Sunday, November 13, 2011

Reversible Haori Coat








Today's customer is Jack, who tried out our new reversible coat and he loved it! The coat is made of 100% muslin wool (very fine merino wool) and it is lightweight and warm, and Im sure with this bold pattern, this coat get a lot of attention!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Mix and Match!










Today's customer is Regina visiting from Germany, She got her first pair of SOU・SOU Shoes from her daughter and since then
she loved our shoes and wore them almost everyday!
Today she got a pair of hundred beauty pattern tabi shoes and alabaster pattern shoes, and she wore different pattern on each foot! What a great idea! Looks very unique and fun-I'm sure she got a lot of attention on the street!

本日のお客様はドイツからお越しのレジーナ様です。お嬢様にSOU・SOUの足袋をもらっていらい、とても気に入って毎日履いているとのこと。本日は百美人柄の地下足袋と、ゆきはな柄の地下足袋をお買い上げになり、片足ずつ違う柄を履いていかれました。
とてもユニークな履き方ですね!
(Chinatsu)

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

SOU SOU Shoes on baseball game!







On Saturday, September 3, 2011, Mr.Hiroshi Inomata, Consul General of Japan in San Francisco, threw the ceremonial first pitch for the Oakland Athletics (A's) and Seattle Mariners game. And guess what he was wearing that day...Yes! SOU・SOU Shoes!!
He proved that our tabi shoes are not only stylish, but also very functional and great for sport.
Thank you for wearing our shoes for special occation, Mr.Inomata!
9月3日、オークランドアスレチックス対シアトルマリナーズ戦の始球式にて、サンフランシスコ総領事猪俣様がピッチャーをつとめられました。そして履いていらっしゃるのは。。。そうです、SOU・SOUの地下足袋です!
地下足袋はお洒落なだけでなく、スポーツにも適しているということを証明していただきました。
このような場でSOU・SOUの足袋を履いていただき、本当にありがとうございます!
(photo : courtesy of Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco/写真提供:サンフランシスコ日本総領事)
(chinatsu)

Monday, October 3, 2011

Textile Design 15: Heian Shrine






Today's featured design is Heian Shrine, We just got the tenugui towels with this pattern!

Kyoto, encircled by mountains has a single river running through it.
The mountains appear soft and majestic, the river keeping the earth gently moist.
People must have thought that that is why this city is the capital, because of its beauty, surrounded by nature's elegance.
Even now I enjoy looking at Heian shrines that have that atmosphere in common with many other shrines and temples.



まわりをぐるりと山に囲まれて、その中を一本の川が流れている。
山はふんわりとして雅で、川はゆるやかに大地をうるおしていっている。
この優雅な自然に抱かれた佇まいの美しい、こここそ都であるという想いを持ったと思う。
今も多くの神社仏閣と共に情緒ある平安京の姿を楽しむことができる。
(Written by Katsuji Wakisaka, translated by Chinatsu and Rodrigo)

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Trip to Napa







My friends and I took a short trip to Napa and Petaluma last weekend. We tried several different winery spots, but the best one by far was Robert Keenan Winery in Spring Mountain District of the Napa Valley.
They accept wine tasting by appointment only, and perhaps due to it's location, there weren't too many tourists, making it was a very relaxing experience for all of us.
先日友人と一緒にナパとペタルマへ旅行してきました。色々とワイナリーを試したのですが、一番よかったのがスプリングマウンテンにあるロバートキーナンワイナリー。ここは予約制のワイナリーで、おそらくロケーションがすこし離れているためあまり混雑することなく
とてもリラックスできるワイナリーでした。




Since it is located about 1700ft high from the Napa valley floor, we had to drive on a rocky road for a while, but it was definitely worth the trip!
ナパバリーから1700フィートも上にあるため、しばらく山道をドライブしたのですが、わざわざ行ったかいがありました!


Their friendly dog welcomes you!
フレンドリーな犬。




We tasted various different white and red wine, and all were sooo good! I bought a really good red wine (I don't know when I'm gonna open it, maybe on my birthday?), but I still wish I can get a magnum bottle someday.
色々と白ワイン赤ワインを試飲しました。どれもおいしかったです。特別な日のために赤ワインを購入しました。



Next day, went shopign to St. Helena Olive Oil.Co. Not only do they sell a variety of high quality olive oil, they also have olive oil-based soaps and skin care items, making it a great place to pick up small souvenirs.
次の日はセントヘレナオリーブオイルカンパニーに。色んな種類のオリーブオイルが販売されているだけでなく、オリーブオイルを使った石けんやスキンケア商品も販売されています。



We also enjoyed our picnic in the Calistoga area. The wine and food under the bright blue sky was a really fun experience and thanks to the weather everything tasted even better!
I hope to go back there to enjoy sunny weather and delicious food soon!
カリストーガでピクニックしました。青空の下で飲む赤ワインはとてもおいしかったです!
(Chinatsu)

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Persimmon Denim Tabi



This item is available ONLINE!









Today's customer is Eric, He got a pair of tabi shoes with Persimmon dye, which is hand dyed using natural persimmon juice.
The neutral color is very versatile and looks good with any outfit!
本日のお客様はエリック様です。本日は柿渋柄の先丸地下足袋をお買い上げになりました。
色がニュートラルなのでどんなお洋服にもあわせやすいと思います。

(chinatsu)

Monday, September 5, 2011

Dan Dan Grey and white








Today's customer is Ferman, who appeared on our blog before. He loved our shoes so he came back to get the second pair! This time he went for the split-toe shoes with Dan Dan pattern. Very bold pattern and great statement shoes.
本日のお客様は以前にもブログに登場いただいたファーマン様です。最初にお買い上げいただいた足袋が大変気に入ったということで今回2足目をお買い上げになりました。
今回お買い上げいただいたのは灰白のだんだん柄の地下足袋です。とても目立ってかっこいい柄ですね。
(chinatsu)