A&S Home Collection consists from daily items for bedrooms and bathrooms. In this feature, we focus on cotton and linen towels created exclusively by A&S.

A&S Home Collection consists from daily items for bedrooms and bathrooms. In this feature, we focus on cotton and linen towels created exclusively by A&S.

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Hisae Higuchi is a bookbinding artist who inherits the craft of artisanal binding called reliure. Following her AT THE CORNER solo-exhibition which took place last December in Tokyo, we bring you a new exhibition titled “BUREAU / 書斎“ at HIN Arts & Science Nijodori Kyoto.

The new exhibition will feature her works starting from Japanese paperback sized agendas and leather-bound notebooks in various sizes. Semi-custom order will also be available in a limited quantity. While we wait for the launch of the exhibition, please come and visit our stores for our selection of stationary, writing tool and agenda to accompany your daily lives.

The artist is scheduled to be present at the venue on Sunday, April 28th & Monday, 29th.

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From Friday April 12th to Sunday April 21st, AT THE CORNER will be hosting our very first solo-exhibition of the glass artist, Masao Kozumi.

Kozumi uses a traditional method dating from the Edo period (between 17th and 19th century) as his model for the creation process. His works evoke a unique green color and a fluctuation due to iron in the glass material. The greatest emphasis which Kozumi puts on his work is that they should be Japanese glasses which match the Japanese table which focus on the “preparation”. In this exhibition where Kozumi’s elegant works with antique allure come together, we will also focus on his new “Glass Onggi” which feature glass vessels glazed in pale colors. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Wallets in various styles including our classic “Jabara Wallet” are available in different leathers and designs for this season. Please come and experience them at our stores.

Wallets in various styles including our classic “Jabara Wallet” are available in different leathers and designs for this season. Please come and experience them at our stores.

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Basic Line is our collection which A&S have been long pursuing with our concept: free from season and gender. This feature will focus on our new work coat which we have been producing through various improvements since 2012.

Basic Line is our collection which A&S have been long pursuing with our concept: free from season and gender. This feature will focus on our new work coat which we have been producing through various improvements since 2012.

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“DOWN THE STAIRS”, the store where we present our idea of “food”, will be coming back for a reopening from Saturday, April 27th 2019.

By adding new elements, we strive to create a place for our customers to enjoy in their everyday lives. We look forward to seeing you there.

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In this feature, we bring you our March delivery items made from woven patterned fabrics which go well with our spring/summer ethnic styles.

In this feature, we bring you our March delivery items made from woven patterned fabrics which go well with our spring/summer ethnic styles.

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Following last year, “AT THE CORNER” welcomes the wood carving artist, Tomoya Arai for his exhibition and sales event.

Arai is an autodidact in the handling of wood and lacquer. His creative process is full of originality and freedom. While his works such as bowls and spoons feature scars made during the carving process, each piece have a rough yet refined allure. His works are made to serve as “tools” for the everyday life and each piece is unique. During his time away from his creative process, Arai plows the field and enjoys living with what nature offers him. Please do not miss this chance to see his collection.
We look forward to your visit.

The artist is scheduled to be present at the venue on Saturday, March 23rd.

「I enjoy using my froe to carve wood. The rackety “me” disappears as a serene “me” takes over its place but once the rackety children come the rackety “me” returns, that’s when my wife comes by and remarks: it’s nice to see you guys having such a good time.」 — Tomoya Arai

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For our very first time, HIN Arts&Science Nijodori Kyoto is hosting a personal exhibition featuring the potter, Adam Silverman. After working as the studio director at HEATH CERAMICS in California, Silverman has been energetically creating his own works which feature lava-like texture and original shapes which bring forth the uniqueness of his universe. Including bowls which he created for the first time in several years, the exhibition will also feature works which are filled with functionality. We look forward to your visit.

"The work in this show celebrates the physical: Materials from the earth, geometry, chemistry and physical processes...all with a goal of seeking the metaphysical." — Adam Silverman

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During the two days between Saturday March 16th and 17th, OVER THE COUNTER presents its annual “Ishikawa Garment Brush Demonstration Sale Event”. We welcome the brush artisan Mr. Kazuo Ishikawa who will demonstrate his creation process. Mr. Ishikawa will also share his advice on the use his brushes and their care methods. Participants will also have the opportunity to directly speak with Mr. Ishikawa for any questions. In this era of abundant fabrics and their variations, please do not miss this chance to get a rare insight about “how to properly take care” of your garments in accordance to the material. We look forward to your visit.

