A Classic Japanese School Bag, Reimagined for Adults

Shown here alongside an actual randoseru used in the early Showa period, Classica is a randoseru-inspired mini backpack reimagined for adults. It faithfully preserves the classic details of the original while transforming them into a genuine leather bag for modern everyday use.

Four colors are available in a range of soothing shades. It can be used as the star of a coordinated look, or as an accent, changing its expression according to the situation.

This is a retro leather bag for adults, made possible by Ikedaya, a school bag manufacturer.

Model height 158cm

Enjoy the texture of cowhide leather

The main body of the bag and the belt are made of Himeji leather. The bag is made of a combination of tanning and chrome-tanning leather, and the surface is coated with a topcoat before being glossy. While having high durability, you can also enjoy the leather's change over time, so you can fully appreciate the unique texture of leather bags. The belt, on the other hand, is made of tannin-tanned thick 4mm gneiss leather. You can see the difference from others not only in its durability as a belt, but also in its massive atmosphere and the presence of the leather itself.

Tanned with tannin
Tannin-tanning is a process in which the leather is dipped in a solution of tannin extracted from plants, etc., and finished without surface treatment. The color, texture and expression of the leather changes as it is tanned.

Chrome-tanning
The hides are dipped in a basic chromium sulfate solution and finished. It is highly durable, scratch-resistant, and has excellent elasticity and flexibility.

Nu-me leather
Tanned with tannin extracted from plants, this leather is extremely durable. The leather is very strong. The fibers are packed together, so it is hard at first, but after continued use, it loosens up and becomes soft.

Enjoy the time and effort

Leather bags become more lustrous and tasteful as they are used more and more, but regular care is also essential to keep them beautiful and useful for a long time. Just like human skin, it is necessary to keep the bag clean and moist.

However, "water" is strictly prohibited for genuine leather bags. Never wipe with water.

Steps for care
STEP1：Clean the surface with a brush or a soft, dry cloth.
STEP2：Polish with a special leather care cream.
STEP3：Dry in an airy, shady place to allow the cream to penetrate the surface.

Although it depends on the type of special leather care cream you use, these three basic steps are all you need to do. This seems somewhat doable. Don't you feel like you can do it?

Please pick one up and give it a try.

Even if you use it every day, you tend to miss the smallest details in your daily busyness. Therefore, taking the time to pick it up and look at the details is a blissful time when you can notice even the smallest changes.

There are many types of special creams and waterproof sprays for cleaning. Please test them on an inconspicuous area first to make sure they do not cause stains, etc., before using them on the entire surface.

Enjoying Everyday Life

When the cubbies are opened, the storage area is divided into two sections by a fixed partition. The main compartment with a wide gusset can hold a wallet, smartphone, eco-bag, and everything you need for daily shopping and outings. The vertical box shape allows you to carry a long wallet as well, as you can see. You can easily access the inside by opening the zipper at the top without removing the lock.

The storage space in the front has a thin gusset, but the front opening is the same as the main compartment, so it can be used in a variety of ways. A notebook and writing utensils, a mask case and sterilization sheets, etc., can be used depending on where you go. There is also a hook pocket on the inside, so you can keep your key case, driver's license case, etc. separate.

Enjoy your holiday

On sunny days, go to the park for a picnic. Sometimes it is nice to relax in the shade of a tree and enjoy the breeze.

On rainy days, change your mood and go to the library. It is often on days like this that you will find a new favorite book.

Before you know it, you are thinking about where to go out today. In my childhood, when every day was fun and exciting, I always had a bag on my back. Now that you are an adult, why don't you pick it up again?

Requests Regarding Product Condition

Because cowhide is a natural material, each leather has its own expression and individual differences may occur. Bloodstains (blood vessel marks), scars (scars from fights between cows), and uneven dyeing due to differences in fiber density inside the leather are proof of the natural material and are used as they are as the individual characteristics of the leather. We do not accept returns or exchanges for these reasons, as they are not product defects. Please understand in advance and enjoy the texture of natural leather.

Example of Blood Stripe

Examples of wounds