, we were particular about finishing it in a manner that is appropriate for a women’s shoe.
For this production, we designed a slightly looser wooden pattern than before, giving the boots a comfortable shape with the ankles firmly fixed at the wings. Made from finely embossed French leather, the texture is made to enjoy as well. Unlike its solid appearance, these boots give you a soft feel and lightness when worn.
I have designed the ‘Military Officers Boots’ with the hopes that it will become a standard shoe for all women.
”　― MARQUESS / Shoji Kawaguchi


【Reservations】
Please note reservations are mandatory for this event. Please make your reservation though our general contact form.

[Reservation window: October 4th (Monday) to 15:00 on October 30th (Saturday)]
* Reservations cannot be made for requests on the day. Please send your request by latest, 15:00 on the previous day.


【About the Event】
- Due to the circumstances of COVID-19, all appointments must be confirmed ahead of time. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
- Appointments / viewing time: 50 minutes (maximum).
- When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
- Orders will be available for Women’s sizes only. (UK size runs: 3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, 5, 5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2 )
- All orders will be delivered in March, 2022.

• * For details, please contact us the shops directly or through our contact form.

Starting today Friday, Aug. 6th the AW21 collection will begin to lineup at our A&S shops.
This season we will introduce the Autumn and Winter collections in order on our official webpage and SNS. We will begin with the first selection of items available in-shop for August and September. We look forward to sharing the launch with you tomorrow.

→ 2021 Autumn Collection

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

The 5-pocket denim pants are a staple item in our Arts & Science collection. Over the years, we have made small improvements and the denim has been developed in a wide variety of materials. In this project, we will introduce several types of denim that are currently on the shelves, along with their special details. Our 5-pocket denim pants are indeed a versatile item that can be used throughout the year regardless of the season.

The 5-pocket denim pants are a staple item in our Arts & Science collection. Over the years, we have made small improvements and the denim has been developed in a wide variety of materials. In this project, we will introduce several types of denim that are currently on the shelves, along with their special details. Our 5-pocket denim pants are indeed a versatile item that can be used throughout the year regardless of the season.

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Mai Yamamoto is a glass model artist. Yamamoto uses refractions and colors of light on mirror and matte surfaces using her original sense of textures. In her artwork you can see she makes full use of of the tools and cutting techniques used in Edo Kiriko faceted glass. (A Japanese technique from the Edo-period).. From June 4th, a selection of her new works inspired by the seasons, the air and the familiarity of ordinary items that have a personal resonation made in her vision will be available at A&S AOYAMA.

The items introduced on this occasion express the scent of wind and air by the texture of glass. The patterns are made by adding texture to the glass with different degrees of rough-cut touches.

Perfume Bottle
Considering the long times spent at the home these days, this series was created by imagining the air to feel as if you are walking through a forest. This artwork was made to capture the fresh feeling and scents of soil and trees.
¥33,000 (including tax)〜

Incense Stand
A work inspired by natural objects such as nuts and stones. The fine cuts on the surface are reflected in the transparent part on the top surface, and you can enjoy the changes in expression when object is moved.
¥11,000 (including tax)〜

Earth（Accessories case）
A work based on the concept of lands and grounds - “earth.” Supporting all living things, the history of the earth itself is also exists in the stratum. The difference expression of the colors is expressed on the surfaces.
¥22,000 (including tax)〜

• ※ For inquiries, please contact each shop directly or use our contact form.
• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

A blind auction of total 40 works by British ceramic artist Steve Harrison was held at the end of last year, “20 mugs and 20 pots for 2020.” We share with you this special selection made during the lockdown and a personal message from Steve, “I was unable to travel to Japan this year; a visit that has become part of my potting journey. As the home has become a place where we live and work in 2020, I had to use my imagination to find inspiration. Without people, pots have no context, only developing greater significance and deeper meaning through constant use. As a way of saying thank you to all my friends in Japan, I have sent over my best pots of this year.”

