In consideration of the environment, plastic shopping bags will be charged nationwide from July 1st of this year. Many people have probably had the experience of thinking, "Oh... it won't fit in this bag. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to buy a plastic bag today..." when paying at the cash register. However, from now on, it's a good idea to make it a habit to always carry your own bag when you go out so that you can be prepared to some extent whenever you have to go shopping.
In this article, we introduce 5 compact, packable bags and 4 bags perfect for use as a main or secondary bag, all of which are highly functional and stylish and are available at Isetan Shinjuku Men's Store and the Isetan Mitsukoshi online store!
Fruit of the Loom "FTL PACABLE TOTE BAG" (2,750 yen including tax)[When opened] H: 38cm W: 31cm D: 10cm [When folded] H: approx. 16cm x W: approx. 13cm
Colors: Black / Yellow / Green / Purple
Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Store, B1F = Bags / Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store
This packable tote features the FRUIT OF THE LOOM trademark printed on the front and folds up small for easy portability. Its simple design and light weight make it the perfect bag to slip into your everyday main bag! When folded towards the inner pocket, it becomes compact as shown in the photo (top right). The handle has a one-touch strap, so it can be easily hung from your pants or main bag.
Not a Bag "Bag & Backpack" (¥4,070 including tax)
[Open] H: 65cm (including handles) W: 45cm
[Stored] H: approx. 15.5cm x W: approx. 13cm
Colors: Raw / Olive, Raw, Olive, Red, Gray / Mint, Gray, Yellow, Black / Gray, Black, Gray / Yellow
Available:Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store
A fashionable portable bag that can be easily transformed from a tote bag by simply pulling the handle. Another great feature is that it is washable, so you can wash it at home. There are 10 different colors to choose from, but popular colors tend to sell out instantly once they arrive, so if you find a color you like, we recommend buying it right away. It won the "Excellent Product Design" category of the globally acclaimed design award, the German Design Award 2016.
Low-Key "Bags" (¥1,100 - ¥1,430 including tax)
Photo on the left: MUSEUM Collection/Van Gogh "A Wheat Field with Cypresses" (¥1,430 including tax)
Items stored in the black patterned pouch on the right: ARTISTS Collection/Sagmeister & Walsh Beauty Pattern (¥1,100 including tax)
[When in use] H: 50cm for both bags. W: 42cm [when stored in pouch] H: approx. 11.5cm x W: approx. 11.5cm Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Store 1st floor = Seasonal goods / Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store (*The bag for 1,100 yen including tax is available here, the bag for 1,430 yen including tax is available here)
The print pattern on the left of the photo is "Wheat Field with Cypresses" by painter Vincent van Gogh. A must-have for art lovers, LOQI's Museum Collection also offers 100% polyester bags printed with paintings and designs by various artists, including Claude Monet and René Magritte. These bags are water-repellent, have ample capacity, wide handles, and an interior pocket, making them perfect for shopping. If you find a print with a design you like, get it.
Katsuyuki Kodama "Bag KKR-101" (¥7,590 including tax)
[Open] H: 64.5cm (including handles) W: 39cm [Folded] H: approx. 6cm x W: approx. 14cm
Colors: Navy / Black / Khaki / Blue / Red
Available: Men's Building B1 = Bags
This pocketable bag is made from breathable, waterproof Blizzatech nylon fabric. Simply roll the nylon fabric towards the leather part and fasten the button to store it compactly. It comes with a cord so you can attach it to your everyday bag like a charm and carry it around. Not only is it functional, but it also has a great design, making it a great gift for stylish friends and acquaintances. The next item we'll introduce, the KKR-102, is also from the same series. However, the handle design is different; the KKR-102 has a thicker handle, which reduces the burden even when carrying heavy luggage.
Katsuyuki Kodama "Bag KKR-102" (¥7,590 including tax)
[Open] H: 71cm (including handles) W: 39cm [Folded] H: approx. 5cm x W: approx. 15cm
Colors: Khaki / Black / Navy / Blue / Red
Available: Men's Building B1 = Bags
Like the aforementioned "KKR-101," this pocketable bag from Katsuyuki Kodama is made from breathable, waterproof Blizzatech nylon. This bag can also be stored compactly by rolling up the nylon fabric towards the leather parts and fastening the button. This bag also comes with a cord, so you can attach it to your main bag like a charm and carry it around! The handle design is different from the "KKR-101," and since it's a tote bag, it can be used for occasions other than shopping as well. Choose your favorite type from "KKR-101" or "KKR-102."
