Carry-On Essentials: Cherry Blossom Edition
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In the heart of spring, when cherry blossoms bloom across the landscape, a unique everyday carry (EDC) loadout has emerged that captures the essence of this fleeting beauty. This carefully curated collection, themed around the ephemeral cherry blossoms, showcases a blend of aesthetic beauty, cutting-edge technology, and traditional craftsmanship.
The centrepiece of this loadout is the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA413 "Shunbun" watch. Its delicate pink, textured dial, inspired by the petals of cherry blossoms, is a testament to the watch's attention to detail and the harmony between traditional artfulness and modern precision.
Accompanying this watch are three items that complement the theme:
- The James Brand The Halifax: A sleek, functional everyday knife, known for its minimalist design and practicality, reflecting the balance of beauty and utility inspired by nature's simplicity.
- 22STUDIO Polygon Rollerball Pen: Designed with geometric precision, its refined industrial aesthetic harmonizes with the delicate balance of nature and craftsmanship shown in the watch. The pen's pink colourway highlights a diamond pattern that takes inspiration from Chanel's quilted bag, adding an extra touch of elegance.
- Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck Sun Limited Edition: Sunglasses that evoke classic style and sophistication, symbolizing the contemplative, serene moments spent under spring skies adorned with cherry blossoms. The sunglasses, handmade in Italy, boast sturdy acetate frames, pink photochromatic lenses, and built-in plaques on the temple and stems for durability and style.
Together, these items create a coherent narrative of appreciating fleeting beauty through high craftsmanship, practical elegance, and refined style, making the loadout an embodiment of the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of Mono no aware — awareness of the impermanence of things.
This loadout is not just a collection of objects; it is a celebration of spring's transient beauty through timekeeping, design, and personal daily tools inspired by the essence of cherry blossom season.
The Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck Sun Limited Edition sunglasses are available at Oliver Peoples for $487, while the 22STUDIO Polygon Rollerball Pen can be purchased at Kohezi for $101. The Grand Seiko SBGA413 "Shunbun" watch, with its unique dial texture that captures the soft, transient petals of cherry blossoms, is, unfortunately, not publicly available for purchase.
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- This unique everyday carry (EDC) loadout, themed around the transient beauty of cherry blossoms, also extends to the fashion-and-beauty realm, with the 22STUDIO Polygon Rollerball Pen adopting a subtle pink colorway that echoes the delicate petals of the blooms.
- To complete the lifestyle harmony, one could also consider the addition of home-and-garden items that complement the cherry blossom theme, such as a vase or tableware featuring similar pastel hues and floral motifs.