A booklet that summarizes these works is now ready to share with you. “20 mugs and 20 pots for 2020” will be on sale at Arts & Science shops from May 14, 2021 (Friday). This is Steve Harrison's third publishment following “Pots” in 2014 and “BIG IN JAPAN” in 2019.

• ※ For inquiries, please contact each shop directly or use our contact form.
• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

Starting April 29, 2021, & SHOP in Tokyo and Kyoto will focus on releasing styles made especially for the rainy weather. "Black" is the key color for this annual rainy season styles. We have chosen our originally developed "typewriter cloth" for clothing, bags, and accessories. The fabric is light and highly durable with water-repellent functions.
We hope these items will help uplift your mood when deciding an outfit on a rainy day. In this timely moment, we will also release an A&S bespoke umbrella from long-established English brand FOX UMBRELLAS, that can be use on both sunny and rainy days.

* Items will be continuously released on our POP-UP SHOP starting April 30th.

Starting April 29, 2021, & SHOP in Tokyo and Kyoto will focus on releasing styles made especially for the rainy weather. "Black" is the key color for this annual rainy season styles. We have chosen our originally developed "typewriter cloth" for clothing, bags, and accessories. The fabric is light and highly durable with water-repellent functions.
We hope these items will help uplift your mood when deciding an outfit on a rainy day. In this timely moment, we will also release an A&S bespoke umbrella from long-established English brand FOX UMBRELLAS, that can be use on both sunny and rainy days.

* Items will be continuously released on our POP-UP SHOP starting April 30th.

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Since its establishment in 1868, the century-old British umbrella brand creates their products by craftsmen who use the original traditional methods. Due to its beautiful appearance and high practicality, the umbrellas continue to be appreciated throughout the world today.

For this presentation, we introduce the A&S bespoke foldable umbrella in triple color panels made for both sunny and rainy weather. Whanghee (bamboo root) is selected for the handle. The handle is characterized by the natural textures and their individual characteristics of the bamboo knots. The regular size is offered in a blue color palette while the small size is made in a beige color palette. A storage bag comes with each item which includes our “FOX UMBRELLAS for A&S” signature. We also recommend to use this umbrella in the sun, as the fabric is equipped with UV cutting functions. This is your versatile umbrella that can be enjoyed on both rainy and sunny days.

• ※ For inquiries, please contact each shop directly or use our contact form.
• ※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.

Semi-custom order event for the bespoke shoe brand〈MARQUESS〉will be held at SHOES and THINGS from April 2nd (Friday) to 30th (Friday).

We accept semi-orders where you can choose the leather and color of your choice from the 8 different styles. Orders for rare special leathers that are not usually made such as crocodile, are available to custom. This season, the side gore slip-ons made by a single piece of leather is also new to the collection.

Our MARQUESS order events are held twice a year seasonally, and this time as well designer Kawaguchi will be present. Kawaguchi will be at the shop for two days, April 24th (Sat) and 25th (Sun). This is a rare opportunity for visitors to consider a personal order while consulting directly with the designer about not only fits but also foot issues. If you already have a pair of MARQUESS shoes purchased at A&S, we would like you to wear them when visiting the shop. Kawaguchi will let you know the condition of your worn-in shoes and give you his personal advice.


【How to request an appointment】
* As a measure to restrictions to prevent the coronavirus infection, semi-custom orders may only be made by appointment only. We thank you for your understanding. For reservations, please click the link below and specify your first and second choices: 2 separate dates and times.

　Click here to make your reservation.　
[Reservation window: March 25th (Thursday) to 15:00 on April 29th (Thursday)]
* Requests are only accepted through the reservation form. Please note, a request through the general contact form on our website will be invalid. *We cannot accept reservations on the day of the event. Please contact us by 15:00 the day before.


