The external pocket has a depth of about 4cm, suitable for storing items like handkerchiefs or notepads that you might want to grab quickly. The top can be secured with a magnet.
Tote bags often expose their contents, but this one has a leather flap for privacy. You can secure it with a magnet, and there’s a slender pocket beneath for essentials like pens or keys.
We offer two color options: black and navy. Custom color orders are also available. (Delivery time: approximately 3 months, with an additional 15% customization fee.)
TechnoMonster is not only known for its ultra-lightweight soft carbon bags but also excels in crafting items using dry carbon, which boasts a tensile strength ten times that of steel. They offer unparalleled luxury luggage, such as suitcases and attache cases, which are unique even on a global scale. Check out the article from when we visited their manufacturing site here. (We also have a video available.)
By registering as a member on our online store, you can accumulate points equivalent to 5% of your next purchase. Don’t miss this opportunity to sign up.
“I heard this store has top-notch suitcases.” “I’ve been searching for a unique bag.”
We’ve had an influx of customers with such feedback, many finding us online. TecknoMonster’s unique collection has been highly praised. Despite their high price, they’re selling rapidly, leading us to display staff’s suitcases.
TecknoMonster’s collection, as detailed in our blog, comprises items of exceptional complexity, requiring: ＊Specialized equipment ＊Skilled craftsmanship ＊Carbon fiber with strict usability limits This results in a product count significantly lower than other brands, ensuring rarity. While the chances of someone having the same item are already slim, to further amplify its exclusivity, we at Ginza HIKO are hosting a limited-time custom order event.
概要：
テクノモンスターの商品について 革の色などをカスタムできる 催しです。
期間：8月18日(金)～21日(月)
納期：3ヶ月から4か月
Summary: An event where you can customize the color of the leather and other aspects of TecknoMonster products. Duration: August 18th (Friday) to 21st (Monday) Delivery Time: 3 to 4 months.
In addition to the standard product price, there will be a 15% customization fee. For this order event, we are offering a complimentary carbon plate with your name, initials, or a keyword of your choice.
カスタムできる箇所 Customizable parts
カスタムできるのは 各アイテムについて 下記の箇所です。
The parts available for customization on each item are as follows:
When placing an order, please first let us know your general color preference (such as red tones, blue tones, green tones, etc.). Our staff will send you photos of color samples within that range. You can then make a selection from those.
Lining: Color of the premium water-resistant nylon from Italy’s Limonta company. Or You can also choose to have no interior (skeleton / exposed underside of the carbon).
Essentially, it’s similar to suitcases and carry bags. You can choose the finish of the carbon (shiny or matte), the color of the leather on the handle, and the color of the stitching on the handle.
アタッシュケースについては 内装無しのオプションは ございません。
内装の革の色 内装のステッチの色
をお選び下さい。
For attache cases, there is no option for a non-lined interior. You can choice color of the interior leather and color of the interior stitching.
About soft type carbon bags / Boston bag, business bag, tote bag, backpack shoulder bag and so on
下記3項目がカスタム可能です。
革の色 ステッチの色 内装のリモンタ社撥水ナイロンの色 (一部商品は内装なしのスケルトンです)
The following three parts can be customized:
Color of the leather
Color of the stitching
Color of the water-resistant nylon from Limonta for the interior. (Some products have a skeleton interior without lining.)
パーツ(ハンドルやポケット等)の 色の組み合わせを変える事も 可能です。
オンラインからのカスタムオーダー方法 How to Place a Custom Order Online.
オンラインからの御注文の際は 下記手順にてお手続きください。
① お好みのモデルやご希望の色味を LINE、メール等でご指定 ↓ ② スタッフがお客様のご注文内容に 合わせた専用の商品ページを 作成(お客様だけが閲覧できます) ↓ ③ お客様専用の商品ページにて 通常の商品と同じようにご注文 手続き
という流れとなります。
When placing an order online, please follow the steps below:
① Specify your preferred model and color tone via LINE, email, etc. ↓ ② Our staff will create a dedicated product page tailored to your order (only you can view it). ↓ ③ Proceed with the order on your exclusive product page as you would for regular products.