Fruit of the Loom "FTL PRINT PL TOTE" (¥1,980 including tax)
H: 37cm W: 29cm D: 13cm
Color: White / Black
Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building, B1F = Bags / Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store
A classic tote bag with the FRUIT OF THE LOOM trademark printed on the front. I love this simple design. It also has all the essential features you'd want to check for when using it as a shopping bag, such as a gusset and handles long enough to be worn over the shoulder.
Hollywood Ranch Market "Newspaper Bag" (¥2,750 including tax)
H: 30cm W: 44cm D: 13cm
Color: White
Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building, B1F = Bags / Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store
A large-capacity B4-sized bag from American casual brand, HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET. As the name "Newspaper Bag" suggests, the design is based on a newspaper delivery bag. Another appealing feature is that the bag fits snugly to the body when worn diagonally with the wide shoulder strap.
Young & Olsen The Dry Goods Store "Shopping Tote" (¥5,500 including tax)
H: 36cm W: 36cm D: 11cm
Colors: White / Black / Blue
Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building B1F = Bags / Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store
Inspired by the plastic shopping bags used in American flea markets, this shopping bag from Young & Olsen The Dry Goods Store has a stylish design that is perfect for everyday use. It has a generous gusset and is shaped to make it easy to store thick items, and the handle is 51cm long, long enough to be worn over the shoulder. The embroidered brand logo on the handle adds a stylish touch to any outfit!
Young & Olsen The Dry Goods Store "Shopping Tote" (¥5,500 including tax)
H: 36cm W: 36cm D: 11cm
Colors: Lime / White / Black / BlueAvailable at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building, B1F = Bags / Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store
A shopping bag with striking, vibrant colors that's sure to lift your spirits. Like the brand's "Shopping Tote" mentioned above, it has a sturdy gusset that makes it easy to put thick items inside, and the handle, embroidered with the brand logo, is 51cm long, long enough to be carried over the shoulder, making it suitable not only for everyday shopping, but also for trips to the gym or spa.
*The information published in this article is current as of the publication date. Product information may be revised or changed without notice.
Photo: Yuichi Tajima
Text: MITSUKOSHI ISETAN
In this article, we introduce 5 compact, packable bags and 4 bags perfect for use as a main or secondary bag, all of which are highly functional and stylish and are available at Isetan Shinjuku Men's Store and the Isetan Mitsukoshi online store!
5 Compact Packable Bags
1. "Fruit of the Loom" - A lightweight, foldable nylon bag
Fruit of the Loom "FTL PACABLE TOTE BAG" (2,750 yen including tax)[When opened] H: 38cm W: 31cm D: 10cm [When folded] H: approx. 16cm x W: approx. 13cmColors: Black / Yellow / Green / Purple
Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Store, B1F = Bags / Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store
This packable tote features the FRUIT OF THE LOOM trademark printed on the front and folds up small for easy portability. Its simple design and light weight make it the perfect bag to slip into your everyday main bag! When folded towards the inner pocket, it becomes compact as shown in the photo (top right). The handle has a one-touch strap, so it can be easily hung from your pants or main bag.
2. "Not a Bag" Design Award-winning bag that can be used as a tote, backpack, or compact.
Not a Bag "Bag & Backpack" (¥4,070 including tax)[Open] H: 65cm (including handles) W: 45cm
[Stored] H: approx. 15.5cm x W: approx. 13cm
Colors: Raw / Olive, Raw, Olive, Red, Gray / Mint, Gray, Yellow, Black / Gray, Black, Gray / Yellow
Available:Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store
A fashionable portable bag that can be easily transformed from a tote bag by simply pulling the handle. Another great feature is that it is washable, so you can wash it at home. There are 10 different colors to choose from, but popular colors tend to sell out instantly once they arrive, so if you find a color you like, we recommend buying it right away. It won the "Excellent Product Design" category of the globally acclaimed design award, the German Design Award 2016.
3. A Must-Have for "Low-Key" Art Lovers: The Museum Artist Collection
Low-Key "Bags" (¥1,100 - ¥1,430 including tax)Photo on the left: MUSEUM Collection/Van Gogh "A Wheat Field with Cypresses" (¥1,430 including tax)
Items stored in the black patterned pouch on the right: ARTISTS Collection/Sagmeister & Walsh Beauty Pattern (¥1,100 including tax)
[When in use] H: 50cm for both bags. W: 42cm [when stored in pouch] H: approx. 11.5cm x W: approx. 11.5cm Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Store 1st floor = Seasonal goods / Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store (*The bag for 1,100 yen including tax is available here, the bag for 1,430 yen including tax is available here)
The print pattern on the left of the photo is "Wheat Field with Cypresses" by painter Vincent van Gogh. A must-have for art lovers, LOQI's Museum Collection also offers 100% polyester bags printed with paintings and designs by various artists, including Claude Monet and René Magritte. These bags are water-repellent, have ample capacity, wide handles, and an interior pocket, making them perfect for shopping. If you find a print with a design you like, get it.