【About the Event】
- Maximum capacity: 2 groups of visitors in the shop at one time
- Custom orders are available for women’s styles only.
- Appointment intervals will be limited to 50 minutes.
- Ordered items will be delivered after September 2021.
- Reservations are not required for visitors who do not wish to make a custom order, however depending on the capacity of visitors, walk-in customers may be asked to wait for entry.
- It is mandatory visitors wear a mask, disinfect their hands with the alcohol antiseptics installed at the entrance and we will ask to take your temperature.

• * For details, please contact us the shops directly or through our contact form.

At Arts & Science, based on one of our concepts, “seasonless and genderless”, we are developing items that are standard items, sold mainly at our flagship shop A&S DAIKANYAMA. In this feature, we are sharing two shirts’ styles to elaborate on the design and materials. These are an easy-to-style items that you can enjoy all year round, both for TPOs indoors and out on occasions.

At Arts & Science, based on one of our concepts, “seasonless and genderless”, we are developing items that are standard items, sold mainly at our flagship shop A&S DAIKANYAMA. In this feature, we are sharing two shirts’ styles to elaborate on the design and materials. These are an easy-to-style items that you can enjoy all year round, both for TPOs indoors and out on occasions.

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A&S DAIKANYAMA is one of our flagship shops that specializes in basic items such as our home collections, daily utility items for every day, and seasonless clothing and accessories such as shirts and denim. Here we propose “necessities” in your daily goods that enriches our lifestyles. In addition, we always strive to enhance the unique services of this shop that are upmost and personal for our customers.
We are announcing a new service, following the current initial engraving service on leather accessories, we are starting the embroidery service for initials on handkerchiefs from March 19th. Two types of cotton handkerchiefs are available, and initials can be sewn in gothic or cursive typefaces. The process will take about a month from your order as the craftsmen will carefully hand-embroidery each initial one by one. You can feel the delicate expression and charm that machine embroidery is not able to make.

We also recommend this personalized gift for Mother's Day (May 9th). Please contact the shop staff for details.

A&S DAIKANYAMA is one of our flagship shops that specializes in basic items such as our home collections, daily utility items for every day, and seasonless clothing and accessories such as shirts and denim. Here we propose “necessities” in your daily goods that enriches our lifestyles. In addition, we always strive to enhance the unique services of this shop that are upmost and personal for our customers.
We are announcing a new service, following the current initial engraving service on leather accessories, we are starting the embroidery service for initials on handkerchiefs from March 19th. Two types of cotton handkerchiefs are available, and initials can be sewn in gothic or cursive typefaces. The process will take about a month from your order as the craftsmen will carefully hand-embroidery each initial one by one. You can feel the delicate expression and charm that machine embroidery is not able to make.

We also recommend this personalized gift for Mother's Day (May 9th). Please contact the shop staff for details.

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The 2021 SS collection will be available at A&S flagship shops starting this Friday, February 5th.
Please also take a look at our new releases now available to see online.

→ 2021 SS COLLECTION

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

We will be presenting an exhibition for Sho Bok Si at HIN in Kyoto and OVER THE COUNTER in Tokyo.

“Sajiya” is a project that started in 2018 by Atsushi Sakai. Sakai is a master wood craftsman who sponsors the gallery studio under his other artist name, “Sajiya” in Okayama Prefecture. With the meaning of “a person who works wood into fashion,” Sajiya’s concept goes beyond the perspective of making tools for functionality, and each detail of his woodwork is made to move the heart of the person who uses it. Thinned wood from the olive groves in Okayama is mainly used in his work, and each piece is modeled while he communicates with the different expressions and faces of every different type of wood.

This is Sho Bok Si's second exhibition at Arts & Science, and in addition to the one-of-a-kind items in large and small sizes, size 25 spoons and coffee spoons will be exhibited and available for sale.


【Regulations for the exhibition】
＊Due to the regulations for prevention of the coronavirus, admissions may be restricted to ensure your safety and social distancing.
＊Please wear a mask when you would visit us and disinfect your hands with the alcohol antiseptic solution.
＊We are asking to take all customers temperature using a non-contact infrared thermometer. For customers with temperatures 37.5℃ and over will not be permitted in the stores. We thank you for your understanding.

