"What I want, is a black with feeling." — Charles Eames, gesturing with cupped hands.
Sawaguchi High Tops
Custom, handmade leather high top sneakers paired with the Sawaguchi backpack.
Sawaguchi Collection
The Sawaguchi Backpack is a custom waterproof and handmade rolltop bag designed to balance style and function. Built for daily commutes as well as extended travel, the bag's design reflects a considered approach to both utility and aesthetics, exploring a wide range of often contrasting and unexpected materials and hardware. In this collection, the backpack and footwear designs also pay homage to my Japanese roots and my mother's maiden last name, Sawaguchi.