When it comes to backpacks for adults, durability, comfort when worn, and plenty of pockets are essential. Ideally, the design should also be simple enough to use for both work and weekends.
The "
FLYER / WASHER-NY" from the Tokyo-based product brand
texnh perfectly fulfills these needs for grown-up users.
As soon as it was released this spring, it became a hot topic among stylists and editors, resulting in a shortage at retail stores.
Let’s hear from designer Rikiya Matsumura to find out the secret behind their popularity.
PROFILE
Rikiya Matsumura
texnh Designer
Born in 1981 in Koto City, Tokyo. After graduating from Bunka Fashion College, he moved to England. In 2006, he joined Yoshida & Co. as a designer. He became independent in 2018 and founded "canall" the following year. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched "texnh" and continues to this day.
A Product Brand in Pursuit of "the Value of Objects"
"texnh" launched in 2020, with its first collection for the Spring/Summer 2021 season.The brand’s concept is about 'being.' In this age where reality and virtual worlds are intertwined, we focus on reexamining the significance of products existing, striving to create value in products as physical objects.
We use sustainable materials and technology to offer a wide variety of goods from bags and accessories to apparel."