4. "Katsuyuki Kodama" Elegant Leather Bag
Katsuyuki Kodama "Bag KKR-101" (¥7,590 including tax)[Open] H: 64.5cm (including handles) W: 39cm [Folded] H: approx. 6cm x W: approx. 14cm
Colors: Navy / Black / Khaki / Blue / Red
Available: Men's Building B1 = Bags
This pocketable bag is made from breathable, waterproof Blizzatech nylon fabric. Simply roll the nylon fabric towards the leather part and fasten the button to store it compactly. It comes with a cord so you can attach it to your everyday bag like a charm and carry it around. Not only is it functional, but it also has a great design, making it a great gift for stylish friends and acquaintances. The next item we'll introduce, the KKR-102, is also from the same series. However, the handle design is different; the KKR-102 has a thicker handle, which reduces the burden even when carrying heavy luggage.
5. "Katsuyuki Kodama" A tote bag with a captivating design, whether unfolded or folded.
Katsuyuki Kodama "Bag KKR-102" (¥7,590 including tax)[Open] H: 71cm (including handles) W: 39cm [Folded] H: approx. 5cm x W: approx. 15cm
Colors: Khaki / Black / Navy / Blue / Red
Available: Men's Building B1 = Bags
Like the aforementioned "KKR-101," this pocketable bag from Katsuyuki Kodama is made from breathable, waterproof Blizzatech nylon. This bag can also be stored compactly by rolling up the nylon fabric towards the leather parts and fastening the button. This bag also comes with a cord, so you can attach it to your main bag like a charm and carry it around! The handle design is different from the "KKR-101," and since it's a tote bag, it can be used for occasions other than shopping as well. Choose your favorite type from "KKR-101" or "KKR-102."
5 Bags You'll Want to Carry as Your Main or Sub-bag
1. "Fruit of the Loom" A Simple, Classic Tote Bag You'll Want to Own
Fruit of the Loom "FTL PRINT PL TOTE" (¥1,980 including tax)H: 37cm W: 29cm D: 13cm
Color: White / Black
Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building, B1F = Bags / Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store
A classic tote bag with the FRUIT OF THE LOOM trademark printed on the front. I love this simple design. It also has all the essential features you'd want to check for when using it as a shopping bag, such as a gusset and handles long enough to be worn over the shoulder.
2. "Hollywood Ranch Market"
American Casual Newspaper Bag
American Casual Newspaper Bag
Hollywood Ranch Market "Newspaper Bag" (¥2,750 including tax)H: 30cm W: 44cm D: 13cm
Color: White
Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building, B1F = Bags / Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store
A large-capacity B4-sized bag from American casual brand, HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET. As the name "Newspaper Bag" suggests, the design is based on a newspaper delivery bag. Another appealing feature is that the bag fits snugly to the body when worn diagonally with the wide shoulder strap.
3. "Young & Olsen The Dry Goods Store"
American Flea Market Style Tote
American Flea Market Style Tote
Young & Olsen The Dry Goods Store "Shopping Tote" (¥5,500 including tax)H: 36cm W: 36cm D: 11cm
Colors: White / Black / Blue
Available at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building B1F = Bags / Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store
Inspired by the plastic shopping bags used in American flea markets, this shopping bag from Young & Olsen The Dry Goods Store has a stylish design that is perfect for everyday use. It has a generous gusset and is shaped to make it easy to store thick items, and the handle is 51cm long, long enough to be worn over the shoulder. The embroidered brand logo on the handle adds a stylish touch to any outfit!
4. "Young & Olsen The Dry Goods Store"
Vivid Color Nylon Tote
Vivid Color Nylon Tote
Young & Olsen The Dry Goods Store "Shopping Tote" (¥5,500 including tax)H: 36cm W: 36cm D: 11cm
Colors: Lime / White / Black / BlueAvailable at: Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building, B1F = Bags / Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store
A shopping bag with striking, vibrant colors that's sure to lift your spirits. Like the brand's "Shopping Tote" mentioned above, it has a sturdy gusset that makes it easy to put thick items inside, and the handle, embroidered with the brand logo, is 51cm long, long enough to be carried over the shoulder, making it suitable not only for everyday shopping, but also for trips to the gym or spa.
*The information published in this article is current as of the publication date. Product information may be revised or changed without notice.
Photo: Yuichi Tajima
Text: MITSUKOSHI ISETAN
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