【How to make you reservation】
Admission is possible without a reservation; however, we may ask you to wait in line. We recommend that you make an appointment prior to your visit. Please read the terms in “Notice of Shopping Appointments” and contact HIN or OVER THE COUNTER shop by e-mail with your request of date and time. We ask you to give “1st and 2nd choices”. The reservation will be confirmed by an email from the store.

※Please be sure to send your reservation directly to the shop email address below. (If you contact us from the contact form on our website, we may take longer to respond).
※Admission is limited to 2 people per reservation.
※If you do not make a reservation, please duly note we may ask you to wait in line.


【Appointment window】
Kyoto：HIN / Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto
Exhibition dates：Fri. 5th February – Sun. 14th February
Reservation window：Wed. 27th January –
E-mail here：hin@arts-science.com

Tokyo：OVER THE COUNTER
Exhibition dates：Fri. 5th March – Sun. 14th March
Reservation window：Fri. 19th February –
E-mail here：over-the-counter@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

At OVER THE COUNTER, we will hold a lottery event for Nakaotakashi’s works made with synthetic resin FRP. This is the brand’s first exhibition in Tokyo.
Including all 15 types of pendant shades that are in the standard collection, trays of various shapes and sizes, and varieties of table lamps are available. All the works have been polished many times, and the translucent texture unique to FRP* is seen in its best form.

*FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics) = Reinforced plastic made of glass fiber hardened with resin. The composition is lightweight yet strong.

Please check below the regulations for the event. We appreciate your cooperation.


【Regulations for the exhibition】
＊Based on the regulations of the new coronavirus prevention, this exhibition will be done by appointment only. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
＊The exhibition items will only be available to show for customers who have made a reservation. We are open for usual business, so you may enter the store at any time, but admission may be restricted to ensure your safety and social distancing.
＊When you come to the store, please wear a mask, disinfect your hands with the alcohol antiseptics installed at the entrance, and we will ask to take your temperature.

【About the lottery】
＊The works in this exhibition will be sold by lottery. Applications are taken at the store.
＊The application period is from Friday, February 5th to Sunday, February 14th, closing at 19:00.
＊Winning applicants will be notified by email or phone by Wednesday, February 17th.

【How to make you reservation】
Please read the terms in “Notice of Shopping Appointments” and contact OVER THE COUNTER shop by e-mail with your request of date and time. We ask you to give “1st and 2nd choices”. The reservation will be confirmed by an email from the store.

※Please be sure to send your reservation directly to the shop email address below. (If you contact us from the contact form on our website, we may take longer to respond).
※Admission is limited to 2 people per reservation.
※If you do not make a reservation, please duly note we may ask you to wait in line.


【Appointment window】
OVER THE COUNTER
Event date：Fri. 5th February – Sun. 14th February
Reservation window：Mon. 25th January
E-mail here：over-the-counter@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

A&S is holding an order event of umbrellas featuring the traditional British brand “FOX UMBRELLAS”.

Staying true to their artisanal technique which has not changed since the brand’s establishment in 1868, British umbrellas made by FOX UMBRELLAS continue to be loved by many around the globe for their exquisite beauty and functionality. During the event, customers are free to select and combine their favorite piece from our exclusive selection of 10 handles and fabrics in 25 colors for women’s and men’s umbrellas. Telescopic umbrellas which can also be used as parasols will also be available for order. The order is scheduled to be ready in around June 2020.

