New in town: (ki:ts) London Shop - selected by Japanese and British Brands

Shop from the best small and independent brands from across the UK and Japan

 

 

Located just a stone’s throw from Selfridges on Duke Street, our concept shop features (ki:ts)’s range of handmade leather handbags and accessories, along with a curated edit of eclectic products from independent brands from across the UK and Japan. From premium accessories, high-quality denim and handcrafted woven scarves to British skincare products and so much more, you’re guaranteed to find something special for your friends, family or yourself!

 

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Featuring the best in Japanese and British design, fashion, homeware, tableware, bath goods, cookware, perfume, ceramics and pottery.

 

Utsuwa Iroiro

Selected the best Japanese Mug from top pottery and artists. All products are expertly crafted by artisans in Japan. Perfect for your everyday life, or for entertaining.

Japanese Ceramic Collection

Socks

Offers a selection of various Japanese socks, perfect for gifts. Featuring brands like ROTOTO, Flexor, and Yuito, and more.

Scarf

Offers a selection of various Japanese scarves, perfect for chilly days. Featuring brands like NUNO and FUJI GAUZE for a blend of style and warmth.

Incense

Curated selection of Japanese incense, perfect for moments of relaxation and meditation. Featuring brands like hibi and HA KO, along with a variety of incense holders to complete your experience.

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Beauty

ffers a curated selection of beauty items from Japanese and UK brands, including kassa (gua sha) tools, scalp brushes, soaps, and more.

 

Clothes

Offers a curated selection of clothing, including jackets, coats, shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, trousers, tops, underwear, and more. Discover pieces from Sillage, WWS, and other select brands. 

 

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Bags

Our original leather bags are made in England.Offers Cross-body Bag, Barrel Bag, Canvas Bag, and more. 

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Japanese brands:

• 公長齋小菅(Kochosai Kosuga) : Bamboo products founded in the Kyoto region in 1898.
• TANAKA : New-York based clothing brand influenced by art & nature in Japan. 
• THROW: Luxury scarves, wraps and throws from Japan.
• 久右エ門(Kyuemon) : Ceramic filter made with impeccable craftsmanship from Aritayaki.
• @aroma : Wide range of natural aromas from Tokyo.
• uka : For busy men and woman with high standards and little time. Hair and body care, the natural and organic nail oils.
• LOVE CHROME : From tradition to innovation, Japanese chrome.
• THING FABRICS : Made with the Finest Japanese fabrics, called Imabari pile fabrics. T-shirts and hand towels.
• KINTO : Japanese brand aspiring to create products that enrich your everyday life.
• 暮らしの香り(Kurashi no Kaori) : New Japanese fragrance brand, started in 2021.
• hibi : Natural “aroma” for 10 minutes every day.
• MERI : Zori (room shoes) are made using skills passed down from the previous generations in Northeastern Japan, and one craftsperson is only able to make two to three pairs a day.
• decka : Socks that complement every expression of style, personality, and spirit.
• metaphys : Design consortium brand.
• suwada : Cutting tools for the highest quality manicure.
• 炭谷三郎商店 (Sumitani Saburo Shoten) : Exquisite tools enrich the lives of those who use them
• WWS : Work Wear Suit / unisex / machine washable/ water repellent. 
• nuno : Japanese fabric / blend the traditional and the contemporary.
• soil : Quickly dried bath mat & soap dish using diatomaceous earth.
• MAKANAI : "Japanese Beauty Secret" It can feel the two mysterious atmosphere in day and night time.
• Syouryu : The proprietary brand of Shimatani Syouryu Koubou, a workshop that has been a specialist manufacturer of orin bowl gongs for Buddhist temples since its establishment in 1909.
• FUJI GAUZE : Offers premium Banshu weave fabrics and products dyed with their meticulous in-house technique,"Banshu-dye." 
  