*Mr. Ishikawa will be present at the store between noon till 17pm during the two days.

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“SHOES and THINGS” in Tokyo and “CORNER” in Kyoto will host a pattern-order event featuring items using crocodile leathers. Including new shapes, we bring you a selection of pieces which can be enjoyed throughout your “daily life”.

At A&S, we work with a Japanese traditional tanner who specializes in reptile leathers. Each leather is created by the tanner with more than 50 processes including tanning, dyeing and finishing which takes about 3 months. For the finishing process, a globally rare process is used to create leathers with softer textures. Being richly oiled to the core, each leather has an allure which deepens with continued use which is characteristic to A&S. Due to the uniqueness of the material itself, there are only about 20 companies worldwide who can handle them. Please come and experience the texture of crocodile leather carefully tanned by skilled artisans over time.

*Leathers used to make these items are imported in accordance to the Washington Convention. Not limited to leathers, all other parts will be put to use.
*Ordered items will take about 6 months until they are ready.

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“amachi.”, the men’s apparel brand created by the designer Yoshimoto Amachi, has been part of our collection from the previous season. For the 2019SS season, we bring you a new experiment focusing on “A&S items created from amachi.’s perspective” together with a collaboration project titled “Re SERIES” which feature items using original stitching. We also introduce you to amachi.’s original collection “amachi. Collection 004 — Plant Succession”.

In the coming collaboration, we express a unique world, which originates from the observation of plants, through the use of space. The event will take place concurrently at &SHOP in Tokyo and Kyoto.

“amachi.”, the men’s apparel brand created by the designer Yoshimoto Amachi, has been part of our collection from the previous season. For the 2019SS season, we bring you a new experiment focusing on “A&S items created from amachi.’s perspective” together with a collaboration project titled “Re SERIES” which feature items using original stitching. We also introduce you to amachi.’s original collection “amachi. Collection 004 — Plant Succession”.

In the coming collaboration, we express a unique world, which originates from the observation of plants, through the use of space. The event will take place concurrently at &SHOP in Tokyo and Kyoto.

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This season’s collection features pants in various fabrics. Together with new styles, we focus on three styles which we selected from our rich collection. Please come and experience them at our stores.

This season’s collection features pants in various fabrics. Together with new styles, we focus on three styles which we selected from our rich collection. Please come and experience them at our stores.

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Newly launched SS collection items are arriving at A&S stores. In this feature, we focus on three models of coats which will be available this month. Please come and experience them at our stores.

Newly launched SS collection items are arriving at A&S stores. In this feature, we focus on three models of coats which will be available this month. Please come and experience them at our stores.

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Since the opening of A&S Daikanyama in 2018, we have been focusing on the axis of “home” and “basic” to present our classic items - pajamas, inner wears, daily goods including towels and items for bedrooms and bathrooms – which are made to be enjoyed regardless of season or age.

In this issue, we introduce you to “Ankle 5 Pocket Denim Pants”, our denim pants which can be worn throughout the year.

Since the opening of A&S Daikanyama in 2018, we have been focusing on the axis of “home” and “basic” to present our classic items - pajamas, inner wears, daily goods including towels and items for bedrooms and bathrooms – which are made to be enjoyed regardless of season or age.

In this issue, we introduce you to “Ankle 5 Pocket Denim Pants”, our denim pants which can be worn throughout the year.

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2019SS collection will be available at A&S stores starting from Friday, February 1st.

Along with an ethnic allure, the new collection features items with detailed stitch work, embroidery and Indian nuances created by madras check and Bengala dye to bring you a collection elevated by the colors of spices and herbs such as cumin, turmeric, parsley and mint.

Our unique and voluminous silhouettes created by widening the sides and shoulders and items featuring flat patterns will be there together with items made from light fabrics which will be perfect for the hot and humid Japanese summer. Please come and experience them at our stores.

A&S staffs will be looking forward to seeing you soon.