Please come and create your unique umbrella which is sure to make the experience of carrying an umbrella more fun. We look forward to your visit.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment Schedule】
KYOTO：HIN / Arts & Science
Event date：Sun. 3rd January – Sun. 17th January
Appointment requests：from Tue. 22nd December –
Contact (email)：hin@arts-science.com

TOKYO：A&S DAIKANYAMA
Event date：Fri. 22nd January – Sun. 7th February
Appointment requests：from Tue. 22nd December –
Contact (email)：daikanyama@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

The British fragrance brand 〈Perfumer H〉, has been introduced to Japan through Arts & Science exclusively since July, 2020. Following the first collaboration item "Mask First-Aid Kit," we now developed our second collaborative item, "Pillow Spray" made to help enrich spending time at home and to make your night time more relaxing. This new addition will be available from Friday, December 11th at our limited time online POP-UP SHOP and four flagship shops. This is a limited release only available at A&S. Please see the product details from the link below:
https://arts-science.com/en/note/perfumerh3/

In addition, new fragrances of perfumes and candles have now joined our collections at Arts & Science. Please take a chance to visit and try the scents at A&S Aoyama and & SHOP Kyoto. The new fragrances are introduced from the link below:
https://arts-science.com/en/note/perfumerh2/

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

Every December for the last 14 years I have been lucky enough to come to Tokyo to show my collection to friends and clients of Arts & Science. This year will be different, and while I am unable to travel I will still be sending a selection of my new work to Arts & Science for my annual trunk show.

In addition to the unusual diamonds and precious coloured stones that I normally work with I will be presenting a small collection of cabochon cut stones set in 22 carat gold. I am inspired by the ancient English and European royal jewels that were made before cutting techniques allowed faceted stones to be made. Cabochons were often a simply polished pebble from a river bed but when they are set in a jewel they can make a very powerful statement. These beautiful, sculptural stones show colour and lustre in very subtle way that I have always found very appealing.

I will miss coming to Japan more than I can say and hope very much to visit in 2021. My very best wishes to everyone who has been kind enough to come to my trunks shows over the years.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊In order to maintain social distance, the floor will be limited to two groups of customers in the shop at one time, and we will regulate a one hour time restriction for each customer. We appreciate your cooperation.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
＊The designer will not be present at the event

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
TOKYO: A&S AOYAMA
Event date：Fri. 27th November – Tue. 1st December
Appointment requests：from Tue. 24th November –
Contact (email)：arts-2@arts-science.com

KYOTO: A&S KYOTO
Event date：Fri. 4th December – Mon. 7th December
Appointment requests：from Tue. 24th November –
Contact (email)：kyoto@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

We will hold a jewelry custom order event by TENTHOUSANDTHINGS at & SHOP in Tokyo and Kyoto. This is a unique project in which designers Ron and David have traveled to India to work on a collection of original stones with the local craftsmen. At this event, we welcome you to choose your favorite stone with chains or leather straps to make your own one-of-a-kind combination. We will also introduce their new original 2020 collection.

Original stones made in India
The two designers Ron Anderson and David Rees had always a strong connection with natural stones. Even when their concept of making jewelry was first born, it was their fascination of ancient stone beads that drove their passion. From the desire to make their original jewelry by applying a shaped cut to an unprocessed natural stone, they traveled to Jaipur, India. The process takes several months; to make the mold, bring it to a local workshop, and have the stones hand-cut to fit the mold by professional technicians. In these moments, they would sit down next to a skilled stone cutter for long periods of time to have the shapes formed exactly how they imagined. The stone is then polished through several steps. During this process, new ideas will come up, and some were born by developing changes in the molds on the spot.

“By actually going to the locations of the natural stones, we learned the real thrill of being able to developing these stones in the best ways - true to their characteristics,” said the two designers. Please take this opportunity to customize your favorite jewelry with each one-of-a-kind stone.

“Perseverance has been a big word for us this year, to keep going along our path, making things and trying to put more beautiful, special things out into the world. Looking back over the year i think a pause in our routines- even though enforced by the pandemic- has been a good thing, allowing us to proceed more carefully and thoughtfully. Always look for the silver lining.” — Ron Anderson, David Rees


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment Schedule】
TOKYO：& SHOP AOYAMA
Event date：Fri. 27th November – Mon. 30th November
Appointment requests：from Tue. 24th November –
Contact (email)：mens@arts-science.com

KYOTO：& SHOP KYOTO
Event date：Fri. 4th December – Mon. 7th December
Appointment requests：from Tue. 24th November –
Contact (email)：andshop@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

With reliable handiwork,〈Hakimono Sekizuka〉creates traditional Japanese inspired designs that look beautiful and are also comfortable to wear. We are holding a reception and an exhibition for & SHOP in Tokyo and Kyoto. Their unique proposal is the introduction of leather socks and footwear as a combination to be dressed together.