By registering as a member on our online store, you can accumulate points equivalent to 5% of your next purchase. Don’t miss this opportunity to sign up.
“Visiting the scene of creation” has always been one of the core principles held by our company, Ginza HIKO. My recent revisit to TecknoMonster’s factory was a journey that truly allowed us to experience the significance of this belief even more profoundly.
As we have previously mentioned in this blog, TecknoMonster is an Italian brand that has successfully pioneered the use of genuine carbon fiber in suitcase manufacturing, being the first of its kind in the world. The reason for emphasizing “genuine” is due to the fact that the market is flooded with products claiming to have a “carbon pattern” or a “carbon-like texture.” Carbon fiber is a familiar and appealing material for enthusiasts of cars, watches, motorsports, golf, and more. However, in the world of bags and suitcases, it is common to find products that use cheaper alternative materials with printed patterns imitating carbon fiber due to the difficulties in processing and the high cost of raw materials. Naturally, there is a stark difference in performance between products labeled as “carbon pattern” and those made with authentic carbon fiber.
In this blog, we will take you through the process of how Tecknomonster’s suitcases are made, with the accompaniment of photos and videos.
同社のスーツケースのボディは 「ドライカーボン」という強靭な 素材です。
Tecknomonster’s suitcase bodies are made using dry carbon.
こちらはプリプレグと呼ばれる、 熱で硬化する樹脂を浸した炭素繊維 です。
通常はマイナス18度前後に保たれた 特別な装置の中で保管されています。
The body of Tecknomonster’s suitcases is made using what is called prepreg, which is carbon fiber impregnated with a resin that hardens when heated. It is usually stored in a special device kept at around -18 degrees Celsius.
こちらがその装置です。
一度冷却装置から出すと、あとは 時間との勝負。数時間のうちに 加工してしまわなければなりません。
Here is that device. Once it is taken out of the cooling device, it’s a race against time. It must be processed within a few hours.
It is then vacuum-packed and placed in a device called an autoclave that applies high temperature and pressure. Vacuum-packing extracts excess resin and makes the mold and carbon adhere evenly, resulting in a lighter and more robust finish.
The autoclave. It’s from a manufacturer called Maroso. This autoclave is also used to make parts for Pagani, which handles supercars worth over 1 billion yen per unit.
There are many meters on the side. If you look closely, numbers from 1 to 20 are assigned. This means that up to 20 pieces can be processed at the same time, and it seems that each can be fine-tuned according to the size and thickness of the parts at the end of each meter.
Here are the baked suitcase parts. Further processing will be added to the surface from here.
Carbon fiber made by this manufacturing method is called dry carbon and has ten times the specific strength of iron. It is a lightweight material that is resistant to corrosion and heat, and is used for parts in aerospace, F1 cars, and supercars. This is completely different in structure and durability from wet carbon, which is made more easily and inexpensively.
And here are various leathers used for handles, trimmings, and interiors. I found leather for items that we, Ginza HIKO, have custom-ordered. It’s properly marked with “HIKO”.
レザーは手作業で裁断され、その 裁断面には下地や仕上げ用の 塗料が筆で塗られていきます。
The leather is cut by hand, and paint for the base and finishing is applied to the cut surface with a brush.
ハンドルはイタリアに伝わる 伝統的な技法で手縫いの クロスステッチが。
針を二本使って、一縫いごと 緩みなく絞り込まれていきます。
The handle has hand-sewn cross-stitches, a traditional technique in Italy. Using two needles, it is tightly sewn without slack for each stitch.
This is the equipment for cutting parts. Since even a slight error is not allowed, pillars are buried 4 meters underground so that the cutting does not shift due to vibrations during cutting.