→ 2019 SS COLLECTION

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“At first glance, it is basic and modest but it has an elegance. Such was my ideal shoe which I wanted to craft.” Mr. Shoji Kawaguchi said.
Mr. Kawaguchi is the founder of “MARQUESS”, the bespoke shoe brand in Ginza. After working at prestigious English shoe brands such as “Foster & Son” and “Edward Green”, he has earned a reputation as a highly skilled artisan both in Japan and abroad. What Mr. Kawaguchi created for “ARTS&SCIENCE” was a collection of ready-to-wear women’s shoes. Working mainly with men’s bespoke shoes, what triggered Mr. Kawaguchi to craft women’s shoes? We bring you a feature issue titled “Behind the Scenes” to find out why.

“At first glance, it is basic and modest but it has an elegance. Such was my ideal shoe which I wanted to craft.” Mr. Shoji Kawaguchi said.
Mr. Kawaguchi is the founder of “MARQUESS”, the bespoke shoe brand in Ginza. After working at prestigious English shoe brands such as “Foster & Son” and “Edward Green”, he has earned a reputation as a highly skilled artisan both in Japan and abroad. What Mr. Kawaguchi created for “ARTS&SCIENCE” was a collection of ready-to-wear women’s shoes. Working mainly with men’s bespoke shoes, what triggered Mr. Kawaguchi to craft women’s shoes? We bring you a feature issue titled “Behind the Scenes” to find out why.

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From Friday February 1st to Thursday 28th, “SHOES and THINGS” will host a semi-order event of women’s ready-to-wear shoes featuring the bespoke shoe brand “MARQUESS”. The event marks our new engagement between “MARQUESS” and “ARTS&SCIENCE” which began last year at “CORNER” in Kyoto.

During the 2 days of Saturday February 9th and Sunday 10th, the designer Mr. Kawaguchi will be present at the store. Exclusive leathers not available in the standard lineup will also be there for you to choose from. Please do not miss this rare occasion where you can discuss with the designer to create your very own pair.

* Saturday February 9th and Sunday 10th will be limited to customers with appointments. To make your reservation, please call “SHOES and THINGS”.
(All are welcome to take a look at the collection but please kindly note that in peak hours, the service will be limited to customers with reservations)

Please take a look at our article featuring the collection.
→ Behind the Scenes — MARQUESS

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Faye Toogood’s installation “THE FORAGER”, which took place at A&S in 2017, was highly acclaimed. From Friday February 8th to Sunday February 24th, AT THE CORNER will present an exhibition / order event featuring “Roly-Poly” chairs.

In advance to the opening, let us take a glance at Faye Toogood’s creative works and see where it all began.

Faye Toogood’s installation “THE FORAGER”, which took place at A&S in 2017, was highly acclaimed. From Friday February 8th to Sunday February 24th, AT THE CORNER will present an exhibition/order event featuring “Roly-Poly” chairs.

In advance to the opening, let us take a glance at Faye Toogood’s creative works and see where it all began.

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From Sunday January 13th 2019, art books selected by “POST”, the bookshop in Ebisu, Tokyo will come together at &SHOP KYOTO.

The event will feature works from “Edition Maeght” which was established in 1973 as the publishing division of the historic Galerie Maeght in France. For the event, we bring you the art magazine “Derrière le miroir” and works by the artist Warja Lavater, who is famous for creating books bound in accordion-style.

All works featured in the exhibition are highly artistic pieces in lithography. Please come and experience them at our store. We look forward to your visit.

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Antonello Tedde, the creator behind bags using traditional hand woven fabrics from the Italian island of Sardinia, will be launching a new collection of home accessories titled “ANTOTE”.

OVER THE COUNTER brings you a preview of the new collection together with an order event where you can select your own pattern and yarn (available in 30 colors) for seat cushions, mats and rugs. Please come and select your favorite piece to enliven your everyday life. We look forward to seeing you at the store.

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For the second time, ARTS&SCIENCE will be presenting an order event of furniture in collaboration with the woodworking artist, Masashi Ifuji at our two stores in Tokyo and Kyoto.