With reliable handiwork,〈Hakimono Sekizuka〉creates traditional Japanese inspired designs that look beautiful and are also comfortable to wear. We are holding a reception and an exhibition for & SHOP in Tokyo and Kyoto. Their unique proposal is the introduction of leather socks and footwear as a combination to be dressed together.

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We have introduced 〈amachi〉 at A&S from Fall / Winter 2018. This year have a special in-store installation of knitwear from amachi. × Kurina Ninomiya - a continuing collaborative project from last year. The collection expresses a unique perception of the world, based on an observation from nature, along with the reinvention of the displayed space. We will start with a presentation done at & SHOP AOYAMA from Friday, October 16th, and then tour to showcase at & SHOP KYOTO.

We have introduced 〈amachi〉 at A&S from Fall / Winter 2018. This year have a special in-store installation of knitwear from amachi. × Kurina Ninomiya - a continuing collaborative project from last year. The collection expresses a unique perception of the world, based on an observation from nature, along with the reinvention of the displayed space. We will start with a presentation done at & SHOP AOYAMA from Friday, October 16th, and then tour to showcase at & SHOP KYOTO.

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Semi-custom order event for the bespoke shoe brand ＜MARQUESS＞ will be held at SHOES and THINGS for one month from October 1st. This time for the first time in Tokyo, we will introduce the ready-made shoes of "Felling", which are reputable for its simplicity and beautiful silhouettes.

At the same time, we also accept semi-custom orders where you can choose from eight different designs and the leather color of your preference. Designer Kawaguchi will be in the store for two days, October 24th (Sat) and 25th (Sun). Please take this valuable opportunity to consult with Kawaguchi directly about your individual fits.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, all appointments must be confirmed ahead of time. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
＊Maximum capacity: 2 visitors in the shop at one time
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
＊Orders are available for women’s sizes only
＊Delivery of orders will take place in March, 2021

【How to request an appointment】
Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames to SHOES and THINGS by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
SHOES and THINGS
Event date：Thu. 1st October – Sat. 31st October
Appointment requests：from Mon. 28th September –
Contact (email)：arts-shoes@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

“ikken” is a unit that integrates a design room and a furniture workshop, established in Kyoto in 2014. We will hold their first furniture order reception at ARTS & SCIENCE. We will introduce about 18 different styles of furniture at HIN in Kyoto from Friday, October 2nd and at A&S Daikanyama in Tokyo from Friday, October 16th.

ikken is a unit of two professionals, first-class architect Takato Yoshida and furniture artist Kiyo Yamanaka, who were classmates in the department of architecture at their university. ikken was established in Kyoto in 2014 and directed the architectural design of A&S HIN which opened in 2016. Yoshida studied under architect Yoshifumi Nakamura, and Yamanaka studied under Shigefumi Abe who works on furniture for Lemming house. The year before the establishment of ikken, Yoshida partnered and worked very closely with Hitoshi Onishi, a furniture artist in Kyoto.
Yoshida is mainly in charge of the design, Yamanaka is in charge of producing built-in furniture such as kitchens, and their collaboration with Onishi involves his furniture craftmanship of items such as chairs and tables. A unit also responsible for total space design, ikken always has in mind the harmony of the furniture and architectural space they will reside in.

At this event, the main feature are the furniture pieces that ikken Yoshida selected especially for A&S, one in particular is the *Washi (Japanese-paper) cabinet made by the request of Sonya Park, the owner of ARTS & SCIENCE. The item was creative direction was completed through many repeated discussions between Park and ikken. There will also be various samples on display such as chairs and foldable tables, shelves and coat racks, and special orders can be made with your preferred type of wood and colors. Please take the time to enjoy the exhibition space itself as well, where playful children's chairs and wooden house toys will also be presented.

