Emerging accessory designers in Tokyo

An embroiderer who’s been brightening up Tokyo’s accessories scene since 2013, emiumigumi creates delightful pieces inspired by good luck charms. Known for their subtle details and dreamy designs, her accessories are handmade using materials such as beads, spangles and springs – some of which are of vintage origin. In addition to these cheery accessories, emiumigumi also designs equally idiosyncratic bags and pouches. 
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Also available at roomsSHOP Shinjuku (Lumine Shinjuku 2 2F).

Established in 2012, mizuirotosiro makes sophisticated and vibrant accessories that play on both hard and soft qualities. While the brand offers numerous items including earrings, necklaces and bracelets, we’re particularly drawn to the ‘feeling’ series of large earrings featuring glass balls encased inside organdie bags. It’s a refined, versatile design that’s both cute and elegant at the same time.
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A hat for your cats? These nyanko-boshi (or kitty cat hats) are hand-knit by the artist Tsuredure Nekoya who needed three years of trial and error to perfect her designs. She tested them on her own six cats to make sure the designs are feline-friendly and the cats feel happy wearing them. This sleek headwear, which is available in a variety of colours, has cutouts to accommodate your cat’s ears.
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Also available at:
Maruruzoro, Kichijoji Jardin 107, 1-28-3 Kichijoji-Honcho, Musashino.
Neko Sodate, 3-8-9 Nishiogi-Kita, Suginami.
Necosekai Coppice KICHIJOJI, Bldg. A 4F, 1-11-5 Kichijoji-Honcho, Musashino.

Wooden accessory artist Lagouttelette creates quirky tie pins with animal characters such as moose, bear and wolf. Made from wood chosen for their specific grain and colour, these tie pins are polished and then treated with egoma seed oil and beeswax to give them a smooth texture and shine. Don’t be put off by the playful designs; they aren't flashy, so they can be used to add subtle accents to your suit and tie.
instagram.com/lagouttelette