Out of office
Our CEO Desley and Creative Director Brigitte recently travelled to Tokyo to visit State of Escape partners and retailers, and to spend time in our pop-up store at the beautiful Isetan Shinjuku. Whilst their agenda on the ground was full, asking Desley and Brigitte to chronicle their trip was met with much enthusiasm given their fondness for Tokyo. Explore their visual diary below.
The tastes of Tokyo
“Our greatest pleasure is experiencing the unique fresh flavours and textures of Japanese cuisine. We are lucky to have wonderful business partners in Japan who share with us their favourite restaurants, where we have enjoyed extraordinary food - from home style cooking to gourmet experiences. It is one of our greatest joys in life discovering such authentic flavours and enjoying the company of the people we are with.”
Ron Herman
“We have partnered with Ron Herman for a number of years and we love visiting the stores. They create such an immersive experience, curating a selection of very unique brands that somehow all seamlessly tell the story of living life with ease.
The space is welcoming, friendly and always inspiring. We love seeing our bags sitting alongside many of our favourite global brands.”
Isetan Shinjuku
“On this visit to Tokyo we celebrated the launch of our latest artist series – a collaboration with Ricardo de Oliviera - showcased at State of Escape’s pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku. It’s always exciting to see our designs come to life and be displayed in such an iconic department store. Isetan is best in class with immaculate merchandising and stylish clientele.”
Partnerships
“Although a business trip, we also believe that ‘business’ must be enjoyed and this comes down to the people we work with. Over the years we have built great partnerships and formed friendships with amazing people. There is always a laugh and stories to be shared. We consider ourselves very fortunate for this experience.”
Our customers
“We enjoy nothing more than meeting our customers. We love hearing stories of how they discovered the brand, and on which adventures they took their bags. We learn so much for these interactions. Also, to see stylish women and men on the street carrying our bags is such a thrill! This feeling never goes away, they truly are ‘pinch me moments’.”
Walking inspiration
“Desley and I love to walk. It clears our minds and gets us ready for the day. There is so much to discover just by meandering through the back streets of a city, from a little coffee shop to unexpected architecture, parks and shrines, shapes, objects and industrial design. It’s so different to our own daily experience - we notice every detail and find ourselves incredibly inspired.”
Tokyo from the sky
“Tokyo from up high is a sight to behold! It is the most beautifully complex, yet orderly city in the world. It’s mesmerising to watch as you take in layer upon layer, the old and new seamlessly intertwined.”
Voyage and discovery
“If you haven’t already guessed, Tokyo is one of our favourite cities in the world. We always return home (Desley to Singapore and Brigitte to New York) incredibly inspired and excited for our next visit. We have only touched the surface of this amazing city and look forward to many more years of discovery. For us, this is what it means to be living in a State of Escape. “
Out of office
Our CEO Desley and Creative Director Brigitte recently travelled to Tokyo to visit State of Escape partners and retailers, and to spend time in our pop-up store at the beautiful Isetan Shinjuku. Whilst their agenda on the ground was full, asking Desley and Brigitte to chronicle their trip was met with much enthusiasm given their fondness for Tokyo. Explore their visual diary below.
The tastes of Tokyo
“Our greatest pleasure is experiencing the unique fresh flavours and textures of Japanese cuisine. We are lucky to have wonderful business partners in Japan who share with us their favourite restaurants, where we have enjoyed extraordinary food - from home style cooking to gourmet experiences. It is one of our greatest joys in life discovering such authentic flavours and enjoying the company of the people we are with.”
Ron Herman
“We have partnered with Ron Herman for a number of years and we love visiting the stores. They create such an immersive experience, curating a selection of very unique brands that somehow all seamlessly tell the story of living life with ease.
The space is welcoming, friendly and always inspiring. We love seeing our bags sitting alongside many of our favourite global brands.”
Ron Herman
“We have partnered with Ron Herman for a number of years and we love visiting the stores. They create such an immersive experience, curating a selection of very unique brands that somehow all seamlessly tell the story of living life with ease.
The space is welcoming, friendly and always inspiring. We love seeing our bags merchandised with many of our favourite global brands.”
Isetan Shinjuku
“On this visit to Tokyo we celebrated the launch of our latest artist series – a collaboration with Ricardo de Oliviera - showcased at State of Escape’s pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku. It’s always exciting to see our designs come to life and be displayed in such an iconic department store. Isetan is best in class with immaculate merchandising and stylish clientele.”
Partnerships
“Although a business trip, we also believe that ‘business’ must be enjoyed and this comes down to the people we work with. Over the years we have built great partnerships and formed friendships with amazing people. There is always a laugh and stories to be shared. We consider ourselves very fortunate for this experience.”
Our customers
“We enjoy nothing more than meeting our customers. We love hearing stories of how they discovered the brand, and on which adventures they took their bags. We learn so much for these interactions. Also, to see stylish women and men on the street carrying our bags is such a thrill! This feeling never goes away, they truly are ‘pinch me moments’.”
Walking inspiration
“Desley and I love to walk. It clears our minds and gets us ready for the day. There is so much to discover just by meandering through the back streets of a city, from a little coffee shop to unexpected architecture, parks and shrines, shapes, objects and industrial design. It’s so different to our own daily experience - we notice every detail and find ourselves incredibly inspired.”
Tokyo from the sky
“Tokyo from up high is a sight to behold! It is the most beautifully complex, yet orderly city in the world. It’s mesmerising to watch as you take in layer upon layer, the old and new seamlessly intertwined.”
Voyage and discovery
“If you haven’t already guessed, Tokyo is one of our favourite cities in the world. We always return home (Desley to Singapore and Brigitte to New York) incredibly inspired and excited for our next visit. We have only touched the surface of this amazing city and look forward to many more years of discovery. For us, this is what it means to be living in a State of Escape. “
A palette inspired by Tokyo