Up until today, ikken has solely produced custom-made furniture. We welcome you to experience this new type of presentation exclusive to ARTS & SCIENCE.

*「Washi cabinet」will only be on display at A&S Daikanyama.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment Schedule】
KYOTO：HIN / Arts & Science
Event date：Fri. 2nd October – Sun. 11th October
Appointment requests：from Fri. 24th September –
Contact (email)：hin@arts-science.com

TOKYO：A&S DAIKANYAMA
Event date：Fri. 16th October – Sun. 25th October
Appointment requests：from Fri. 24th September –
Contact (email)：daikanyama@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.
  
  Photography by Hideya Amemiya

Artist, calligrapher, and potter Kenichi Takanaka’s exhibition, featuring works from his new theme - “Takanaka Space Defense Force,” will be held at two locations, Tokyo and Kyoto.

In addition to Takanaka’s ceramics and large scale painted and inlay pottery, he will also release a publication of four-frame comics. Please also enjoy our A&S special collaboration items including handkerchiefs printed with his crayon drawings, and hanging scrolls of his new works. We welcome you to come and enjoy the one and only world of Kenichi Takanaka on display.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
KYOTO：HIN / Arts & Science
Event date：Fri. 18th September – Sun. 27th September
Appointment requests：from Fri. 4th September –
Contact (email)：hin@arts-science.com

TOKYO：OVER THE COUNTER
Event date：Thu. 1st October – Sun. 11th October
Appointment requests：from Fri. 4th September –
Contact (email)：over-the-counter@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

From tomorrow, Friday, Sept.4th the AW20 collection will begin its lineup at our shops.

This season we will introduce the Autumn and Winter collections in order on our official webpage and SNS. We will begin with the first selection of items available in-shop for September and October.
We look forward to sharing the launch with you tomorrow.

→ 2020 Autumn Collection

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

From Friday, Sept.11th 2020 ~ for three days, we will be holding ＜Handmadeness＞ a trunk show for jewelry brand, Judy Geib Plus Alpha at A&S AOYAMA.
The intricate and detailed craftwork of designer Judy Geib’s items reflect her method of creation. It is as if you can see her journey of creation and movement of hands in her unique forms of original jewellery.
A presentation of items includes a necklace made in a motif of branches, a striped agate earring, and more selections of Geib’s one-of-a-kind “handmadeness.” Please take this opportunity to come an explore the Judy Geib Plus Alpha universe.



【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, there is the possibility there will be an entry restriction/waiting time.
＊Maximum capacity: 2 visitors in the shop at one time
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
＊The designer will not be present at the event

【Appointments will be prioritized】
Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event, however we will prioritize visitors with appointments in case the maximum capacity is reached. Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames to A&S AOYAMA by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
A&S AOYAMA
Event date：Fri. 11th September – Sun. 13th September
Appointment requests：from Wed. 2nd September –
Contact (email)：arts-2@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

For the first time in two years, we will hold a semi-custom order event for ＜Le Yucca’s＞ at SHOES and THINGS.

Le Yucca's shoes are designed in mind with a thorough understanding of the structure of the foot. The attractive characteristics of the shoes lies not only in the beautiful form, but also in the surprising comfort and the ease of wear. Enzo Bonafè, a long-established workshop in Italy, creates each pair of shoes with extraordinary care using an old-fashioned method that does not include adhesives.

In addition to our semi-custom orders, we are offering a preorder opportunity for new styles of Le Yucca's SS21 collection and a special collaboration of pumps for A&S. The collaboration style has a deep slit in the front, and is inspired by a classical design that combines a soft rounded feminine silhouette with a thick piled leather heel. Bolognese (bag-sewn) McKay manufacturing method is used for the sole to create a good bend and fit to the feet.
Please find this occasion to choose your own unique pair of shoes and experience the comfortable fit known to Le Yucca's. We look forward to receiving your appointment request.