What’s amazing about Tecknomonster’s suitcases is not just the material of the body. The above is a part of the wheel section. It uses a sturdy base made from a block of aviation-grade aluminum and tires made of elastomeric polyurethane, which is resistant to temperature changes and has elasticity. Inside the wheels, ceramic ball bearings are used, and their movement is so smooth that it’s like a figure skater spinning on ice.
At Tecknomonster, not only do they offer products made with dry carbon, but they also have a lineup of ultra-lightweight bags made with soft carbon. In the video above, they are making a prototype of a bag that we planned on our own.
There is a deep emotion in seeing what was in my head taking shape like this.
完成品についてのブログはこちらです。
You can read the blog about the finished product here. ↓
Special sewing needles made in a small workshop in Japan. They are indispensable for sewing together leather and carbon.
ソフトタイプのバッグについて こちらのブログで詳細を綴って おります。
↓
さて、こちらはわたくし中村が ヨーロッパ出張の際に使っている スーツケースです。
故障のリスクを最小限にする タフなボディ、20 kg 近い重量も 指一本で楽々と動かせるほどの 駆動力を誇る車輪、そして 空港でもホテルでも誰とも被らず 気分良く使える希少性が毎回の 旅を特別なものにしてくれています。
This is the suitcase that I, KYOKO, actually use when I am on a business trip to Europe.
With its tough body minimizing the risk of malfunction, wheels boasting enough driving power to easily move nearly 20 kg with just a finger, and the rarity that ensures a distinct and pleasant usage experience at airports and hotels, it makes each of my trips special.
It’s a very expensive suitcase, costing around one million yen, but I can confidently say that it’s well worth the price.
You can also create a one-of-a-kind suitcase, carry-on bag, or attache in your preferred color from a rich selection of leather samples. If you are interested, please visit our Ginza store or web shop.
By registering as a member on our online store, you can accumulate points equivalent to 5% of your next purchase. Don’t miss this opportunity to sign up.
I’m Kyoko Nakamura from Ginza HIKO, currently in Italy since June 8th after a three and a half year. In this blog, I’ll share my long-awaited business trip to Italy, starting with the “Milan edition.”
After a gap of three and a half years, I departed from Haneda Airport as usual. The only difference was that the flight route had changed, making the flight about three hours longer. Additionally, you could now choose your in-flight meal online in advance, offering a variety of menu options to accommodate different preferences and health conditions, reflecting the diversity of our times. I chose the fruit menu.
To avoid baggage loss, I always fly from Haneda to Paris and stay overnight at a hotel near the airport to retrieve my luggage. This time, I flew from Paris to Milan on the earliest flight the next morning.
The feeling of “three and a half years” didn’t strike me as much as I expected. It felt more like coming back to the familiar place I’ve always been, just as usual.
First, I visited the showroom of ZILLI, a luxurious French brand that I have had the longest business relationship with.I had the opportunity to meet Franck, who came to Japan for a special event in Ginza, and Marie-Claire, who always supports me online.
While I had been placing orders through the online showroom during the past few years of the pandemic, nothing compares to physically experiencing the feel and lightness of the products firsthand. I discussed and exchanged opinions with other staff members at the showroom, and placed orders for the spring-summer collection next year.
I also visited the factory of TecknoMonster, a brand that successfully created suitcases using carbon fiber for the first time in the world. Carbon fiber, which is also used in supercars like Lamborghini and Pagani, as well as aircraft parts, requires skilled craftsmanship and the latest equipment for production due to its challenging handling.
This process was really interesting and I learned something new. Details are summarized in another article, so please read it as well.
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ミラノでは新しく縁をいただいた ショップを訪れ、将来に向けた ミーティングも行いました。
これについては後日詳細を お伝えします。
仕事の話ばかりでは楽しさに 欠けるので、ここからは風景や 食事の写真などを。
In Milan, I also visited newly established shops and had meetings for future prospects. I will provide more details about this later. As talking only about work lacks excitement, I will now share some photos of meals and more…
The building where ZILLI showroom is located has the oldest section dating back to the 16th century, while relatively newer features such as the staircase railing were created in the early 18th century.
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