• 松久永助紙店 ( Matsuhisa Eisuke Kamiten) : Founded in 1876, Mino-washi brand.
• EKATO. : in the age of the 100-year life, bring out your own beauty for years to come falling love your skin with EKATO.
• 52 BY HIKARU MATSUMURA : This is the new life product brand that challenges “Experimental design” founded by Hikaru Matsumura in 2018.
• HA KO : This unique leaf-shaped incense is the first and only washi paper incense. They are handcrafted by a family-run business with a history of over 120 years located in beautiful Awaji island, which is known as the birthplace of Japanese incense culture.
• 薫寿堂 (KUNJUDO) : Founded over 120 years ago in Awaji iland, from the original birthplace of incense. 
• BLACK LETTERS : Their product is made from “megumi” which is from nature in Chichibu, Japan.
• Yu-ito : Japanese knit brand that spins the material of the future.
• YAMAtune : Japanese outdoor socks brand that would naturally blend into our lives.
• Flexor : The socks will loosen muscles and help restore your natural posture, supporting the improvement of your body style.
• Akita Craft : Magewappa / Kawatsura Shikki / Kabazaiku ( Cherry Bark Craftwork) / Oketaru (Japanese Barrel)
• Sendai Tansu Cooperative : Sendai Tansu were originally made in around the mid-19th century for samurai to store their swords and cloaks.
• ROTOTO : Socks / Scarf / Beanie / ROTOTO socks are produced in NARA prefecture of Japan.
• Sillage :  Tokyo-based brand Sillage launched in 2018 by Nicolas Yuthanan Chalmeau is here to challenge the traditional silhouettes and develop recognizable wardrobe comfort classics that will be the refresher for your essentials.
• IMAI DARUMA NAYA : Daruma made entirely by hand in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, where more than 80% of these Japanese lucky charms are produced and is a No.1 producer of Daruma in Japan.
• Kawatsura Shikki : Kawatsura lacquerware, hailing from Kawatsura region in Akita Japan, is known for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
• aito Seisakusho : A Cheerful Mug in Japan. The concept of aito Seisakusho is "to make everyday "eating" more enjoyable. "
• fuuu : Fuuu is not bound by conventional values but aims to create products that are close to daily life and that fit into modern society and local communities.
• KUTANI BITOUEN : With a century-long history, aims to create contemporary and beloved Kutani ware for both Japanese and international audiences. 
• Minobunzangama : ‘More people with something that's been properly handled.’
• SOUZYU-EN  : Founded in 1953. It focuses on the harmony between nature and human life, offering modern designs that are simple yet warm.
• Tomomi Kamoshita  : Creates ceramics and three-dimensional artworks focused on her beautiful color and fine shapes at her studio in Tokyo.
• Yoshiko Osada : Creating ceramics characterized by marbling and carving out. 
• Kouungama  :  The kiln produces mainly bowls, plates, teacups, and other tableware using the Karatsu method.
• sayado wadagama  : a pottery studio based in Mashiko, Japan, renowned for its ability to seamlessly blend traditional Japanese pottery techniques with contemporary design.
• Margaret SMITH  : Timeless Elegance in Heirloom Pearl Jewellery founded in 2022.
• 翠華園 谷村弥三路 (Suikaen Tanimura Yasaburo) : Yasaburo Tanimura upholds the legacy of Chasen making, blending time-honored techniques with unmatched craftsmanship.
• J.J. Mercer  : Blending British and Japanese creativity, the brand tells the story of a fictional traveler—John Jack Mercer—whose adventures around the world inspire each collection.
• &INCENSE  :  &INCENSE blends centuries-old Japanese incense craftsmanship with contemporary aromatherapy and mindfulness practices. 

British brands:

• Harvest : Organic, ethical and simple skincare handmade in Birmingham.
• Bar Jewellery : Contemporary jewellery brand, every piece is made in London to reduce its carbon footprint.
• Dor & Tan : Contemporary ceramics tableware handcrafted in St Ives with locally sourced Cornish clay.
• Black Score : Capsule collection with (ki:ts) T-shirts, sweatshirts and wine bags. 
• a conscious edit : Created to help unify the mind with the intuition of the body.
• GALLIVANT : An award-winning indie perfume maker from London, founded and created by Nick Steward.
• Laboratory Perfumes : British scent specialists Laboratory Perfumes was founded by Aaron Firth in 2011.
• mariko tsuchiyama : Hand crafted jewellery using pearls cultured in farms from her home town.
• SEARCH & DESTORY : Cult Vintage Boutique located in East London.
• PASSARELLA DEATH SQUAD : Founded in 2004 by artist & musician Danny Broddle, London based Passarella Death Squad is the complete aesthetic experience encompassing clothing, music and art. 
• The Printer’s Devil : Stephen designs and uses his own blocks inspired by centuries old techniques, processes and the culture of wood block printing.
• Brit Bones : Created by an artist Brit Bones. The quotes and illustrations support and encourage you.
• OLIVIA TAYLOR : Handmade sustainable jewellery inspired by Japanese architecture
• NEANDERTAL : Fragrance for modern human. Hand in London, UK.
• Sarah Baker : Independent luxury fragrance brand based in London.
• Gabar : A Mayanmar & UK rooted mind-body beauty brand.
• KAYLL : A fusion of designer Jessica Kayll's love of travel with her hand-painted textile design.
• Kaoru Pottery  : A new Japanese potter in London which make contemporary handmade bowls, plates, cups and various things.
• Pelegrims : Low intervention skincare using exess grapes from Westwell Wines in Kent, England 
• VI/NYL : VI/NYL’s aim is to become a platform to bring out experiences essential to music and culture audiences today through on-and-offline activities. 

Special thanks:

• VITSOE : Our shop shelving by Vitsoe, designed by Dieter Rams in 1960.
• tala : Sustainable LED lighting, designed to last.
• ercol : Our shop furniture by ercol founded by Lucian R Ercolani  in 1920. 

 

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・Edit TOYAMA : A Special selection from Toyama, Japan

Nousaku, KISEN, Momentum Factory・Orii, kohachiro, Watanabe Mokkougei, Kim Kyung Deok, Rikie Shojiguchi, Matsui Kigyo

・Akita, The Land of Wood : Traditional wooden crafts from Akita, Japan

Fujiki Denshiro Shoten, Yatsuyanagi, TOMIOKA SHOTEN, Odete Kougeisha, Sato Shoji, Nittaru 

 

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