tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146262832009-10-14T06:32:24.809+09:00Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-42449569400606404492007-01-12T16:09:00.000+09:002008-12-09T18:11:52.160+09:00I have moved my to here. I have changed my personal blog to reflect where I am in life. See you there.I am a bag designer in the embryonic stages of entering the fashion industry. My philosophy is to...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=HkDPhBi7azw:-2eJqALLqSc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2007/01/i-have-moved.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-16161697182797480892006-12-03T18:36:00.000+09:002006-12-03T19:10:26.788+09:00The Design Festa was on Saturday and yet again it was a lot of fun! December's Design Festa is always a little smaller that the one in May but still just as good. This time around I changed the set...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=7AnyYut_Ws0:pMWiBb4EZbY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com1http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/12/design-festa.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-45907979494247565782006-11-24T09:05:00.000+09:002006-11-24T09:09:00.145+09:00Yeah it has been a while since I have last posted. I have been busy studying for my Japanese test which is the day after the Design Festa so that's why I have not posted anything. Here is another...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=ScQxRIt_E4w:SKDDXM-Hb-k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com1http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/11/on-break.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-62755163659745146492006-11-03T15:15:00.000+09:002006-11-03T15:21:15.001+09:00I am a bag designer in the embryonic stages of entering the fashion industry. My philosophy is to create short runs, using recycled materials and to give people more individuality in a world where...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=fPrmwHX26DE:8hzHqP1xZAs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com1http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/11/biker-chic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-70031409822380738782006-10-29T17:00:00.000+09:002006-10-29T17:09:38.856+09:00I like buying recycled clothes and turning them into something new. Yesterday I picked up this shirt from a store, took it home, added a big splash of creativity and came out with this. At firsty I...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=r5Piky0bfYE:QuDj2zUCLMQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/casual-shirt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-13847935830212998772006-10-28T22:28:00.000+09:002006-10-29T17:19:06.500+09:00Scarf: Soon to be on etsyI am a bag designer in the embryonic stages of entering the fashion industry. My philosophy is to create short runs, using recycled materials and to give people more...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=HPpM8Ke_bbs:sRt5PfDI2Vc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com1http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/scarf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-52263638759527467502006-10-28T16:16:00.000+09:002006-10-28T16:29:35.644+09:00I just finished watching Madonna's JUMP video clip filmed in Tokyo. Usually her outfits are fantastic however this time she has chosen to use clothes that can be bought in Harajuku. The clothes still...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=47HpMl9dX4Y:Uz2qS74maG4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/jump.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-65325199415714452592006-10-22T18:32:00.000+09:002006-10-22T18:35:32.002+09:00Mel. Your obi belt is ready!I am a bag designer in the embryonic stages of entering the fashion industry. My philosophy is to create short runs, using recycled materials and to give people more...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=AqNRN69A334:dQNulrsyN0g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/obi-belt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-59490725027439713472006-10-21T11:04:00.000+09:002006-10-21T11:05:57.656+09:00I am a bag designer in the embryonic stages of entering the fashion industry. My philosophy is to create short runs, using recycled materials and to give people more individuality in a world where...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=tPM8naErzAI:t4YoWr0uHRY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com1http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/title-change.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-53965920200226614642006-10-21T10:21:00.000+09:002006-10-23T21:47:18.416+09:00I have a bone to pick with Australian designers who design for men....and a tip. Maybe this will get me into trouble, or come back to haunt me in the future. It all began when I was reading an...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=53wfipdCOxQ:f-kA3_B1PFU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/shades-of-grey-blacks-and-browns.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-74594972258358767082006-10-18T22:27:00.000+09:002006-10-23T21:47:54.554+09:00Okay so I was going to keep my organic bags a secret but here is my first one. I know the photo is not the best but you'll get an idea of how it looks. The fabric is 100% organic and did not come...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=ycKztkdRvsc:V9VL7-AeJVg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/secret-is-out.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-18654517737064924842006-10-18T22:16:00.000+09:002006-10-20T23:00:59.262+09:00I am going to create a range of organic t-shirts for the Design Festa and Etsy under the name of 'Moving Art'. These t-shirts have been hand painted by myself and represent feelings. The t-shirts...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=jWskYfvWsIQ:VOoL1im3q_I:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/moving-art.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-67011435625923950592006-10-18T22:04:00.000+09:002006-10-18T22:15:50.163+09:00It's been a while since I've made an entry. In blog time it must be years!!! So what have I been doing...? Not much...kinda.... I have been wanting to take some decent photos of the 2 shirts I...