From mizuya tansu* to ornamental drawers, the event will feature drawers that can be customized depending on where and how you would like to use them. The event will also feature new collection of vegetable-dyed oval boxes and a series of mirrors including cheval mirrors. Please come and order your very own furniture to match your needs. We look forward to your visit.

*mizuya tansu: Japanese traditional cupboards and furniture used in kitchens

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Allow us to announce that between January 4th and 27th, the jewelry from 〈noguchi〉 will line the A&S Kyoto store. You will be able to find more wider variety of rings, earrings, and necklaces compared to the usual product lines. Please drop by and see them for yourselves.

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In this feature, we introduce you to ARTS&SCIENCE Daikanyama which opened its door on Saturday, November 3rd 2018. We bring you with some images and introduction about the store concept and its lineup.

In this feature, we introduce you to ARTS&SCIENCE Daikanyama which opened its door on Saturday, November 3rd 2018. We bring you with some images and introduction about the store concept and its lineup.

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Thank you for your continued support and interest towards ARTS&SCIENCE. From December 1st 2018, AT THE CORNER will be closed every Monday during the exhibition period. Please find the closure dates for December.

Closure dates: Monday December 3rd, 10th, 17th
* We will be open on the national holiday of 24th.

Thank you for your understanding.

This year, we welcome William Welstead for the 12th trunkshow at A&S.

Starting with A&S Aoyama, the trunkshow will travel to A&S Kyoto and A&S Marunouchi to present the latest collection at three venues. Gemstone rings featuring colored stones, necklace and bracelet from “Nizam” diamond series and eternity rings in extraordinary cuts are all part of the collection. At A&S Aoyama, the designer William Welstead will be present to welcome and to meet our customers. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Handmade stoles by “Yaser Shaw” are coming to A&S Aoyama and &SHOP KYOTO from Friday, November 16th. Yaser Shaw’s pure handmade pashmina stoles are all handspun, handwoven and handstitched using the traditional techniques of Kashmir, India. The rich collection featuring embroidered pieces will also include exclusive pieces with A&S tastes. We look forward to your visit.

Please come and enjoy the exquisite texture of pashmina at our stores.

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Reliure is a traditional bookbinding technique where a bookbinder puts his/her skill in rebinding a temporary bound book with the request of a booklover. Even in the era of mass printed machine-bound books, this technique continues through this day. In the exhibition “CAHIERS”, whose title is taken from the French word for “notebooks”, we will be exhibiting Higuchi’s works. Her works will also be available for sale. Each of the 14 notebooks created with respect to 14 personalities ranging from painter, architect, dancer, mathematician and travelling violinist is made from different paper and leather collected from various parts of Europe exclusively for this event which makes each piece unique.

Ranging from diary, guestbook to sketchbook, please come and enjoy the profound universe of Higuchi’s works where each notebook becomes a book with the passing of time.

SPECIAL EVENT !
From Friday December 7th to Thursday 13th, the event will also feature exclusive jewelries made by Marie-Hélène de Taillac. Please don’t miss this opportunity where colorful jewelry meets extraordinary notebooks bound in leather.

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New Year’s decoration by the florist “Mitate” is coming back to A&S. We have a wide selection ranging from modern kadomatsu* to tricolor waramochi** set in A&S exclusive lacquerware to newest decorations featuring Chinese twelve zodiacs and musubi yanagi*** in a special vase made by “Konbu Kanamono” in Kyoto. Please come and enjoy the latest collection to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

*kadomatsu: gate decorations with pine branches
** waramochi: sweet paste made from straws
***musubi yanagi: decorations made from willow trees

Mitate’s items will be available at HIN Arts & Science in Kyoto and OVER THE COUNTER in Tokyo. We look forward to your visit.

※ Please note that period when Mitate’s items are available are different between Kyoto and Tokyo.

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Holiday ornaments from “Vintage by Crystal” are coming back to Over the Counter!

As we wait for the arrival of the holiday season, about 200 pieces will be available from Friday, November 16th in advance to the launch of our holiday collection. From Santa Claus to angels and animals, ornaments made from handspun cotton, vintage parts and nuts are all here. Each piece is filled with handcrafted warmth and charming expression. Please come and see them at our store.

* Other items from our holiday collection will be available at A&S stores from Friday, November 23rd.

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