【About the Event】
＊Due to the pandemic circumstances of COVID-19, all appointments must be confirmed ahead of time. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
＊Maximum capacity: 2 visitors in the shop at one time
＊When entering, we ask visitors to have a face mask on and use our antiseptics at our entrance
＊The designer will not be present at the event
＊Orders are available for women’s sizes only
＊Delivery of orders will take place in May, 2021

【How to request an appointment】
Please see our “Appointment Request” page, and send your request of two time frames to SHOES and THINGS by email. We will send back your confirmation by email.

※Please send your appointment request to the following shop contact by email. (If you send a request through our contact form on our official web page, there may delay to confirm your request.）
※For walk-ins on the day of the event, please be aware there may be a restriction to entry/waiting time.

【Appointment schedule】
SHOES and THINGS
Event date：Thu. 10th September – Tue. 29th September
Appointment requests：from Mon. 24th August –
Contact (email)：arts-shoes@arts-science.com

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

From Friday, August 7th to Thursday, September 3rd 2020, we are presenting ＜noguchi BIJOUX＞ at our A&S Marunouchi shop. In this collection, each piece is a unique, one-of-a-kind. Variations of rings, necklaces, and earrings are available. We welcome you to visit this special occasion.

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

OVER THE COUNTER is hosting an exhibition featuring the woodcraft artist, Tomoya Arai.

Hand carved lacquered chestnut black bowl with plateau and lye dyed hatchet carved plain chestnut wood bowl featuring bold blade marks and hollows: together with these two contrasting bowls, fukiurushi (wiped lacquer) works such as spoons and cups will be showcased at the exhibition. “It made me change the way how I create and I was able to enjoy every process of the creation.” Arai’s words convey his strong will towards expression. Please come and see his various works with multifaceted charms.

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

For the second time in Tokyo, SHOES and THINGS will be hosting a semi-order event featuring the bespoke shoe brand, MARQUESS.

During the event, customers are free to choose their favorite leather, color and design among 8 styles which include the brand’s new “DURHUM” loafers, oxford shoes and chukka boots. The designer will be present at the store on two days: March 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun). It is a rare opportunity where you can discuss with the designer to create your own piece. The ready-to-wear version of the brand’s latest “DURHUM” loafers will also be available at CORNER in Kyoto. We look forward to your visit.


※The event will be upon reservation on March 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun). Please contact SHOES and THINGS (customers are welcome to see the collection without any reservation but please note that customer with reservation will be prioritized during peak hours).

We also invite you to take a look at our article featuring the brand.
→ Behind the Scenes — MARQUESS

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.

HIN / Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto is holding an exhibition of works by the metalsmith, Naho Kamada.

The exhibition will focus on works in pure silver such as spoons decorated with ancient beads from the era of Mesopotamian Civilization, as well as exclusively made sukkara (Korean spoon), flower vases, and small boxes in pure silver. Please come and take a look at Kamada’s exquisite everyday items which give off a soft allure and were created by careful forging process. We look forward to seeing you there.

• ※ Please contact our stores or send us a message via “contact form” for any inquiries.
• ※ Please note that some pieces may not be available due to its limited production.

Yaser Shaw’s collection of hand spun, hand woven and hand stitched pashmina stoles made from traditional techniques of Kashmir - region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent - will be available at A&S Aoyama and several other A&S stores from Saturday, February 15th.

The original pashmina material is extremely delicate and cannot withstand the pressure caused by machines. By carefully spinning and weaving these materials, they eventually acquire a natural texture which creates an exquisite drape and softness once you put them on. Also, the key to Shaw’s diverse design lies in the meticulous embroidery which is sought after not only by women but also by men. Sophisticated patterns are exquisitely created without adding any stress on the material.

Please come and select your favorite piece among our collection which we handpicked in India. We look forward to your visit.