As we welcome the new year, there are many firsts.
First time running, first time drinking... and first time buying something.
If you buy something that will become a memento of the year, you will feel attached to it and it will be nice to look back on it later.
By the way, here is my first purchase: 
I can record my liner notes and listen to music without having to carry my phone...
That alone is enough, but sleep time (and quality of sleep), stress, etc. 
What's interesting is that it gives you a numerical value for something like your body's energy, known as body battery.
It seems like a good barometer for those who are conscious of their health.
I believe that to do a good job, you need to keep your body and mind in good condition at all times.
Mind, technique, and body! I want to be able to keep this balance at a high level and keep growing.
Well, we have some recommended items for those who have made their first purchase and those who haven't yet!
We briefly introduced it in the previous news.
"TOKYO LEATHER CLUB" 
The project started in mid-November with limited sales in the magazine Begin.
"TLC" is a hands-on project with experienced craftsmen.
"I wish there was something like this!"
It was born from the desire to develop one-of-a-kind leather goods.
Among them, the most popular one is this one 
『Fidlock Belt Chromexcel』
I've been using it since November. 
I've always loved ring belts, so I wondered what a belt with a similar twist would be like, and this one was born from that idea.
The front part of the belt is made with a buckle from the German company FIDLOCK. 
It has a strong magnet, so it can be quickly attached and detached with just one hand.
The other is a mesh weave next to the buckle. 
I've always loved leather mesh belts.
Most of the fabric is made with fine mesh knitting, but this one is thicker, giving it volume and adding an accent.
And then this face was born! 
He's too handsome (lol) 
It's set to be quite long, so are you worried about your stomach area?
We can accommodate even those with big stomachs (lol)
I tie it tightly and let it hang down in a street-like way.
While tucking in nice pants, a hanging belt adds a relaxed look and makes it look not too formal. 
They've made something so silly using Horween Chromexcel leather, which is recognized as one of the world's finest leathers! I think TLC is the only company that makes belts so seriously (lol).
The tip of the belt is engraved with "MADE IN TOKYO". 
Tokyo, where I was born and raised!
The boss and his staff have been active for a long time as key figures in the leather industry in downtown Tokyo.
This is proof that this is a very meaningful project that everyone is working on!
I'm no longer classified as a young person, but...
Unless our generation can make the most of Japanese manufacturing and continue it, the future of the industry looks bleak.
I would like to carry these feelings with me and make at least some contribution. 
As befits SLOW TEMPO, we would also like to develop items that slowly gain in flavor.
I hope that this brand will be one that can bring out the unique flavor of each and every one of you who use it.
Text by Onodera
TOKYO LEATHER CLUB: Fidlock Belt Chromexcel
melple: Naughty Overcoat
A unique belt
