Author: Katsuhiro Sugama

Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, has long been a centre of jewellery processing and has a large number of craftsmen with very high skills. Today, the number of craftsmen has decreased considerably due to the ageing of the population, but there are still a few craftsmen with excellent skills.

The products introduced here are our original cufflinks, tie-bars and bracelets, which are scattered with the skills of Kofu craftsmen.

We have been importing fabrics from Vanners, a long-established British silk weaving company, to produce a variety of men’s accessories, but unfortunately Vanners is no longer able to produce fabrics due to their poor management. We have started to deal in fabrics woven by a long-established weaver in Nishijin, Kyoto, which are of very good quality and can replace Vanners’ silk as a new material. This time we are introducing an armband, bow tie and pocket chief in a houndstooth pattern in four colours that are relatively easy to match.

The Vanners Dot Series introduces rare and unique groomsmen outfits for spring and summer. The dot pattern, crafted from high-quality silk by the British company Vanners, exudes sophistication. Unfortunately, Vanners has ceased production, making these items exclusive and distinctive. The limited availability of the fabric adds to the allure, and the Japanese craftsmanship ensures precision and quality. Ideal for grooms seeking a stylish and unique statement for their upcoming weddings, these outfits blend tradition, elegance, and exclusivity.”

This is Sugama of the TAILORS WORLD editorial department.In this article, I will write about armbands, which play a supporting role to shirts but are …

A tour through the history of cufflinks.