TGS BLOG
Tortoise Classic #5: Toyo-Sasaki Glassware, Tough and Elegant Glassware Made to Last
At Tortoise General Store, we're drawn to design with enduring appeal. Like the Tortoise that lives steadily and slowly, we don't chase after trends—rather we support...
TGS Classic #4: Rei Kawakubo, Avant Garde Anti-Fashion
It can be difficult to say something new about Rei Kawakubo - her iconic brand, Comme des Garcons, is a household name all over the...
TGS Classic #3: Riki Watanabe, Democratic Designer
Iconic designs are never conceived in isolation. From the early stages of idea development, to craftsmanship and production teamwork - community is at the heart...
TGS Classic #2: Sori Yanagi, Industrial Modernist
A stainless steel kettle. A butterfly stool. An Olympic torch. A grapefruit spoon. These are some of the iconic designs Sori Yanagi produced in his...
TGS Classic #1: Masahiro Mori, Combining Art & Design
If you wandered over to the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo in 2002, you might make a few assumptions about what would be...