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=M8Xo4As3YPQ:AahaOjkDb7w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/lazy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1160144666303989632006-10-06T23:00:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:27.719+09:00I haven't been making so many blog entries recently because I have been busy with work and been feeling kinda up and down about where this whole TOTE thing is going. This industry is tough (no news...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=2Yl3y-P9lFw:wTay69tHB40:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com2http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/creativity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1159584496324400682006-09-30T11:29:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:27.637+09:00The Utsunomiya Fashion Circle had their "DOORS" fashion event on September 24. I must admit I didn't know too much about this 'fashion circle' till I googled it and translated the website (Thank you...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=FFLYp2teZKw:uKkQt9ws-ak:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/doors-utsunomiya-fashion-circle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1159449061073250202006-09-28T21:57:00.001+09:002006-10-15T00:17:27.474+09:00My organic fabric arrived last week and I am really happy with it. The smell of the fabric is different from conventional fabrics and the feel is different too. It actually feels quite soft for a...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=AoGQz5RUXkc:7JkwmIdbRqk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/fabric-arrival_28.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1159278832245811702006-09-26T22:37:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:27.317+09:00If you are going to wear dark clothes, say a pair of chocolate jeans then always compliment it with something bright. Shoes or a shoulder bag are a good example. Two pieces are better though. As you...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=bGuF094VV7k:k5ZOBa71Q4g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/naos-fashion-tip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1158748360705478352006-09-20T18:48:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:27.238+09:00Today I went to an outdoor exhibition in Saitama. Which is about 68km away from Tokyo. The exhibition consisted of artists from Japan, Korea, and Australia. There was one piece that I really liked,...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=uI_tUwnuPYE:kBL97aTGxSQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/saitama-outdoor-exhibition-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1158656542791406712006-09-19T17:44:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:27.159+09:00Last week I signed up for a booth for the Design Festa on December 2! I'm very excited about participating again. It's not about how much I sell, but what I learn from the customers and retailers....<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=yfawHYiG3JA:wVb3tToMbpI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com1http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/design-festa.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1158128367555557082006-09-13T15:07:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:27.080+09:00Okay so it's fashion week in NY. It's a great time to see glamour, beautiful people, great clothes and talk about it either online or with friends. I have to say I'm really enjoying the photography...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=pAlvqfeHaVA:-svgO_3QUKY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/ny-fashion-week-and-fur.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1157984774858323692006-09-11T23:20:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:27.006+09:00And another but without the 'designs' part. I've been completely happy with 'designs' stuck on the end. Whenever I see it I think of Kathleen's book! These designs may need a bit more work. So if you...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=SRtzdkCSeGY:sVXulxWakyU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com3http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/playing-with-logos-part-iii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1157983717699476962006-09-11T23:05:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:26.927+09:00Okay here is another logo I have been playing with. It's similar to the other one except I have added a drop shadow effect and changed the positioning of the wording. Let me know what you think.I am...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=Dch-9iLDa-k:VJRazBJryC8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/playing-with-logos-part-ii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1157940985420363952006-09-11T11:14:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:26.840+09:00I often wonder where designers get their inspiration from. Myself? Well, I get mine from Japan. It comes from the streets of Harajuku and the people walking about. The colours and what they wear gets...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=1iMkLFaKMNE:3pVkp3dfxWQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/inspiration-and-dragana-ognjenovic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1157886698904067412006-09-10T17:47:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:26.768+09:00I am a bag designer in the embryonic stages of entering the fashion industry. My philosophy is to create short runs, using recycled materials and to give people more individuality in a world where...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=g9stQEdI28k:jduA0m7z0wo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/outside-tents-part-ii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14626283.post-1157877978664654222006-09-10T17:44:00.000+09:002006-10-15T00:17:26.694+09:00I am a bag designer in the embryonic stages of entering the fashion industry. My philosophy is to create short runs, using recycled materials and to give people more individuality in a world where...<br/> <br/> Tokyo fashion? Just what is going on there? Find out at TOTE<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?a=oOdewazdNQM:5vJT6pvqnSQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ToteDesigns?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413artboxdiary@gmail.com0http://totedesigns.blogspot.com/2006/09/ny-fashion-week-outside-tents-part-i.html